A four-month celebration of art will head to Coventry and Warwickshire venues in October, bringing together works from global artists as well as local makers.

The works of 15 renowned artists and groups will be exhibited across the region as the Coventry Biennial returns – with stunning artworks, sculptures and a host of free events and creative workshops kicking off on Friday 6 October.

This year’s exhibition, which explores humanity’s relationship to the natural world, will run until 14 January 2024, with works on show at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, The Old Grammar School and the new Delia Derbyshire building at Coventry University – as well as the Mead Gallery at Warwick Arts Centre and Compton Verney.

The fourth Coventry Biennial is curated by Ryan Hughes, Anneka French, and Dr Ian Sergeant with support from Emily Gardner and curators from partner venues, and will feature Midlands-based artists Janet Tryner, Jo Gane, Paul Lemmon, and Ania Bas alongside international artists including Dinh Q. Lê, A History of Frogs, Can Altay and Clémence Lollia Hilaire.

As well as providing a forum for international artists, curators and professionals to exchange ideas, organisers hope the Biennial will spark a passion for arts with audiences, with a range of events from creative writing workshops, a film screening by a Turner Prize nominated artist, and tours of Coventry’s waterways and nature trails all available on a pay-what-you-can basis.

The exhibition’s title, …like a short cut through the brambles, is inspired by the work of Coventry-based poet Antony Owen.

Alongside a diverse range of events for visitors of all ages, Coventry Biennial will also present a selection of industry-focused events in partnership with Coventry University, European Artistic Research Network and the University of Warwick.

To see the full programme visit coventrybiennial.com