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Latest Data Shows Increase to U.S. Economy from Arts and Cultural Sector

Post published:December 12, 2019

The arts and cultural sector contributed $804.2 billion or 4.3 percent to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2016. This represents an increase of .1 percent from 2015 when economists reported that the sector added 4.2 percent or $763.6 billion to the U.S. economy. The 4.3 percent contribution for 2016 is part of the latest report of the Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account (ACPSA), produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the…

Let’s All Go To The Movies

Post published:November 7, 2019

Next Friday, November 15, Line of Duty, shot in Birmingham in the summer of 2018, will premiere at Sidewalk Cinema. Starring Aaron Eckhart and directed by Steven C. Miller, this action thriller follows the story of a disgraced cop who seeks redemption when he goes rogue in an attempt to save the police chief’s abducted daughter.

Makers United Marketplace

Post published:September 12, 2019

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’m a Starter: Chloe York

Post published:August 8, 2019

"I believed in my artistic ability but, as an introvert, I didn't feel confident going out and networking. CO.STARTERS gave me the tools to learn how to market myself and a network of like-minded people to advise and support me. "

Photo Credit: Ambre Amari

I Create Birmingham: Bettina Byrd-Giles

Post published:July 17, 2019

"There has been a stigma associated with Ensley, and those stigmas create barriers. I hope we will establish opportunities and a counter-narrative and spark a renaissance in what is a close-knit, family-friendly, and vibrantly creative community."