"We find that there are so many talented, hardworking people who want to stay here, collaborate, and build the community. I think something to work on— that we all are trying to work on is how do we communicate together? How do we break down those silos that we sometimes build for ourselves? "
Viola Ratcliffe is on a mission to empower Birmingham's creative economy to become a means of sustainable growth for the city and beyond. Meet this month’s inspiring FACE of Birmingham! Image: Create Birmingham by Katie Leigh Matthews, Style Blueprint Viola Ratcliffe has loved the arts for as long as she can remember — from elementary school art classes to earning her master’s in Art History. Now, as Director of Community Engagement at Create Birmingham, she…
Friends were encouraging Quang Do to apply for the president and CEO role with Create Birmingham when he coincidentally found the first check he had ever received for performing spoken-word poetry, as a 19-year-old. It was from Create Birmingham. “I remember seeing that check and being like, ‘Oh, this is weird, all the pieces coming into play,’” Do said. “I really have been preparing myself for an opportunity I didn’t know was Create (Birmingham).” He knew he…
"We are not panicking. But we are pressing forward. We are moving ahead in good faith, continuing our programs and partnerships even as we prepare for a $50,000 shortfall in the months ahead. We’ve weathered tough moments before—and every time, it’s been our community that’s made the difference."
It’s AMD Creative's favorite time of the year – we’re celebrating our Women Making Waves Award winners! This is our 6th year highlighting inspiring women throughout Birmingham who are positively impacting, changing and uplifting their communities through their dedication, passion and selflessness. Whether their contributions are in business, wellness, media and more, each of these ladies showcase their own unique qualities, and we’re honored to recognize them! In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re happy…