We Create Birmingham: Cameron Sankey
"I always go the extra mile because you don’t know when that opportunity comes to you. You never half-do something. You always go full force. It’s always better to be prepared."
We Create Birmingham: Dr. Leah Tucker
"Jazz is democratic because everyone has a chance to add their own voice to the music. I want to keep passing that on. It's the only original art form created in this country and now it’s celebrated in so many countries around the world. If it’s not passed down it may disappear."
We Create Birmingham: Jessica Moody
"I'm immediately invested in people's success. Everything that I already am has helped me help others. At Create Birmingham, it's just been improved because now I feel like I know more people to connect you to."
We Create Birmingham: Viola Ratcliffe
"Also, quilts mark a place and time in something tangible. They link generations together and connect us in surprising ways. Textile art has the ability to break down barriers because you can see it and analyze it independently while embracing its warmth, humanity, and history."