Birmingham Citadel unveils first Easter Art Exhibition
This Easter, The Salvation Army in Birmingham invites the public to step into a creative and reflective journey, as Birmingham Citadel Church hosts its very first Easter Art Exhibition, an immersive celebration of hope, faith and new beginnings.
Running from 29 March to 5 April, the exhibition brings together a collection of creative works of paintings, drawings from the church community, transforming the Citadel into a space where art, music and story meet. Through colour, texture and form, visitors are invited to encounter the Easter narrative in a way that is both personal and profound.
This is more than an exhibition. It is a journey. A quiet invitation to pause, to reflect, and to see the familiar story of Easter through fresh eyes. Each piece offers a different perspective—moments of sorrow and sacrifice, glimpses of grace, and ultimately, the promise of hope made whole.
Soft background music will accompany the exhibition throughout the week, creating an atmosphere of calm and contemplation. The experience will reach its crescendo on Easter Saturday, alongside a special coffee morning from 10am to 12pm. This moment, described by organisers as the heart of the exhibition, blends sound and sight into a shared expression of joy and reflection.
Major Ian Standley, The Salvation Army church leader, said:
“Art has a unique way of helping us see and feel things differently. This exhibition is an opportunity for people to explore the Easter story not just with their minds, but with their senses and emotions. Whether you come with faith or simply curiosity, there is something here for everyone.”
The exhibition is free and open to all, welcoming art lovers, families, and anyone seeking a meaningful experience during the Easter season. Visitors are also warmly invited to take part in the wider programme of Easter events, including Palm Sunday worship, musical meditation, Bible study, a Tenebrae service, Good Friday worship, and Easter Sunday celebration.
Together, these moments form a wider tapestry of reflection and celebration, echoing the exhibition’s central theme: that even in the quietest shadows, hope is never lost—it is being made whole.
Event details:
- Easter Art Exhibition:
- Birmingham Citadel Church, 24 St Chads Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6HH
- Sunday 29 March – Sunday 5 April (Palm Sunday Service)
- Opening times:
- Tuesday 31 March: 6pm-7pm (followed by Musical Meditation)
- Wednesday 1 April: 9:30am-10:30am
- Thursday 2 April: 6pm-7pm
- Friday 3 April: 12pm-1pm
- Saturday 4 April: 10am-12pm (Easter Saturday Coffee Morning & Exhibition Climax)
- Sunday 5 April: 9:30am-10:30am (followed by Easter Sunday Service)
- Free entry
The Salvation Army Birmingham Citadel is a welcoming hub for all ages, offering community-based support and activities. Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30am is open to all, offering online service too. For more information on activities from The Salvation Army in Birmingham Citadel, follow on Facebook.