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About Exceptional Pathways

Building creative careers, communities and opportunities through artist development, creative space and cultural programmes.

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Our Story

Exceptional Pathways was founded to help creatives access the opportunities, visibility and support needed to grow sustainable careers. What started as artist development support has evolved into a broader creative ecosystem that includes creative space, community programmes and professional development opportunities.

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What We Do

Creative Development

Supporting artists and creatives through visibility, recognition and professional opportunities.

Creative Space

Providing access to photography, music production, podcasting, workshops and events through Atelier 9.

Community Impact

Delivering programmes such as Living Canvas that connect communities through creativity and culture.

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Our Partners

  • Black Country Touring

  • Wednesbury Library

  • Stryx Gallery

  • Baron inc

  • Dj gym

  • BBC WM

  • Birmingham conservatoire

  • Just straight talk

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Meet the Team

  • A young man with short curly hair and earrings, wearing a camo jacket, gazing thoughtfully against a yellow background with red lighting on one side of his face, resting his chin on his hand.

    Tobi Adegbite

    Creative director

  • A professional woman in a white chef's coat with arms crossed, wearing a smartwatch, standing against a plain light gray background.

    Isi bhaks

    Design specialist

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    Segun Ademusire

    Sales Manager

  • A woman with long, curly brown hair and a black headband is holding a white cup with both hands and looking down. The background appears to be a restaurant or cafe with green and yellow walls and a bar or counter.

    Sika

    Lead curator Living canvas

  • Ronke

    Visual imagery specialist