Creative careers. Inspiring spaces. Connected communities.
Artist development, studio hire and community arts in Birmingham. Find the support, space or programme for your next step.
One Vision.
Three Pathways.
DEVELOP | CREATE | CONNECT
01Helping artists, musicians, photographers, filmmakers and creatives build sustainable careers through mentoring, professional development, networking and creative opportunities.
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02Record your podcast, create your next shoot or host an intimate event at 99Brum Studios.
99Brum Studios
03Community Programmes
Living Canvas brings artists and communities together through community arts, creative wellbeing, participatory workshops, storytelling and collaborative cultural experiences that inspire creativity and strengthen connections.Experience Living Canvas→
OUR JOURNEY SO FAR
What We Are Building
Exceptional Pathways is building a connected creative community where artists can develop their careers, access professional creative spaces, collaborate with others and participate in projects that make a difference across Birmingham and beyond.A growing creative ecosystem where people, places and ideas create lasting impact.
CREATIVES CONNECTED50+
We've built a growing network of artists, creatives and cultural practitioners through events, workshops, collaborations and shared creative experiences.From artist development and professional content creation to cultural programmes and community initiatives, we've delivered projects that inspire creativity, collaboration and opportunity.CREATIVE PROJECTS
20+
COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES2+
Our community-led programmes use art, music and storytelling to encourage participation, improve wellbeing and strengthen communities through creativity.
99Brum is our flagship creative hub in Birmingham—a professional space where artists, creators, businesses and communities come together to create, collaborate and grow. CREATIVE HOME1
Supporting Birmingham's creative community through artist development, creative spaces and cultural programmes.
99Brum Studios
Record a podcast, plan a photography shoot or host an intimate event in Birmingham city centre.
Choose your service to see options, availability and what to expect.
Living Canvas
Art, stories and shared experiences.
Living Canvas brings people together through painting, music, poetry and storytelling.
Services
Our Services
Artist Development
Supporting creative careers through mentoring, networking, professional development and creative opportunities.
Creative Spaces
Professional studio hire, creative workspaces and collaborative environments designed for photographers, filmmakers, podcasters, musicians and creators.
Community Programmes
Creative workshops, cultural projects and community engagement that connect people through art, music and storytelling.
Living Canvas Neuro
A past creative gathering at Wednesbury Library, October 2025. Explore the programme’s published photos and highlights.
Living Canvas Artist
A past Living Canvas event at Stryx gallery, bringing creative expression into a shared community setting.
Project highlights
Stories from our creative community.
Explore the people, projects and ideas behind Exceptional Pathways.
Ready To Create, Connect & Grow?
Tell us what you want to create. We’ll help you find the right service or discuss a collaboration.
Our Partners and Collaborators
