Commissioning a mural in Birmingham, Alabama works best as a real project: a clear design phase, a scoped wall, and a professional process from first sketch to final coat — not a spray-paint favor. Corey Barksdale is an Atlanta-based muralist and fine artist who takes on mural, live-painting, and public art commissions nationwide, including projects in Birmingham — just under a three-hour drive from his home studio.
Muralist for hire in Birmingham
Birmingham's civil rights history — anchored by the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the historic 16th Street Baptist Church district — has made public art and memory a central part of the city's identity, and that spirit carries into a growing arts scene around neighborhoods like Woodlawn and the Sloss Furnaces area, where industrial history and public art now sit side by side.
What working with Corey Barksdale looks like
Every project starts with a conversation about the wall, the site, and what the mural needs to do — tell a story, anchor a brand, activate a community space, or mark an event. From there, design concepts, a clear timeline, and a straightforward scope come before any paint goes up, so there are no surprises for you or your Birmingham location.
Types of murals for Birmingham clients
For Birmingham clients that includes murals honoring the city's civil rights and cultural history, community-facing pieces for neighborhood revitalization projects, and branded work for businesses along corridors like Woodlawn and downtown that are actively investing in public art.
