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Birmingham · August 20 - September 20, 2026

the girls guide to Design Month

Your unofficial guide to the women-led events, showcases, workshops, and can't-miss moments happening around Design Month in Birmingham.

Whether you're an artist, maker, enthusiast, student, or simply curious about Birmingham's design ecosystem, we've rounded up some of our favorite events happening before, during, and around Design Month.

Come solo. Bring a friend. Leave with a bigger network.

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

the energy we're chasing — from Women's House at Sloss.Tech

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 BPL 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. closed Sunday.
FreeOpen Event

Free & open to all

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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 girl-focused events all year round? Check out Girls' Girl, an intentional community of women who support each other professionally and in life.

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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 women who turn creativity into companies—and invites all of us to invest in that work, whether with our dollars, our attention, or our partnerships.

Whether you're attending one event or all of them, we hope you'll join us.

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