CREATE IS FOR THE CREATORS. BUILDERS. CULTURE. CITY.

Creative work should be able to support a real livelihood. Create Birmingham helps artists, designers, makers, and cultural producers turn ideas into sustainable careers by offering business education, funding opportunities, and access to markets. The goal is to ensure creative talent in Birmingham has the tools, knowledge, and support needed to grow, adapt, and thrive long-term.

Art and culture belong in neighborhoods, not just institutions. This work supports community-based artists and organizations, funds local projects, and helps creative activity show up in shared spaces across Birmingham. By centering local voices and lived experience, it strengthens connection, visibility, and civic pride through the arts.

Stories shape how a city is seen—and who gets to tell them matters. This work supports filmmakers at every level, helps grow a skilled local workforce, and attracts film and television productions to Birmingham. By investing in people, infrastructure, and opportunity, we’re building a film ecosystem that benefits both local creatives and the broader economy.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CREATE

Birmingham's creative future needs a leader

The Create Birmingham Executive Director (ED) is responsible for advancing the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability of the organization. Working in partnership with the Board of Directors, the ED provides visionary leadership, oversees daily operations, ensures financial stewardship, leads fundraising and community engagement efforts, develops and supports a high-performing staff team, and ensures the effective delivery of programs and services. As the organization’s primary ambassador, the ED builds relationships with creatives, funders, community leaders, and civic partners while fostering growth in Birmingham’s creative economy and strengthening the organization’s impact throughout the community.