Building Creative Careers, Spaces & Communities. 

Exceptional Pathways is a creative ecosystem helping artists, creatives and communities develop careers, access inspiring spaces and create meaningful opportunities.
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We believe creativity flourishes when people have the support, the space and the community to grow.

That's why Exceptional Pathways brings together creative development, creative spaces and community programmes into one connected ecosystem.

One Vision.

Three Pathways.

DEVELOP | CREATE | CONNECT

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Helping artists and creatives build sustainable careers through mentoring, visibility and professional opportunities.                 
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Develop

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'Atelier 9' gives creatives a place to record, photograph, collaborate, perform and bring ideas to life.
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Create

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Living Canvas brings artists and communities together through collaborative art, storytelling and creative experiences.
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Connect

What We Are Building

OUR JOURNEY SO FAR

A growing creative eco system where people, places and ideas come together to create real impact
We've brought together a growing network of artists, creators and cultural practitioners through projects, events and shared creative experiences.
        CREATIVES CONNECTED

50+

From artist development and content creation to community initiatives and cultural events, we've delivered projects that inspire creativity and collaboration.
        CREATIVES PROJECTS

20+

Our community-led programmes use art, music and storytelling to connect people, encourage participation and strengthen creative communities.
        COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES

2+

Atelier 9 is our creative hub in Birmingham—a home where artists, creators and communities come together to create, connect and grow.
        CREATIVE HOME

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Atelier 9

"Birmingham's Home For Creatives"

Birmingham's creative hub for artists, creators and communities to create, connect and grow.

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Living Canvas

"A community that creates."

Painting workshops, live music, storytelling and creative wellbeing.

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A modern podcast recording studio with a wooden desk, two microphones, studio monitors, a computer, and a neon sign with a microphone graphic. The studio features black walls with motivational words on the left and side walls, including phrases like 'Create. Connect. Grow.' There are two black office chairs in front of the desk and some potted plants, with a patterned rug on the floor.

Services

Creative Development

Creative Space

Community Programmes

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  • Living Canvas

  • Visualising Sound

  • Artist Development Projects

  • Community Workshops

Recent Projects

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Latest Stories

  • LIVING CANVAS AT WEDNESBURY LIBRARY: ART, SOUND & NEURODIVERSITY

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Our Partners and Collaborators

Graphic with the word "STORY" and a blue owl illustration.
Logo of Black Country Touring, featuring a stylized theatrical mask with a blue background and the text 'Black Country Touring' in black.
Logo of Black Country Touring, featuring a stylized theatrical mask with a blue background and the text 'Black Country Touring' in black.
JST logo with the words advocate, mentor, support, empower in a circular pattern.
JST logo with the words advocate, mentor, support, empower in a circular pattern.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire logo with a lion emblem and text.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire logo with a lion emblem and text.
Logo for 'The Beat London 103.6 FM' radio station with black and red text inside a red dashed border.
Logo for 'The Beat London 103.6 FM' radio station with black and red text inside a red dashed border.
Yellow smiley face with one eye winking, next to the text 'DJ GYM' in black
Yellow smiley face with one eye winking, next to the text 'DJ GYM' in black