Large-scale artworks of the canal.

With the canal only minutes from the bustling high street and community hubs, this permanent exhibition showcases its natural beauty through a series of new landscapes and invites the community to experience it.

About the artist: Jaskirt Dhaliwal-Boora is a Birmingham-based, socially engaged artist working with photography, known for tender family portraits shown at BLAST! photography festival and Aurat ki Himmat, a co-created publication made with women from Birmingham Crisis Centre. She grew up in Sandwell, bringing a personal connection to this work.

www.jaskirtdhaliwalboora.com

@jaskirtdhaliwalboora

A Canal and River Trust Project, Smethwick Imaginarium is a place-based arts programme celebrating the cultural diversity, canal heritage and community spirit of Smethwick. Six artists working across photography, performance, poetry, graphic design, sculpture and curation are collaborating with local residents and community organisations to co-create work that explores the role of the Galton Valley Canal in our community. The programme launched in February 2026 with free creative workshops at Smethwick Library and canal activities in partnership with Brasshouse Community Centre. Throughout summer and autumn, artists will share their work at public moments along the canal and in local venues, culminating in a celebratory festival.

A Canal & River Trust project funded by Arts Council England and through funds raised by players of Postcode Lottery. Delivered in partnership with North Smethwick Development Trust, Smethwick Interfaith Friends Group, Smethwick Library and Ikon Slow Bloat.

Instagram: @smethwickimaginarium

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