Create Birmingham, in partnership with the Jefferson County Memorial Project, Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, The Black Cherry Tree Project, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will manage The Jefferson County Memorial Quilt Project. A community-based initiative, this project seeks to reckon with central Alabama’s haunting history of racial violence and propel racial reconciliation through the co-construction of a Jefferson County Memorial Quilt, which will be created in honor of the 33 African-Americans who were lynched in Jefferson County from the mid-19th through the mid-20th century.

The Workshops

Aiming to foster productive dialogue around race, justice, and community unity, this project will host six free, public sewing workshops in communities across Jefferson County, during which participants will create individual squares of what will become the Jefferson County Memorial Quilt. Participants will be provided with sewing kits and instruction from Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, while educational programming surrounding the nature and importance of this history and the project will be led by The Black Cherry Tree Project during a portion of each workshop. Each individual square as well as educational programming for the workshops will be designed using research provided by the Jefferson County Memorial Project from their Victim Archives. In addition to developing educational material, JCMP will produce a visual manual for participants that will include partner information, quilting instructions, historical references, and drop-off locations for finished squares.

What to Expect

Each sewing workshop is two hours long, and participants should prepare to stay the entire time. The sessions will be facilitated collaboratively by Jefferson County Memorial Project, The Black Cherry Tree Project, and Bib & Tucker Sew-Op. At the beginning of each workshop, participants will receive a brief introduction to the project and an overview of the history and ramifications of lynching in Jefferson County by JCMP and TBCTP. Following the introduction, participants will sew their quilt blocks, which will be led by Bib & Tucker Sew-Op. Sewists will have the option to stitch a stenciled block or to create their own design using scrap fabric, embroidery floss. fabric markers, and sewing notions. All materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own. At the end of each workshop, participants can turn in their completed block, or take it home to finish.

This workshop will be facilitated by Miriam Omura.

Create Birmingham, in partnership with the Jefferson County Memorial Project, Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, The Black Cherry Tree Project, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will manage The Jefferson County Memorial Quilt Project. A community-based initiative, this project seeks to reckon with central Alabama’s haunting history of racial violence and propel racial reconciliation through the co-construction of a Jefferson County Memorial Quilt, which will be created in honor of the 33 African-Americans who were lynched in Jefferson County from the mid-19th through the mid-20th century.

The Workshops

Aiming to foster productive dialogue around race, justice, and community unity, this project will host six free, public sewing workshops in communities across Jefferson County, during which participants will create individual squares of what will become the Jefferson County Memorial Quilt. Participants will be provided with sewing kits and instruction from Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, while educational programming surrounding the nature and importance of this history and the project will be led by The Black Cherry Tree Project during a portion of each workshop. Each individual square as well as educational programming for the workshops will be designed using research provided by the Jefferson County Memorial Project from their Victim Archives. In addition to developing educational material, JCMP will produce a visual manual for participants that will include partner information, quilting instructions, historical references, and drop-off locations for finished squares.

What to Expect

Each sewing workshop is two hours long, and participants should prepare to stay the entire time. The sessions will be facilitated collaboratively by Jefferson County Memorial Project, The Black Cherry Tree Project, and Bib & Tucker Sew-Op. At the beginning of each workshop, participants will receive a brief introduction to the project and an overview of the history and ramifications of lynching in Jefferson County by JCMP and TBCTP. Following the introduction, participants will sew their quilt blocks, which will be led by Bib & Tucker Sew-Op. Sewists will have the option to stitch a stenciled block or to create their own design using scrap fabric, embroidery floss. fabric markers, and sewing notions. All materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own. At the end of each workshop, participants can turn in their completed block, or take it home to finish.

This workshop will be facilitated by Miriam Omura.

Join Create Birmingham on Friday, May 9th at Paperworkers Local for another Coffee with Creatives! An in-person morning meet-up with Birmingham’s creative community will take place from 8:30 AM – 10 AM and is free to the public.

May’s Coffee with Creatives will focus on Creative Growth, and will be facilitated by Claire Cole, co-founder of Malone Unlimited. Malone Unlimited is a non-profit dedicated to supporting the female and non-binary small business ecosystem here in the South.

This engaging session will go beyond traditional lectures, offering hands-on activities, breakout group discussions, and an opportunity to share your insights as small business owners.  Through guided exercises, you will play a key role in shaping the services Malone is developing to provide growth capital and tailored support for your business.  Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your creative business and connect with a dynamic community of entrepreneurs!

Create Birmingham will provide the coffee and breakfast will be provided by Dalle Momo.

Film Birmingham invites recent college graduates and emerging professionals to join us for the Film Industry Job Fair.

Looking for a job or internship in the filmmaking business? Then please join us for our very first Film Birmingham Job Fair at Cahaba Brewery on Tuesday, May 20th from 4-6 pm to learn about some unique opportunities here in the Magic City to either help get your foot in the door or find freelance work in your chosen field for qualified individuals. We’ll have several great companies and producers on hand, including Dotdash Meredith, 1504, See-It Productions, Eleven, Kristin Dober and Dan King, and would love for you to join us to find out more about the film and new media landscape around the greater Birmingham area. The event will be free and open to the public and a great opportunity to network with other filmmakers and content creators from around town. Hope to see you there!

Join Create Birmingham on Wednesday, May 21, at Forge for a timely conversation about the role of artificial intelligence in today’s creative and entrepreneurial spaces. Led by Parker J. Woodroof, PhD, Associate Professor of Marketing at UAB’s Collat School of Business, this workshop will offer a space for participants to share their thoughts and concerns about the growing presence of AI. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to embrace AI as a tool for building stronger, clearer value propositions for your business or creative practice.

InToto Creative Arts, in partnership with Firehouse Shelter, announces the release of "Unsheltered Expressions: Binding Hope," a book that showcases art and writings created by shelter guests. Developed through weekly community arts workshops with local nonprofit InToto Creative Arts, the book provides a platform for voices often overlooked and invites the community to engage with the realities of homelessness through creative expression.

Supported by the City of Birmingham and Create Birmingham through their Community Arts Grant, this project will culminate in a community book release celebration on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 5-8 PM at the beautiful Clubhouse on Highland. The evening will feature an art exhibit and live poetry readings by book contributors. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in hand binding the book with guidance from artist/UAB Professor/longtime InToto support Doug Baulos, creating a collective experience that reinforces community connection. Contributing artists will be compensated for their contributions, supporting their journeys toward self-sufficiency. The event is free and open to the public and includes complementary food and drink. InToto will graciously accept donations to support our healing arts programming.

By showcasing the work of these talented individuals, we can challenge societal perceptions around homelessness. The book will serve as a reflection of the humanity that connects us all, regardless of our circumstances. By offering a platform for self-expression, "Unsheltered Expressions" empowers contributors to claim their identities as artists, giving them a sense of agency and visibility within the community. In addition to showcasing their works, the project fosters mutual understanding and empathy, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and dismantling social barriers. It is a reminder that art can serve as both a tool for personal healing and a powerful form of advocacy.

InToto Creative Arts is a Birmingham-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing creative platforms for individuals facing severe hardship such as homelessness, PTSD and other mental illness, and disability. Through a range of arts programs, InToto works to foster emotional healing, self-expression, and community connection. InToto’s programs serve as a safe space for individuals to explore their identities and share their stories through various art forms. InToto brings regular weekly healing arts programming to 5 community partners: Firehouse Shelter, Pathways Home, Faith Chapel Care Center, The 1920 Club, and the VA.

The Firehouse Shelter is Birmingham's leading organization dedicated to serving men experiencing homelessness. Through a combination of emergency shelter, supportive housing, and community services, Firehouse Shelter offers resources and programs to help guests transition to stable housing and employment. Their work focuses on not just meeting immediate needs, but also providing long-term solutions for individuals to reclaim their independence and thrive. InToto is deeply ingrained in the culture of the Firehouse, providing 4 weekly classes year-around in visual art, creative writing, movement, music, and drama and supporting guests’ journeys towards stability and healing.

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For more information about the event, please contact InToto Creative Arts at (205) 201-0011 or email info@intotocreativearts.org.

Join Create Birmingham at Amari Curb Market for the fifth workshop in The Jefferson County Memorial Quilt Project! Create Birmingham, in partnership with the Jefferson County Memorial Project, Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, The Black Cherry Tree Project, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, invites you to take part in this powerful community initiative.

The Workshops

Aiming to foster productive dialogue around race, justice, and community unity, this project will host six free, public sewing workshops in communities across Jefferson County, during which participants will create individual squares of what will become the Jefferson County Memorial Quilt. Participants will be provided with sewing kits and instruction from Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, while educational programming surrounding the nature and importance of this history and the project will be led by The Black Cherry Tree Project during a portion of each workshop. Each individual square as well as educational programming for the workshops will be designed using research provided by the Jefferson County Memorial Project from their Victim Archives. In addition to developing educational material, JCMP will produce a visual manual for participants that will include partner information, quilting instructions, historical references, and drop-off locations for finished squares.

What to Expect

Each sewing workshop is two hours long, and participants should prepare to stay the entire time. The sessions will be facilitated collaboratively by Jefferson County Memorial Project, The Black Cherry Tree Project, and Bib & Tucker Sew-Op. At the beginning of each workshop, participants will receive a brief introduction to the project and an overview of the history and ramifications of lynching in Jefferson County by JCMP and TBCTP. Following the introduction, participants will sew their quilt blocks, which will be led by Bib & Tucker Sew-Op. Sewists will have the option to stitch a stenciled block or to create their own design using scrap fabric, embroidery floss. fabric markers, and sewing notions. All materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own. At the end of each workshop, participants can turn in their completed block, or take it home to finish.

Create Birmingham, in partnership with the Jefferson County Memorial Project, Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, The Black Cherry Tree Project, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will manage The Jefferson County Memorial Quilt Project. A community-based initiative, this project seeks to reckon with central Alabama’s haunting history of racial violence and propel racial reconciliation through the co-construction of a Jefferson County Memorial Quilt, which will be created in honor of the 33 African-Americans who were lynched in Jefferson County from the mid-19th through the mid-20th century.

The Workshops

Aiming to foster productive dialogue around race, justice, and community unity, this project will host six free, public sewing workshops in communities across Jefferson County, during which participants will create individual squares of what will become the Jefferson County Memorial Quilt. Participants will be provided with sewing kits and instruction from Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, while educational programming surrounding the nature and importance of this history and the project will be led by The Black Cherry Tree Project during a portion of each workshop. Each individual square as well as educational programming for the workshops will be designed using research provided by the Jefferson County Memorial Project from their Victim Archives. In addition to developing educational material, JCMP will produce a visual manual for participants that will include partner information, quilting instructions, historical references, and drop-off locations for finished squares.

What to Expect

Each sewing workshop is two hours long, and participants should prepare to stay the entire time. The sessions will be facilitated collaboratively by Jefferson County Memorial Project, The Black Cherry Tree Project, and Bib & Tucker Sew-Op. At the beginning of each workshop, participants will receive a brief introduction to the project and an overview of the history and ramifications of lynching in Jefferson County by JCMP and TBCTP. Following the introduction, participants will sew their quilt blocks, which will be led by Bib & Tucker Sew-Op. Sewists will have the option to stitch a stenciled block or to create their own design using scrap fabric, embroidery floss. fabric markers, and sewing notions. All materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own. At the end of each workshop, participants can turn in their completed block, or take it home to finish.

This workshop will be facilitated by Miriam Omura, Sonya Muhammad, and Carey Fountain.

Join Film Birmingham on July 17 for another Networking Nights at Sidewalk Film from 5-7 pm. We want to get to know you and fill you in on everything Film Birmingham is doing to make our city a more accessible place to work and film.

Film Birmingham proudly sponsors this event quarterly in conjunction with Sidewalks monthly Networking Nights.

Join Film Birmingham on November 20 for another Networking Nights at Sidewalk Film from 5-7 pm. We want to get to know you and fill you in on everything Film Birmingham is doing to make our city a more accessible place to work and film.

Film Birmingham proudly sponsors this event quarterly in conjunction with Sidewalks monthly Networking Nights.