More than an artist: Joe Minter, the African Village and knowing where you’re from
Fifteen years ago, scholar and author Dr. Imani Perry received an ancestral gift when she visited the African Village in America for the first time. A daughter of Birmingham, Ala., she was technically in a city that was already native to her. The artistry featured in African Village sprawls across a 1.5 acre property crafted by 81-year-old Joe Minter, a thought-provoking elder in Birmingham’s Titusville neighborhood. She felt a deep connection to her lineage when she wandered
‘Joe Minter Is Here’: How Producers Decided to Open Fascinating Art Exhibit in Birmingham’s Titusville
“Joe Minter Is Here”, an immersive, community-based art installation of never-before-exhibited work by Minter, opened at the Marc Steel Company in Birmingham’s Titusville community last week. Minter, 81, is a longtime resident of Birmingham’s North Titusville community and well known for his “African Village in America.” Although Minter’s work can be found in some of the most prestigious art collections in the country, this is his first solo show in the Magic City, which is
Renowned Local Artist Joe Minter Celebrated as His First Solo Show Opens in Birmingham
Long before hundreds of elected officials, neighborhood leaders and artists gathered at the Marc Steel Company in Birmingham’s Titusville community for his first solo show in his hometown, Joe Minter, the artist himself, patrolled the warehouse followed by photographers preparing a shoot for national publications. The exhibit “Joe Minter Is Here,” which is free and open to the public through October 20, features pieces such as The Peacemaker (1993) made of scrap metal and lawnmower
Commerce selects Meghann Bridgeman as next Alabama Film Office director
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The Alabama Department of Commerce announced today the selection of Meghann Bridgeman, president and CEO of Create Birmingham, as the next Director of the Alabama Film Office. With extensive experience in arts and economic development, Bridgeman will lead the state’s efforts to attract, support and promote film, television and digital media productions across Alabama. Bridgeman brings a wealth of knowledge from her work with Create Birmingham’s Film Birmingham Initiative, where she spearheaded numerous initiatives
Birmingham creative figure tapped to lead Alabama Film Office
Create Birmingham CEO Meghann Bridgeman will be the next director of the Alabama Film Office. Bridgeman will assume the post in January. In so doing, she will shepherd a growing sector of the state’s economy that contributed nearly $60 million in investments last year. Bridgeman could also oversee the office’s focus expand to music productions and video games, while maintaining a focus on workforce development and training in motion pictures. Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair
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More than an artist: Joe Minter, the African Village and knowing where you’re from
Fifteen years ago, scholar and author Dr. Imani Perry received an ancestral gift when she visited the African Village in America for the first time. A daughter
‘Joe Minter Is Here’: How Producers Decided to Open Fascinating Art Exhibit in Birmingham’s Titusville
“Joe Minter Is Here”, an immersive, community-based art installation of never-before-exhibited work by Minter, opened at the Marc Steel Company in Birmingham’s Titusville community last
Renowned Local Artist Joe Minter Celebrated as His First Solo Show Opens in Birmingham
Long before hundreds of elected officials, neighborhood leaders and artists gathered at the Marc Steel Company in Birmingham’s Titusville community for his first solo show
Commerce selects Meghann Bridgeman as next Alabama Film Office director
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The Alabama Department of Commerce announced today the selection of Meghann Bridgeman, president and CEO of Create Birmingham, as the next Director
Birmingham creative figure tapped to lead Alabama Film Office
Create Birmingham CEO Meghann Bridgeman will be the next director of the Alabama Film Office. Bridgeman will assume the post in January. In so doing,
Now Hiring: Education Coordinator
Create Birmingham is hiring a temporary, contracted role of Education Coordinator