Two small-budget movies are filming in Birmingham this November and December. According to Create Birmingham’s Interim President and CEO Jessica Moody, two films are scheduled to be shot in the Magic City this month and December.
The State of Alabama and the City of Birmingham both have poet laureates in Ashley Jones and Salaam Green, respectively. Meet Karima Moor, Birmingham’s first Youth Poet Fellow, who considers herself just an ordinary young adult with a passion to create and deep love for writing.
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the upcoming departure of Meghann Bridgeman. Meghann has served as CEO of Create Birmingham since early 2021. In January, Meghann will join The Alabama Department of Commerce as Director of the Alabama Film Office. We are excited for Meghann and know she will make a significant impact for all of Alabama.
Artists often use their surroundings to influence their work. In the case of Birmingham artist Joe Minter, his sculptures can’t be separated from his life in the city – literally. A site-specific exhibit in Titusville recently honored Minter’s legacy. “Joe Minter is Here” highlighted Minter’s life and artwork. The exhibit, in a centuries-old steel foundry called Marc Steel, was designed in a circular, labyrinth style. It operated as a history museum and as an art…
A new art exhibition titled “Joe Minter is Here” made its debut on Thursday, October 3rd in Titusville’s historic Marc Steel warehouse. Produced by 1504 and presented by Create Birmingham in partnership with Navigate Affordable Housing Partners, “Joe Minter is Here” is your chance to see never-before-exhibited work by visionary local artist Joe Minter. “Joe Minter is Here” Joe Minter’s art. (Larry O’Gay Photography) “Joe Minter is Here” is an art exhibition nearly 40 years…