Sari Stories exhibition. Couple cutting a birthday cake
Sari Stories exhibition. Couple cutting a birthday cake
24th May 2025
Sampad: Sari Stories Exhibition
9am
Midlands Arts Centre | Cannon Hill Park | Birmingham | B12 9QH
Free

Sampad: Sari Stories Exhibition

Sari Stories from Sampad shares joyful and moving reflections on the sari, submitted through an open call by individuals across the Midlands.

From climbing mountains and running marathons in saris, to hand crafted saris passed down through family, to expressions of gender and queer identity explored through the beautiful material, this exhibition weaves together a rich collection of stories.

Opening times as MAC building, free in the Community Gallery. Runs until Sunday 19 October 2025

Co-curated by Gugan Gill and Sampad and Midlands Arts Centre.

More Sari Season events
Sunday 3 August, 7pm – Midsummer Masti
Thursday 31 July to Friday 1 August – Summer School and Performance
Thursday 25 September, 6pm – Chai and Chat: My Marathon Sari

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