Mark your calendar for our 12th Annual Throwdown!

The Throwdown at The Temple Downtown

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…

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MAC welcomes new staff member!

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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…

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July Organization Member of the Month

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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…

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3rd Annual Members’ Appreciation Night!

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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…

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July Artist Member of the Month

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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…

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2024-25 Arts Guide Info Needed!

MOBILE arts, COUNCIL WE WANTTO SHARE WHAT YOU'RE DOING! It is time to create our 2024-25 Arts Guides! Send us your information on upcoming performances and events so that we can spread the word around the state! Contact kat@mobilearts.org with any questions! Must be a MAC Member to be included in the Guide Sign says : "Welcome to Sweet Home Alabama"

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…

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June Artist Member of the Month

MOBILE arta COUNCIL ARTIST MEMBER OF THE MONTH TANYA PARENT www.mobilearts.org annual artist member fee: $45

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…

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Amp Up Arts at Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama

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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.…

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June Organization Member of the Month

ROUND But SQUARE STUDIOS MOBILE ARTS COUNCIL'S Organization Member of the Month MOBILE arts, COUNCIL WWW.MOBILEARTS.ORG ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP: $90

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…

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May Artist Member of the Month

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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…

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