Mobile Arts Council's mission is to enrich the quality of life in the Mobile area through increasing accessibility to the arts and promoting a vibrant cultural community.
Recent News
Congratulations to our October Organization Member of the Month Lupercalia Art Society!
Located in Mobile’s historic speakeasy, Lupercalia is the city’s only late-night, underground, haunted art gallery. They feature the work of more than 70 local artists,…
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Congratulations to our October Artist Member of the Month Hannah Legg
Hannah Legg is a local muralist, illustrator, and designer bringing bold, nature-inspired art to walls across the Gulf Coast! Born in England and raised in…
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2025-2026 Poetry Out Loud Competition Registration Open Now!
Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation…
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Members’ Mini MAC Gallery Open for Applications
The Mobile Arts Council is excited to offer a brand-new member benefit: the Members’ Mini MAC Gallery, giving our Artist Members the chance to transform…
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October 2025: Watercolor Society of Alabama & The Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society of Mobile
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) is proud to present two inspiring exhibitions this October: Watercolor Society of Alabama’s Annual Fall Show & The Watercolor &…
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Mobile Arts Council Announces Call for Applications for Mobile’s 2026–2028 Poet Laureate
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC), in partnership with the City of Mobile and the Alabama State Council on the Arts, invites local poets to apply…
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CHEERS TO 70 YEARS! MAC’s Birthday Beer Release at Braided River Brewing Company
Join us in the taproom on Friday, September 19th, for the release of our new hazy IPA, Retro-Brewtion! Braided River Brewing Company brewed this beer…
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September Artist Member of the Month Jenyes
Congratulations to our September Artist Member of the Month Jenyes! You may recognize this artist name since he took home the second-place award in this…
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September Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our September Organization Member of the Month Crescent Theater! The Crescent Theater has been a cornerstone of downtown Mobile for well over a…
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Sculpting Tradition: A Mardi Gras Moon Pie Workshop
The Mobile Arts Council and Amp Up Arts are proud to announce a unique professional development opportunity sponsored by Alabama Folklife Association for local art…
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