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.”
I Create Birmingham: James Williams
“I moved back to Birmingham and took the job at the Museum to be part of revitalizing Birmingham in whatever small way I could. Seeing it come to fruition is pretty fantastic. My hope is that more development and revitalization opens up more opportunities for creative people in Birmingham, while also drawing new people in, and that those people can help contribute new and interesting solutions to some of Birmingham’s lingering issues.”
I Create Birmingham: Brett Forsyth & Brandon Watkins
“We’re here and successful because of people supporting creative ideas in Birmingham. We’ve had a lot of help along the way and try to help others as much as we can.”
I Create Birmingham: Abbott Jones
“I think educating the community about the classical arts goes a long way to building interest.”
I Create Birmingham: Joe O’Donnell
“I would like to see continued buzz about the city, followed by population growth for the metro area, which I think is one of the things we need more than anything else.”
I Create Birmingham: John Fields
“There is such disconnect between contemporary visual art and the typical American family. I was in college before I even knew that being an artist could mean something beyond being a graphic designer or a television animator. I think the only way to bridge that gap is to make contemporary art (which can be quite challenging) more available and accessible to a younger audience.”
I Create Birmingham: Javacia Harris Bowser
“A Creative Birmingham is a place where citizens take what the city has and not only makes the best of it but also builds upon it to make the city even better.”
We Create Birmingham: Aaliyah Taylor and Gelenda Norman
We Create Birmingham: Jordan Higgins and Jacob Patrick of Electra Film Lab
We Create Birmingham: Cameron Sankey
We Create Birmingham: Dr. Leah Tucker
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
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.”
Alabama Film Incentives at Risk!
Please call Montgomery today to help save our growing film industry! URGENT UPDATE (3:45 pm) The House Ways and Means Education Committee adjourned today without
I Create Birmingham: Lana Beardslee
“I actually moved to Birmingham for this position. I was excited because it really seems like Birmingham is in an amazing period of transition. There
We Create Birmingham: Aaliyah Taylor and Gelenda Norman
We Create Birmingham: Jordan Higgins and Jacob Patrick of Electra Film Lab
We Create Birmingham: Cameron Sankey
We Create Birmingham: Dr. Leah Tucker
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