Expanding the Legacy — Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
"Expanding the Legacy," a refurbishment and new exhibit at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, opened 2009; exhibit design by Amaze Design, with fabrication by Southern Custom Exhibits, lighting design by Available Light, media design by Northern Light Productions, and graphic design by Proun.
| Venue | Birmingham Civil Rights Institute |
|---|---|
| Project type | Exhibition Refresh |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2009 |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Amaze Design | Exhibit Design | |
| Southern Custom Exhibits | Fabrication | |
| Available Light | Lighting Design | |
| Northern Light Productions | Media Design & Software | |
| Proun Design | Environmental Graphics & Wayfinding |
Description
The project refurbished portions of the original museum, which opened in 1992 and received the 2007 National Award for Museum Services, and added a new exhibit aimed at making the civil rights movement relevant to young visitors today.