College of Art, Balsall Heath

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The Moseley School of Art (grid reference SP078843) on Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, England was built as the first municipal branch School of Art in Birmingham.

The Moseley School of Art was closed by the City of Birmingham Education Committee in 1976. The Moseley School of Art Association was established in 2002 by former student Graeme Collins as a forum and reunion association for past students and teaching staff.

It was designed by W. H. Bidlake in 1899 and opened in 1900. It closed in 1975 and was then used by the British Association of Muslims. It stands directly opposite the Public Library and Baths. It is Grade II* listed.

Notable alumni

Edward Barker, cartoonist

Trevor Beattie, advertising

Christine McVie, musician from Fleetwood Mac

Peter Phillips, artist and co-founder of the Pop Art Movement

David Prentice, artist (painter) and art teacher

John Walker, painter and printmaker

Roy Wood, musician known for his work with the bands The Move, Electric Light Orchestra, and Wizzard

Peter Hayes, Sculptor Sculpture

UB40, Musicians, Ali Campbell, Brian Travers, Earl Falconer, James Brown Music

Terry Wofford, artist, (painter) and designer. Artwork and biographical data included in the U.S National Archives and the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

References

College of Art, Balsall Heath Wikipedia

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