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.

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The 21st Artys Awards Nominations are open

The Mobile Arts Council is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 21st Annual Artys Awards! This annual award ceremony is the…

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Greater Mobile Student Show

We are excited to share some important updates with you regarding our annual student exhibition. Beginning this year, the Visual Arts Achievement Program (VAAP) will now be…

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January 2026: Britney Norman, Tiersha Faith Laird, and Savanna Asmus

The Mobile Arts Council is proud to announce its upcoming exhibitions for January 2026, featuring three artists whose works exemplify the beauty of nature and…

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City of Mobile’s Poet Laureate 2026-2027

The Mobile Arts Council (MAC), in partnership with the City of Mobile and the Alabama State Council on the Arts, is proud to announce the…

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November Organization of the month Ogden Museum of Southern Art

November Organization Member of the Month

Congratulations to our November Organization Member of the Month Ogden Museum of Southern Art! We loved visiting the museum last month and are excited to…

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November Artist Member of the Month

November Artist Member of the Month De’Anthony Dulaney

Congratulations to our November Artist Member of the Month DeAnthony Dulaney! De’Anthony is a dedicated artist and community leader whose creative vision has shaped the…

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November & December 2025: Derek Norman & Ty Tover

The Mobile Arts Council is proud to announce its upcoming exhibitions for November and December 2025, featuring two distinctive artists whose works, though rooted in…

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JAWS Youth 2026: Applications Open!

JAWS Youth is a Jazz Art Writers South Festival (JAWS Fest) community arts education & celebration program for students under the age of 18. The…

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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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