Exceptional Pathways | Building Creative Careers, Spaces & Communities

Where Creative Careers, Spaces & Communities Thrive.

Exceptional Pathways is a creative ecosystem helping artists, creatives and communities develop talent, access inspiring spaces and create meaningful opportunities through creativity.

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creative Projects

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

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

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Two men seated indoors facing each other, one with a shaved head and the other with a short mohawk hairstyle, in a room with wooden slat wall panels and green plants.

99Brum brings Birmingham's creative community together through inspiring spaces, creative experiences and opportunities to create, collaborate and grow.

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Create

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

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Connect

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What We Are Building

OUR JOURNEY SO FAR

A growing creative eco system where people, places and ideas come together to create real impact

A woman teaching or demonstrating watercolor painting to a young girl at a table with paints, brushes, and paper. Other people are visible in the background in a well-lit room with large windows.

We've brought together a growing network of artists, creators and cultural practitioners through projects, events and shared creative experiences.

        CREATIVES CONNECTED

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A collage of four images shows creative and performance spaces at EP LTD, a Birmingham-based creative hub with a black and warm wood interior, encouraging community, creation, and growth. The images include a live music performance, an art class with participants painting on canvases, a photography studio with professional lighting, and a recording studio with music equipment.

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

        CREATIVES PROJECTS

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

        COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES

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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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99Brum

Birmingham's Creative Movement

99Brum brings together Birmingham's creators through inspiring spaces, collaborative experiences and opportunities that celebrate creativity and culture. From photographers and filmmakers to musicians, designers and storytellers, we're building a community where ideas are shared, connections are made and creativity thrives.

The 99Brum Studio, operated by Exceptional Pathways, is the movement's flagship creative space—a place where creators come together to produce, collaborate and bring bold ideas to life.

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