“It is our mission to elevate the visibility of LGBTQ people and advocate for improved quality of life through the arts, strategic partnerships, and community programming in the Southern and Midwestern United States.”
In partnership with Create Birmingham, the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) is holding a statewide poetry contest. Contestants are asked to submit an original composition on the theme of innovation and creativity in Alabama. Three finalists will be asked to present their work through an online video voting contest. The winner will be named Conference Poet Laureate of 2016 and asked to read his/her winning entry at the 6th Annual Alabama Launchpad Innovation and…
“It’s a simple idea really. Take any unused space and partner 2 different artist together in order create something in a special way while inviting the public to be a part of the action is brilliant. Collaborating at this level can have big positive results for any community.”
“My hope is to share these engaging artifacts as educational tools for our community and develop programs to increase awareness of the museum’s collection, while also establishing ourselves as a sustainable presence in the community.”
“More than anything, I think I learned how to handle this job under a lot of stress and pressure and how to develop relationships with my customers that make them feel very important to us, no matter how big or small the job.”