September 2025: The Edge of Abundance and Lunch Lines

September Exhibitions 2025 Edge of Abundance- Kathy Martin & Janie Johnson and Lunch Lines- Anne Brooks

The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) is proud to present two inspiring exhibitions this September: Lunch Lines by Anne Brooks and The Edge of Abundance by Janie Johnson and Kathy Martin. Lunch Lines – Anne BrooksFor nearly six years, while working downtown, artist Anne Brooks took time during her lunch breaks to explore the city with…

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August Artist Member of the Month

Artist Member of the Month August Lynn Henderson Oldshue

Congratulations to our Artist Member of the Month Lynn Henderson Oldshue! She is both locally and nationally recognized for her remarkable storytelling skills, playing an essential role in our community by sharing stories that might otherwise go unheard. While she’s most comfortable listening and writing to bring others’ voices to the page—and prefers not to…

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2025 Members’ Show Awards

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The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Members’ Show, during our Members Appreciation Night celebration on August 8th at the Gallery @ Room 1927. More than 1,000 visitors poured through the doors to experience an evening of art, music, and community. This year’s exhibition was juried by esteemed…

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Members Appreciation Night

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Join Mobile Arts Council for a very special evening dedicated to the amazing artists, supporters, and creative minds that make up our MAC Membership! Our 4th Annual Members’ Appreciation Night will take place during the August ArtWalk and promises an unforgettable celebration. Enjoy the musical delights of the legendary Excelsior Band, savor delicious catering by…

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July Organization Member of the Month

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Congratulations to our July Organization Member of the Month Ashland Gallery. Proudly celebrating 30 years of serving the Midtown Mobile community. Long before it became a beloved art space, the building was home to Ashland Service Station—a full-service gas station and garage. When the transformation into a gallery and custom framing business began, the neighborhood…

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July Artist Member of the Month

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Congratulations to our July Artist Member of the Month Cade Thornton! Cade or as you may know him at ArtWalk Cottage Art by Cade, is a self-taught artist with roots in a small town just outside of Dothan, Alabama. By day, he works as an electrician but by night, he transforms into a dedicated and…

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Members’ Brunch

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Thank you for being a member! Join the Mobile Arts Council on Saturday, July 12, 2025, for a special Members’ Appreciation Brunch, sponsored by Sam’s Club! Enjoy a relaxing morning with refreshments, community, and your chance to cast a vote for this year’s Members’ Choice Award winner. As a bonus, Sam’s Club is offering exclusive…

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Call for Artists: Mobile Arts Council Artist in Residency Program

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Call for Artists: Veterans Residency Partnership with Vets Recover The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) is proud to partner with Vets Recover to offer a special residency opportunity for our members. This six-month rotating exhibition will provide artists the chance to display their work in a public space that supports the healing and recovery of veterans.…

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June Artist Member of the Month

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Congratulations to our Artist Member of the Month for June 2025, Harley, a self-taught multimedia artist whose evocative work spans painting, drawing, taxidermy, and sculpture. Working under the name Hollow Art by Harley, their art explores the delicate tension between life and death, often drawing inspiration, and materials, from the natural world itself. Harley’s signature…

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June Organization Member of the Month

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Congratulations to our Organization Member of the Month Prism United! Six years ago, a dedicated group of community leaders and volunteers in Mobile, Alabama, came together with a shared vision: to create a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ teens. What began as a simple peer support group soon revealed deeper, systemic challenges facing LGBTQ+…

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