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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, writers, and musicians. With a passion for fostering creativity and connection, the gallery offers a full calendar of community-driven events that celebrate the arts in all forms. Open Mic Night…
Read MoreCongratulations 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 Fairhope, Hannah’s early years were split between competitive swimming and her love of creating. She went on to earn a BFA in Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design…
Read MoreSeptember 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 year’s Members’ Show, but we encourage you to take a second and get to know local artist JENYES. “I began painting around the age of eight or nine, inspired by…
Read MoreSeptember 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 century. First opening its doors in 1885 as a vaudeville venue, it transitioned to silent films in 1912 and later became known as the Century Theater in 1937, before closing…
Read MoreAugust Organization Member of the Month
More than professional photographers, they are master storytellers. With every click of the shutter, Pickett Media Group captures moments that may last only seconds but become treasures for a lifetime. “The story is most important to us.” Whether through photographs or film, their work transports you back in time, letting you relive the joy, love,…
Read MoreAzalea City Art Quilters & 2022 Throwdown Artists
This September, the Mobile Arts Council’s Gallery @ Room 1927 is hosting two new exhibitions. Viewpoints by the Azalea City Art Quilters features works from over 10 different art quilt collections completed by the group since 2020. The 2022 Throwdown Artists features works from this year’s 10th Annual Throwdown competitors – Mayssam Iskandar, John Halliday,…
Read MoreMobile Arts Council to host free artist grant workshop
The Mobile Arts Council and Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) are offering a free workshop at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center on Feb. 12, 2019. Representatives from the ASCA will be at the workshop to discuss their Individual Artist Fellowship Grants. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask the ASCA questions about artists…
Read MoreMural project seeks to inspire and unite
Mobile, Ala. – Downtown Mobile will soon be a little brighter thanks to a collaboration between The Jake Peavy Foundation and Mobile Arts Council. The two nonprofits worked together to bring national muralist Skye Walker (yes, that’s his real name) to create Mobile’s newest mural as part of the “Sea to Sea Mural Tour.” The…
Read MoreWinners announced for “5”, the juried art exhibition
Every other year, MAC displays student works from the area’s five colleges and universities for a juried art competition called the “5.” Entry was open to all students enrolled in the 2017-2018 academic school year attending Bishop State Community College, Coastal Alabama Community College, Spring Hill College, the University of Mobile, and the University of…
Read MoreHUMANIMAL
Dates: March 1-31, 2018 “Iguanians” by Joseph Smith “HUMANIMAL” is a mixed-media exhibition of sculptures and paintings by Joseph Smith. His exhibition focuses on the relationship of humankind and animals, drawing parallels to the similarities in their characteristics. “Developing and expanding humankind is increasingly separating themselves from the animal world. Having spent many years rescuing…
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