Kalaboration Arts

Kalaboration Arts

Celebrating Diversity, Building Unity.

What We Do

What We Do: We proudly spotlight Birmingham’s diverse arts and cultures, challenging social injustices through conscious, critical creative collaborations. Our core pillars of Development, Commissioning, Programming, and Touring foster artist growth, empower communities, and forge...

About Us

About Us: Kala, meaning ‘Black’ in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu, embodies the essence of collaboration in all creative endeavours. Kalaboration Arts emerged in …, founded by Mukhtar Dar and Ian Sergeant during their tenure at...

Meet The Team

Mukhtar Dar: With over three decades in the arts and culture sector, Mukhtar Dar is a versatile professional, excelling as a visual artist, filmmaker, creative producer, festival organiser, and artistic director. His career showcases artistic...

Contact

Contact Us: We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re an artist, community member, partner, or supporter, Kalaboration Arts is here to connect, collaborate, and create change through the arts. Have questions, ideas, or collaboration...

PROJECT SHOWCASE

Our portfolio highlights the power of art to inspire change, featuring diverse voices from Birmingham’s rich cultural landscape. Through Development, Commissioning, Programming, and Touring, we nurture emerging talent, amplify underrepresented perspectives, and challenge social injustices. Each project is a testament to the transformative potential of conscious, critical collaboration.

Blacklash

Blacklash: Racism & The Struggle for Self-Defence Kalaboration Arts with Birmingham Museums Trust 28 April 2022 Onwards, 10am - 5pm Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery...
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Hidden Hands

Hidden Hands emerges as a beacon of innovation and topical relevance, offering a poignant musical tribute to the members of Black and Asian communities who...
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Mast Qalandar Dancehall

MAST QALANDAR DANCEHALL Sat 5th August 2023, 7pm – 9pm Centenary Square Birmingham Festival 23 Free Entry The Mast Qalandar Dancehall (MQD) proved to be...
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Qalandar Festival

QALANDAR FESTIVAL Festival of Mystic Music & Ritual Arts - Fanna-Fi-Allah, Lala Qadeer, A.K Folk Group Sun 30 April 2027, 7pm - Midlands Arts Centre...
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Fanna Fi Allah

Qawwali in the Park: Fanna Fi Allah Sun 20 August 2023 - 7:00 – 10:00pm - Midlands Arts Centre - Outdoor Theatre Attendees of the...
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Sigh of the Musaafir

Kalaboration Arts, T2F & Birmingham Repertory Theatre Present Sigh of the Musaafir Sat 23 Mar, 7.30pm - REP Studio Theatre - Centenary Square - Broad...
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Kalab Live Lounge

Our monthly night at Fletcher's Bar  
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Our Partners