Posts by Angela Montgomery
Mobile Arts Council Announces 2021 Community Arts Grants for Local Arts Organizations
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) has opened submissions for its 2021 community arts grants. MAC is granting three $1800 stipends towards Mobile area arts organizations. Funding will be available for organizations involved with any art mediums: crafts, dance, design, fine art, media/photography, music, literature, or theater. Projects may include classes, workshops, guest artists, performances, exhibits,…
Read MoreNovember Exhibitions: Mobile Art Association and Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society
The Gallery in Room 1927 is open to the public Wednesday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our November exhibitions include the works from the Mobile Art Association and the Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society. The exhibitions will hang from November 6th to December 17th. We will remain closed November 25th – 27th for…
Read MoreMAC Announces Throwdown Competitors
The 9th Annual Throwdown is fast approaching! Join us online via Facebook or Youtube to watch the premiere of the 90-minute art competition on Thursday, October 29th, at 7:30 p.m. This year the competition comes to you in the form of a reality show hosted by NBC15’s Darwin Singleton and a special guest host. Five…
Read MoreThe Artys
The Artys is Mobile’s only arts award program that acknowledges the priceless contributions made to our arts and cultural community. For sixteen years, the Mobile Arts Council has presented these awards to recognize the creative achievements of impactful individuals, organizations, and businesses. The community-nominated winners of each category are presented with an Arty, a limited…
Read More2019 Fall Fund Drive
This year has been one of transformation. We have rebranded, moved, and undergone changes in our staff – all the while facilitating five major public art projects, maintaining our community gallery, promoting and advocating for the arts, regranting funds to artists and arts organizations, and providing educational outreach programs with at-risk youth. Now approaching our…
Read MoreMAC Releases Fall 2019 – Spring 2020 Mobile Arts Guide
The Mobile Arts Council recently released their first publication in a series of Arts Guides for the greater Mobile Area. The first publication highlights events happening in the Fall of 2019 through Spring of 2020. Inclusion in the publication is one of the many perks of being a member of the Arts Council. MAC has…
Read More2019 Community Arts Grants Deadline Extended
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) has approved the allocation of four $1000 stipends towards Mobile-area arts organizations and/or individuals. This will be available to those involved with any arts medium: crafts, dance, design, fine art, media/photography, music, literature, or theater. The aim of the 2019 Community Arts Grants are to facilitate projects which achieve some…
Read MoreJune Exhibitions: Hat Show, Ginger Woechan, and The Connie Hudson Senior Community Senior Show
Dates: June 6 – 28 This June at MAC, see the third annual “Hat Show” featuring various Mobile artists, a collection of scenic Mobile paintings from Ginger Woechan, and an exhibition of work created by artists at the Connie Hudson Senior Center. Hat-loving local artist Karen McGahagin has once again rounded up a motley collection…
Read MoreDonate Today to Make Art Accessible to All
It’s the end of another great year here at the Mobile Arts Council. Our staff of three have worked tirelessly throughout the year, and with the help of patrons like yourself, we have been able to accomplish amazing feats. Most notably, Charting New Directions, our youth education program, has grown tremendously. Have you spotted the…
Read MoreMAC Member Workshop: Improvisational Theater with Eric Browne
Strengthen your confidence and public speaking skills during this improvisational acting workshop with theater professional Eric Browne! This workshop will take place at the Mobile Arts Council on July 26th between 8 AM – 10 AM. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Register online by July 19th to guarantee a spot. This workshop is…
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