Posts by Kat Stoves
Mobile Arts Council Introduces a Partnership with Spring Hill College
The Mobile Arts Council and Spring Hill College announce a new partnership designed to expand access to arts programming for students and the greater Mobile community. Built on a shared commitment to service, the collaboration will bring a series of artist residencies, hands-on workshops, and exhibitions hosted on the Spring Hill College campus, connecting students…
Read MoreJAWS 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 JAWS Youth program is brought together in Partnership with Alabama Art Education Association (AAEA), Mobile Arts Council (MAC), Amp Up Arts, the University of South Alabama Libraries Art Galleries and…
Read MoreCHEERS TO 70 YEARS! MAC’s Birthday Beer Release at Braided River Brewing Company
Join us in the taproom on Friday, September 19th, for the release of our new hazy IPA, Retro-Brewtion! Braided River Brewing Company brewed this beer to celebrate 70 years of the Mobile Arts Council enriching the quality of life in Mobile. This hazy IPA is an exploration of the art of beer, using new hops…
Read MoreArt in Motion-Education Workshop at MMofA
Mobile Arts Council and Mobile Museum of Art Present: Art in Motion Summer Educator Professional Development Friday, June 6, 20259 am – 12 pm@ Mobile Museum of Art4850 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL 36608 Let’s get Alabama’s kids moving, creating, and thriving through the arts! Did you know that there are many public schools in our state without…
Read MoreSponsor Make Music Day!
What is Make Music Day? It is a global event, and we’re bringing the excitement to our city on June 21st. MMD Mobile will be a day filled with music, where everyone is invited to join in, whether you’re a seasoned musician, a beginner, or simply a music enthusiast. Here’s what you can expect: We…
Read MoreU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Selects Local Artists
Congratulations to Frank Ledbetter, Rachel Wright, Brian Argo, Hannah Georgina Legg, Christopher R. Murray, Elsa Payton, and Margaret Richey for being selected to create artwork for the new U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District building! We are so proud to be assisting with this project, coordinating with artists and the Corps of Engineers to…
Read MoreMake Music Day 2025
Get ready to celebrate the universal language of music right here in Mobile! Make Music Day is a global event, and we’re bringing the excitement to our city on June 21st. MMD Mobile will be a day filled with music, where everyone is invited to join in, whether you’re a seasoned musician, a beginner, or…
Read MoreJAWSfest YOUTH: STUDENT ART NEEDED
Have you heard of JAWS fest? The Jazz-Art-Writers-South Festival is a two-month long celebration of music, art, and culture at the University of South Alabama. Hosted by the South Alabama University Libraries department, this festival brings jazz concerts, art galleries, and more to the South Alabama and Mobile communities. The first JAWS Festival was hosted…
Read MoreAmp Up Arts Mural Completed at George Hall Elementary School
Look at what these young artists have achieved at Hall Elementary School! Led by muralist, Hannah Georgina Legg, students worked hard to complete this beautiful work of art on the first floor of their school. The mural is titled, “Rooted in Community”, perfectly demonstrating the value of the relationships formed between the school and its…
Read MoreMAC Holiday Fundraiser
Mobile Arts Council is selling holiday card sets featuring a digital design by our own Kathleen Kirk Stoves! With the card’s design, Kathleen chose to spotlight our beloved Mardi Gras history while celebrating the holiday season. Every dollar raised by the sale of these cards goes directly to our mission to enrich the quality of…
Read More2024-25 Mobile Arts Guide
Mobile Arts Council is proud to announce our 2024-25 Mobile Arts Guide! This guide is representative of our mission to enrich the quality of life in the Mobile area through increasing accessibility to the arts and promoting a vibrant cultural community. Through the pages of this guide, you will find a wealth of arts events…
Read MoreMobile Arts Council partners with Army Corps of Engineers to bring art to their new building. ARTISTS: APPLY NOW!
Mobile Arts Council is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District to help beautify their new space with fabulous local art! Muralists, sculptors, and visual artists of all mediums from the Mobile Bay area are encouraged to apply! A selection committee will review all applications to ensure…
Read MoreMark your calendar for our 12th Annual Throwdown!
Please join us at the coolest art competition in town, the 12th Annual Throwdown! The Mobile Arts Council’s grandest annual affair, aptly named “The Throwdown,” paints the town with creativity and purpose. For over a dozen years, local artists have eagerly embraced this unique live art competition. Five contenders—each fueled by passion and creativity—take their places. Armed…
Read MoreMAC welcomes new staff member!
Please join us in welcoming our newest staff member, Community Engagement Coordinator, Jessica Jones! Jessica is joining us from Colorado Springs where she served as the Events & Marketing Director at Cottonwood Center for the Arts. Jones brings with her six years of nonprofit arts experience, and a distinct passion for the arts in the…
Read MoreJuly Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our July Organization Member of the Month, Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council! Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council, Inc. (DIHAC) is a federal 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization formed in 2013 serving South Mobile County. DIHAC’s mission is to provide educational opportunities in the arts, and to increase public awareness of the rich…
Read More3rd Annual Members’ Appreciation Night!
Please join us for a very special evening of celebrating our MAC Members! Our 3rd Annual Members’ Appreciation Night will be held in conjunction with August ArtWalk on Friday, August 9th from 6-9 p.m. Hear the sounds of the legendary Excelsior Band, sip on libations by Braided River Brewing Company, and enjoy catering by Greer’s…
Read MoreJuly Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our July Artist Member of the Month, John Halliday! Growing up on the Gulf Coast, John has always been fascinated with the wildlife and scenic beauty that life on the water provides. His love of art and being creative started at a very young age, but it was not until later in life…
Read More2024-25 Arts Guide Info Needed!
It’s that time of year again! We need your help getting the word out about our vibrant arts community! Submit information below about important performance dates or events that your organization has scheduled for 2024-25. If events aren’t your thing but you’d like to share a bit about your organization with the public, we encourage…
Read MoreJune Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our June Artist Member of the Month, Tanya Parent! A proud member of the Mobile Arts Council, Tanya Parent is currently one of two dance educators at Dunbar Magnet School of the Creative and Performing Arts. Her love of dance and arts education led her to use her talents to educate, expose, and…
Read MoreAmp Up Arts at Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama
Along with our Amp Up Arts classes at three Mobile County Public Schools this summer, we’re grateful to be able to reach four Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama with a variety of art classes. This June, we’ve had artist led classes at Bernard Malkove, Sonny Callahan, Semmes, and Kiwanis Boys & Girls Clubs.…
Read MoreJune Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our June Organization Member of the Month, Round but Square Studios! Round but Square Studios is a children’s art studio that focuses on the process of creating instead of the final product. Kids are free to explore and learn through discovery and are encouraged to think outside the box. The result is a…
Read MoreMay Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our May Artist Member of the Month, Marshall OHern! If you’ve ever walked through our ArtWalk vendor market area on Dauphin Street, you’ve likely met the ray of sunshine that is Marshall OHern. He has been a vendor with us for many years, bringing his talent and joyful nature to the people. Mobile…
Read MoreAmp Up Arts Networking Event with Mobile Arts Council
July 18th | Gallery @ Room 1927 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, Al 36602 (Next to the Saenger Theatre) Artists, Arts Organizations, Teachers and Administrators welcome! Learn about Mobile Arts Council’s Education Partnership with Amp Up Arts! Keep the arts alive at your school! Artists and Arts Organizations are encouraged…
Read MoreMay Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our May Organization Member of the Month, Mobile Art Association! Mobile Art Association (MAA) is the ideal organization for amateur and professional artists.It has a long history of supporting, educating, and providing opportunities for members to show their work. The organization was first organized in 1943 by Edmund DeCelle, William Broughton Bush, and…
Read MoreApril Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our April Organization Member of the Month, Azalea City Center for the Arts! The Azalea City Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization in Mobile, Alabama, with a mission to provide opportunities for children and adults to explore the world of artistic expression through quality educational programs, recitals and performance opportunities that…
Read MoreApril Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our April Artist Member of the Month, Serah Jeppsen! Serah Jeppsen is a gifted artist from Dauphin Island, Alabama. She is the inspiration behind Serah’s Rainbow, an art space and gallery named in her honor. Her primary artistic outlet is photography, a medium through which she seeks to capture the intrinsic beauty of…
Read MoreSummer Camps Galore!
Summer is just around the corner, and our Summer Camp Roundup is here to help your kids find creative and educational enrichment over the break. Sign up for any of these wonderful classes today! Your child is bound to gain artistic skills in creative problem solving, public speaking, and more! View this year’s listing from…
Read MoreMarch Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our March Artist Member of the Month, Lyza Woods! Lyza is a self-taught abstract artist and photographer based in Mobile, Al. She loves to travel and is inspired by the natural world when creating her art. Primarily working in acrylic and oil, she also dabbles in collage and wire wrapping. When speaking of…
Read MoreMarch Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our March Organization Member of the Month, The Loyola Art Show! The Loyola Art Show is setting sights on bringing the finest art shopping experience to the heart of the Gulf Coast, August 22-24, 2024 in Mobile, Alabama. They look forward to hosting this inaugural juried art show in our coastal city at the gorgeous Crown…
Read MoreFree Arts Education Workshop | April 13th
Are you interested in teaching visual or performance arts classes through Mobile Arts Council’s partnership with Amp Up Arts? Are you an artist wanting to sharpen your teaching skills and liven up your lesson plans? Join us for a FREE workshop at the Community Foundation of South Alabama, April 13th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
Read MoreFebruary Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our February Organization Member of the Month, Mobile Museum of Art! Since its founding in 1963 as a public/private entity then known as the “Mobile Art Gallery,” the art museum has evolved into the only accredited art museum in south Alabama, with a collection of over 6,400 artworks comprised of painting, sculpture, decorative…
Read MoreFebruary Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to February’s Artist Member of the Month, Missy Patrick! Missy Patrick is well known in our community for being an extraordinary oil painter. Her pieces are a harmonious expression of brushwork, light and color. The rich surfaces of her work occasionally depict cityscapes but more frequently it’s the natural landscape that moves from her…
Read MoreCall for Summer Camp Info!
Although we’re in the thick of the Mardi Gras season, we’re not sleeping on Summer being just around the corner! Now is the time that parents and young artists are thinking about their summer plans, and we’re here to help! Every year we compile a detailed list of children’s summer camps offered by our fantastic…
Read MoreJanuary Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our January Organization Member of the Month, Alabama Contemporary Art Center! The mission of Alabama Contemporary is to support cultural production, provide space for courageous conversations that shape identity, and seed growth in the greater creative economy. They support living artists, and through their educational, public and curatorial programs advocate for human dignity…
Read MoreJanuary Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our January Artist Member of the Month, Sarah Rutledge Fischer! Sarah is a self-taught artist who works mostly with acrylics. She enjoys painting outdoor murals like the utility box she recently finished for Mobile Arts Council, but she typically paints on canvas or paper. Sarah says she “begins with backgrounds created en masse…
Read MoreLet’s get Squirrely!
The Mystic Squirrels of Bienville are gearing up for another year of nuttiness! Come and join the fun! If you’re looking for a fun way to contribute to the mission of Mobile Arts Council, look no further! The Mystic SOB’s are a Mardi Gras marching group that will process at the “tail” end of the…
Read MoreWhat’s new with Amp Up Arts?
Mobile Arts Council’s education outreach partnership with Amp Up Arts is growing everyday thanks to our vibrant arts community. We are lucky to be connected with countless professional individuals and organizations with an interest in providing arts education to local schools. Our visual arts and dance classes at Chastang-Fournier K-8 School have been up and…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Joe Camp
Joe has been a bright spot in the lives of Mobile Arts Council staff for many years. He and his wife, Donna, have offered their time and support repeatedly, and our organization is all the better for it. You can find Joe in our gallery at 6 S. Joachim Street most Tuesday afternoons, manning the…
Read MoreDecember Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our December Organization Member of the Month, the Condé-Charlotte Museum! The Condé-Charlotte Museum and its collections are used as tools to educate the public about local, regional, and national history. Docents are committed to imparting its history to visitors, offering tours which last between one and two hours. The first level of the…
Read MoreDecember Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our December Artist Member of the Month, Harlan Toole Schwall! See Harlan’s work displayed within December’s exhibition, “Coastal Clay”, curated by Phillip Counselman, at our gallery. You can also visit her studio at the Central Arts Collective on 1260 Dauphin Street. Harlan received her B.F.A. in Painting and Sculpture from Appalachian State University…
Read MoreNovember Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our November Artist Member of the Month, Zak Todd! Zak is a local artist who has experience in teaching at Alabama Contemporary Art Center and through Mobile Arts Council’s education outreach program, Amp Up Arts. He is currently teaching visual arts classes through this program at Chastang-Fournier School. We are thrilled to have…
Read MoreNovember Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our November Organization Member of the Month, Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society of Mobile! The Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society of Mobile is one of the oldest arts organizations in the state of Alabama. It began on June 5, 1948, as simply “Watercolor Society of Mobile” as an outgrowth of the Bayou Painters…
Read MoreGive the Gift of the Arts! Be part of our Guide!
Mobile Arts Council is in the process of gathering information to share in our second annual Arts Gift Guide! We at MAC make it our business to support our Members and promote the work they do. Why not support the Arts in Mobile this holiday season by giving a unique, handmade gift to your friends…
Read MoreOctober Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our October Artist Member of the Month, Louis Tooker! Louis is a local architect working for the City of Mobile. His drawings look a bit different during his free time, with his focus turning mostly to the organic lines and structure of the human form. Louis speaks of his work, saying “For much…
Read MoreOctober Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our October Organization Member of the Month, Mobile Ballet! Mobile Ballet is the premier classical ballet school and performing company in south Alabama, providing world class performances, impactful outreach programs, and the highest quality dance training from beginner to pre-professional. Mobile Ballet was founded as a nonprofit organization in 1987 and has been…
Read MoreSeptember Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our September Artist Member of the Month, Gabby Luckie-Merz! Gabby is the lead vocalist of Disco Lemonade, a local alternative rock band with a funky twist. Together with bandmates Justin Stone (drummer), John Michael Adams (bassist), Jack Nicholas (guitarist), and Tyler Kendrick (keys/guitar/vocals), Disco Lemonade brings the party everywhere they play. Established in…
Read MoreWe’re Celebrating National Arts in Education Week!
Mobile Arts Council believes that arts education is essential to the fundamental development of every student in Alabama. We are pleased to be a Collaborative Site for Amp Up Arts, the first statewide initiative for arts education in public schools. This partnership would not be possible without the Alabama State Council on the Arts. Since…
Read MoreSeptember Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our September Organization Member of the Month, Chickasaw Civic Theatre! The Chickasaw Civic Theatre was formed in 1963 and has put on countless productions since its inception. These include Our Town, Charlie’s Aunt, The Mousetrap, Sabrina Fair and Broadway hits such as, Camelot, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, The Secret Garden, Damn Yankees, Man of La Mancha, My Fair Lady, Titanic and Joseph…
Read MoreAugust Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our August Artist Member of the Month, Micah Mermilliod! Micah Mermilliod (he/him) creates work that often incorporates elements of collage, both in the mediums used and the ideas at play. He is most interested in adaptive changes that humans make, especially in an environment that is rapidly changing due to catalysts such as…
Read MoreAugust Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our August Organization Member of the Month, Mobile Symphony Orchestra! The Mobile Symphony Orchestra (MSO) enhances lives by achieving the highest standards in live symphonic music and music education. They accomplish their mission through their vision: by creating an environment that allows for the presentation of the finest quality music; attracting and hiring exemplary…
Read MoreJuly Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our July Organization Member of the Month, Mobile Opera! Mobile Opera is a dynamic and innovative regional opera company producing exceptional quality main-stage opera, educational programs, and community connections on the Central Gulf Coast. It is the oldest performing arts organization in Alabama and one of the oldest professional opera companies in the nation. Mobile…
Read MoreJuly Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our July Artist Member of the Month, Claire Rockwell! Claire Rockwell is a senior at the University of South Alabama studying theatre and film. She has appeared in numerous productions, including The Flick at Theatre USA and RENT at Joe Jefferson Playhouse. She has also been involved in multiple film and video productions in the Mobile…
Read MoreMobile Arts Council’s 2nd Annual Members’ Appreciation Night
Let’s celebrate our wonderful Mobile Arts Council family in style with music from the award winning Excelsior Band, delicious food from Greer’s, and libations from Braided River Brewing Co. This year’s event will be in conjunction with August’s ArtWalk and our Annual Members’ Show displayed in our gallery. The event is open to the public with food and…
Read MoreJune Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our June Artist Member of the Month, Savannah Mercer! Savannah, formerly known as MAC intern extraordinaire, is a visual artist working in many mediums. These include painting, drawing, graphic design, 3D work, photography, set design, SFX makeup, and more! She has recently started working as a multimedia production artist with local sign painter…
Read MoreJune Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our June Organization Member of the Month, The Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers! M.A.A.D. was established in 2021, by Wayne Curtis, with the sole purpose of supporting the youth in Africatown and surrounding areas on their journey to knowledge, purpose, and onto their destiny. They strive to do the following: Their mission is to…
Read MoreFREE for MAC Members: Performance Arts Panel Discussion & Headshots
Join us for a FREE Member Event at Mobile Arts Council’s Gallery on July 22nd, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. We are excited to hear from professionals in our local performing arts community, gaining some insight and tips & tricks on what it takes to thrive in this area of the arts. Our panelists…
Read MoreMay Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our May Artist Member of the Month, Dan Domenzain! Born in El Paso, TX and raised in Chihuahua Mexico, Dan now lives in Mobile, and can be found photographing any number of major Mobile events like ArtWalk, Mardi Gras parades, and more. Dan finds passion in experiencing and celebrating what makes us human –…
Read MoreMay Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our May Organization Member of the Month, Bay Cities Improv Company! Improv (Improvisational Comedy) is unique in that you will never see the same show twice. It’s different every time because the plot, characters, and dialogue of the scene or story are made up in the moment. Bay Cities take their cues from…
Read MoreFree Arts Education Workshop | May 23rd & 24th
Are you interested in teaching visual or performance arts classes through Mobile Arts Council’s new partnership with Amp Up Arts? Are you an artist wanting to sharpen your teaching skills and liven up your lesson plans? Join us for a FREE two-day workshop at the Community Foundation of South Alabama, May 23rd-24th, from 9 a.m.…
Read More2023 Summer Camp Roundup
Summer is just around the corner, and our Summer Camp Roundup is here to help your little ones find creative and educational enrichment over the break. Sign up for a class with one of these organizations today! Your child is bound to gain skills in creative problem solving, public speaking, and more! View this year’s…
Read MoreTeaching Artists Needed!
Are you interested in teaching with Mobile Arts Council this summer? We are now partnered with Amp Up Arts, the first statewide initiative for arts education, and we need teaching artists! Our first available opportunities will be in the months of June and July this summer. Specific dates and times are to be determined. If…
Read MoreApril Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our April Artist Member of the Month, Renee Wallace! Living the art life is a dream come true for Renee. Being on the Gulf Coast and witnessing the unique and beautiful coastal area inspires Renee’s art in almost every medium. Sketching and painting were her first loves. She uses soft graphite to sketch…
Read MoreApril Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our April Member Organization of the Month, The Azalea City Quilters‘ Guild! The history of this organization began back in 1976 when the bicentennial activities in the Mobile area included a quilt lecture and exhibit at FAMOS (Fine Arts Museum of the South) in conjunction with the Birmingham Museum. The event was so popular that many hoped…
Read MoreKites Over Mobile: Sketch Day
Mobile Arts Council is celebrating Mobile Parks and Recreation’s Kites Over Mobile with a Sketch Day! Join us on the SECOND DAY of this weekend event from 12 noon to 5 pm. We encourage you to bring your drawing materials along as we will have minimal drawing materials available. Bring the whole family to this…
Read MoreArts Education Workshop 4/18/23
Amp Up Arts and Mobile Arts Council invite you to a FREE full-day workshop on growing arts education in Mobile and surrounding areas. We will begin with action steps for implementing teaching artist residencies and arts programming in schools through in-school instruction, after-school programs, and community events. In the afternoon, we will review available grants…
Read MoreMarch Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our March Artist Member of the month, Nancy Goodman! Nancy was born in New England, moved to Colorado as a teenager and then to California for college. She made her first quilt for her firstborn about 45 years ago. A few years later she moved to New Mexico and finally to Alabama. Along…
Read MoreMarch Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our March Organization Member of the Month, Classical Ballet of Mobile! Their mission is to inspire lasting love and appreciation for ballet through superb training, artistic excellence, and performance opportunities. Classical Ballet of Mobile is pleased to host their first Invitational Gala, welcoming dancers from other area dance schools to present their ballets…
Read MoreFebruary Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our February Artist Member of the Month, Muffinjaw Designs! Muffinjaw Designs is a group of local artist that joined together while studying glass at The University of South Alabama in 2016. The group is comprised of Freddie Blache, Caroline Gratton, Gage Nobles, and Tres Johns. Muffinjaw Designs creates handmade, functional, and decorative glass…
Read MoreFebruary Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our February Organization Member of the Month, Mobile Mask! Mobile Mask is a once-per-year printed magazine and guide to Mardi Gras in South Alabama. Mobile Mask is also a Nappie-winning website, a popular Facebook page, and a Twitter feed. They are the place to turn for Mardi Gras information all year long. The…
Read MoreSketch Day at the History Museum of Mobile
Join us for an afternoon of sketching at the History Museum of Mobile. Attendance is FREE. Bring your sketch pad and drawing materials. Attendees are welcome to sketch their environment and the details of the Museum’s exhibit “Dressing the Abbey”, which offers an installation of the iconic wardrobe of the beloved series, Downton Abbey. *This…
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