I Create Birmingham: Angel Vuong
“Birmingham has an incredibly receptive, engaged, and enthusiastic audience when it comes to pioneering positive change for the community. Cooking and sharing food is a very sincere way to connect with others, and establishing connectivity becomes a foundation for prompting change. I feel that there is plenty of opportunity for culinary entrepreneurs in Birmingham because this city welcomes the thinkers and doers, artisans, and creatives who will help introduce new ideas to the table.”
I Create Birmingham: Richard Pigford
“My role as a leader of the design process establishes expectations and includes finding ways to inspire others, explore ideas and create wonderful places. I believe we find the best in ourselves when we are able find the best in each other.”
I Create Birmingham: Chris McCauley
“Birmingham’s music scene has flourished in the last few years. When you look around, you’re surrounded by truly original bands and artists, unique venues that encourage creative exploration, and a handful of labels and record stores that are helping to share everything.”
I Create Birmingham: Taylor DeBoer
“I want to see Birmingham continue to rise and flourish with a vibrant downtown with a broad spectrum of small to large businesses. I want to see more people traveling on foot and on bicycles in the city. I want to see people of all ages and ethnicities moving back from the suburbs to live and work in Birmingham. I want to see some real options for mass transit so that this kind of lifestyle
I Create Birmingham: Cast Of RMTC’s The Wiz
“Our city has progressed in so many wonderful ways in the arts and creative realms and I would love for this to continue on a much larger scale for Birmingham. There are some truly talented and creative people here and the world must know our talents.”
I Create Birmingham: Matthew Mayes
“The “Creative Class” is the soul of any thriving city. We provide ingenuity, comfort, forward movement, change, flavor, color, diversity, and most of all MAGIC!”
I Create Birmingham: Lindsey Christina
“Despite what some people might believe, it is quite attainable to have a career as an artist. If you have a passion, an innate talent, or a simple curiosity for the arts, I highly recommend pursuing those dreams.”
I Create Birmingham: Krysta Parsons
“Whether it is art, music, new restaurants, or local farmers, people are really starting to show their pride in the city and support the growth. And the way it all intertwines is inspiring.”
I Create Birmingham: Michael Fothergill
“Birmingham is a city that people tend to associate with the cultural history of “the South” but many are surprised by the rich and diverse artistic community that is present within the metro and surrounding areas. I myself was pleasantly surprised to see that there is a hunger for artistic collaboration, presentation, and by so many different demographics within the city.”
I Create Birmingham: Jeralyn Powell
“Communities are the vital units for our growth and development. Communities are where we live, work, and play. Communities are how we thrive.”
We Create Birmingham: Tyler Jones
We Create Birmingham: Edina Shrestha
We Create Birmingham: Cristal Laraé Brister
We Create Birmingham: Jessica Moody
We Create Birmingham: Ursula Smith
We Create Birmingham: Anthony Waller
We Create Birmingham: Viola Ratcliffe
We Create Birmingham: Jorge Castro
We Create Birmingham: Anna Foshee
We Create Birmingham: William J. Rushton
We Create Birmingham: Meghann Bridgeman
We Create Birmingham: Keith Cromwell
We Create Birmingham: Kiwi Lanier
We Create Birmingham: Buddy Palmer
We Create Birmingham: Darlene Negrotto
We Create Birmingham: Daniel Grier
We Create Birmingham: Cassandra King
We Create Birmingham: Min Sun Lee
I Create Birmingham: Al Elliott
“Everybody is making things up as they go. The successful seem to plan as much as possible and find the team of people they need
I Create Birmingham: Josh Haynes
“Starting small has really been more of a necessity than a strategy – but it’s been paying off either way..”
I Create Birmingham: Cameron White
“What makes the Birmingham theatre scene unique is that there are all kinds of theatres that cater to various appetites of several audiences.”
Alabama Film Incentives Update
Hello friends in, and of, Birmingham’s creative community! We want to thank everyone who called, emailed, advocated through social media, and otherwise made your voices
I Create Birmingham: J. Heath Mixon
“Call an artist…they will get things done and it’s going to be done with finesse and heart.”
I Create Birmingham: Merrilee Challiss
“I do love living and working in Birmingham. I think there is powerful spiritual energy in Birmingham – historically, socially, geographically.”
We Create Birmingham: Tyler Jones
We Create Birmingham: Edina Shrestha
We Create Birmingham: Cristal Laraé Brister
We Create Birmingham: Jessica Moody
We Create Birmingham: Ursula Smith
We Create Birmingham: Anthony Waller
We Create Birmingham: Viola Ratcliffe
We Create Birmingham: Jorge Castro
We Create Birmingham: Anna Foshee
We Create Birmingham: William J. Rushton
We Create Birmingham: Meghann Bridgeman
We Create Birmingham: Keith Cromwell
We Create Birmingham: Kiwi Lanier
We Create Birmingham: Buddy Palmer
We Create Birmingham: Darlene Negrotto
We Create Birmingham: Daniel Grier
We Create Birmingham: Cassandra King