We Create Birmingham: Willie Williams of Studio 2500
"Black artists are already underrepresented, so for me to own a fine art gallery as a black male and artist, I’m trailblazing and setting a precedent for generations now and to come."
We Create Birmingham: Aaliyah Taylor and Gelenda Norman
"Whenever I feel like I need to refine myself to be like others, I have to remember that I have purpose in who I am. I am unique, and it’s important to remain true to you. And by doing that, you remind others to stay bold and authentic." Aaliyah Taylor, Exalting in Beauty
We Create Birmingham: Edina Shrestha
"My design is inspired by my culture. We are deeply spiritual people, and I can see myself in every customer."
KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 17: Artist Alex Eickhoff paints a mural on the northwest corner of the intersection of Westport Rd, Wyandotte St and West 40th St, on October 17, 2020 in Kansas City, Mo. The Midtown Asphalt Art Project was funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and administered by Midtown KC Now, the city of Kansas City, Mo., and Street Smarts Design + Build. (Photo by Adam Vogler/Getty Images for Bloomberg Philanthropies)
CALL FOR BIRMINGHAM ARTISTS TO SUBMIT QUALIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC ART PROJECT
Create Birmingham, in partnership with the City of Birmingham, invites local artists to submit qualifications for a public art project in the Smithfield neighborhood that will activate the intersection of 8th Avenue West and Center Street.
We Create Birmingham: Daniel Grier
"It’s more than sustainability. It’s about adding value to what’s already there."