"I hope that Rakkos feels like the antithesis of a music festival. We’re calling it a “gathering” -- a chance to enjoy the combination of sonic and visual arts in partnership with each other and the natural landscape in a way that feels more restorative."
A large part of our city’s livability, tourism, and economic growth is due to our wonderful arts and cultural organizations — and the talented and passionate staff members who work tirelessly to make the magic happen.
Come discover, shop, and support your local Birmingham makers and retailers, including some of Create Birmingham's CO.STARTERS graduates! The Marketplace is hosted by Nest, a nonprofit building a new hand-worker economy to generate global workforce inclusivity, improve women’s well-being beyond factories, and preserve cultural traditions. Working hand in hand with brands, philanthropists, and artisan businesses, Nest is using radical transparency, data-driven development, and fair market access to connect craftspeople, brands, and consumers in a circular…
"I think what we are trying to do here is change the historical memory of our community, and to do that we need everyone involved -- not just those for whom racial justice is the central focus of their daily work." -- Abigail Schneider
"Sometimes, I think that people are just beginning to catch on to this rich, creative, storied culture we have in the Deep South. But, we’ve always been here. Coming home has been key in discovering my truth, making my own art and opportunities, and finding other creatives to lean on."