Ikon Gallery
Ikon is one of Europe’s leading contemporary art galleries. Situated within a former Victorian school in the heart of Birmingham, it is one of the most exciting and innovative buildings in the region. With an award-winning, modern glass conversion, Ikon is a stunning combination of old and new, a fitting venue to showcase the very best of contemporary art from around the world.
Ikon offers over 440m² of elegant and spacious gallery spaces, providing an exceptional setting with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light. The exhibitions not only provide a wonderful and truly original backdrop for a variety of events, they also offer a stimulating talking point for guests, making an event at Ikon a unique and rewarding experience.
The gallery can accommodate a range of corporate hospitality events including receptions, breakfast meetings, seminars, presentations and product launches.
Ikon presents between eight and ten unique exhibitions each year, each of which alters the appearance of the galleries dramatically. Exhibitions run for six weeks and provide a truly original backdrop for corporate entertaining and private events.
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Get my Free Venue ShortlistThe galleries are available for hire Tuesday – Sunday from 6pm onwards and all day on Mondays.
A range of technical equipment is also available for a small charge which includes set-up and assistance. Ikon has a wide range of equipment including data projectors, screens, overhead projectors, laptops, CD players, DVD players, video players, slide projectors, televisions, a PA system and microphones.
The Events Room provides 63m² of space and the dimensions are 4.5m height x 9m length x 7m width.
You have the option ro use our in-house caterers, but alternative catering can also be used, subject to agreement with the gallery.
Room Information
Ikon Gallery has 3 rooms. The largest, Gallery Floor 1, holds up to 150 guests standing.
- Gallery Floor 1150 standing
- Gallery Floor 2150 standing
- Events Room30 seated40 standing
Travel Information
Brindleyplace (about 2 min walk)
Five Ways (about 5 min walk)
Birmingham New Street (about 14 min walk)
Getting to Ikon Gallery by public transport
In Brindleyplace, Birmingham, Ikon Gallery is about 2 minutes' walk from Brindleyplace (metro) and about 5 minutes from Five Ways (metro and train). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to Ikon Gallery by car
For sat nav, use the postcode B1 2HS.
Getting to Ikon Gallery by air
The nearest major airports are Birmingham (about 7.2 miles away) and East Midlands (about 35 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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