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“Design creates culture.
Culture shapes values.
Values determine the future.”

— Robert L. Peters
Birmingham · August 20 - September 20, 2026

Birmingham Design Month

Design Month is a celebration of Birmingham’s creative economy and the people and businesses shaping how our city looks, feels, and functions.

Through conversations, events, pop-ups, and community gatherings, Design Month brings together designers, makers, entrepreneurs, and design enthusiasts across disciplines—from architecture and interiors to fashion, film, graphic design, and the built environment.

The month is an opportunity to discover local talent, connect Birmingham’s creative community, and explore how great design contributes to a more distinctive, vibrant, and economically thriving city.

Birmingham Design Month poster — a citywide celebration, Aug 20 to Sept 28

Design Month lineup

20+ events. One incredible month.

From designing with AI to the business of design, there is an event for you!

Daily, Through September 26

Embodied: Contemporary Takes on the Dress

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Birmingham Public Library Downtown Branch (2100 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203)
In this exhibit at the Birmingham Public Library, 11 Alabama artists come together to present 11 dresses that tell their personal stories.

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FreeOpen Event

Free — no RSVP needed; closed Sunday

No RSVP needed
Design Month encore
Saturday, October 17

Yonder Walls Mural Festival

All Day Urban Supply, Parkside District, Birmingham
The inaugural Yonder Walls Mural Festival will bring more than 25 new murals to life, showcasing artistic talent across Alabama and beyond. Watch artists paint live throughout the day and explore the Parkside District as it transforms into an open-air gallery.
Open Event

Free & Open to All

No RSVP needed

Want to stay in the loop with design-focused events all year round? Check out Birmingham365 from our friends at Create Birmingham.

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Design Month partners

The organizations, makers, and magazines helping bring Design Month to life.

why we're sharing this

Good design isn't decoration. It's how products get made, stories get told, communities take shape, and businesses grow.

Design Month celebrates the people who turn creativity into community—and invites all of us to invest in that work, whether with our dollars, our attention, or our partnerships.

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Design Month in the News

Press coverage of Birmingham Design Month.