Posts by Jessica Jones
January Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our January Organization Member of the Month New Hand Signs! New Hand Signs is locally owned and operated serving the Gulf Coast and beyond, working as far out as Chicago and Arizona. In a world of cookie-cutter one size fits all design, they are committed to standing apart and providing high-quality, one-of-a-kind signage…
Read MoreJanuary Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our January 2026 Artist Member of the Month, Symone French! Locally known as Mobile’s Mistress of Soul, Symone has been putting in the work and captivating audiences with her powerhouse vocals since launching her career in 2014. A Mobile Bay “On the Rise: Artist to Watch and Nappie Award winner, French has gained…
Read MoreMobile Arts Council Members’ Show at Cottonwood Center for the Arts COS
Call for Artists: “Spirit of the South: works by Mobile Arts Council Members”– A Gulf Coast Exhibition in Colorado Springs Mobile Arts Council, in collaboration with Cottonwood Center for the Arts in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is thrilled to invite our Artist Members to participate in a special exhibition for August 2026. This exclusive, juried opportunity will feature…
Read MoreDecember Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our December Organization Member of the Month Urban Emporium! Urban Emporium is a nonprofit retail incubator home to more than thirty local retailers, all under one roof at 260 Dauphin Street. Dedicated to supporting small businesses, Urban Emporium provides an accessible and welcoming space for entrepreneurs to share high-quality, locally made products with…
Read MoreDecember Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our December Artist Member of the Month, Janet Shirley Nodar! Although she retired from journalism in late 2025, Janet Nodar will always be a writer. She says, “Ask me what I do, and I’ll give you a list of activities. Ask me what I am and there’s only one answer: I’m a writer.”…
Read MoreThe 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 only one of its kind in Mobile and recognizes the incredible talent within our local creative community, celebrating the achievements and contributions of individuals and organizations who have made a…
Read MoreCity 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 appointment of Alex Lofton, known throughout the community as “Huggy Bear da Poet,” as Mobile’s 2026–2027 Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate program celebrates the power of poetry to uplift, connect,…
Read MoreNovember 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 continue strengthening relationships with fellow arts organizations as we work together to connect and uplift creative communities across the Gulf Coast. Located in the Warehouse Arts District of downtown New…
Read MoreNovember 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 local arts and cultural scene for more than a decade. With a deep passion for youth empowerment, he has worked tirelessly through nonprofit partnerships to bring arts education and mentorship…
Read MoreMembers’ 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 our Joachim Street windows into their very own mini exhibition space! This opportunity allows members to showcase 2D, 3D, or even audio/video work in a highly visible, public-facing display. Each…
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