Posts by Sydney Cramer
May: “National Photography Month” & “Navigating the Broken Road”
The National Photography Month open call group show instructed artists to “tell us your story,” and showcases the depth and diversity of photographic storytelling. The exhibit invites viewers into the personal and creative narratives of photographers from across the region. Each piece offers a unique perspective and visual voice, showcasing the many ways photography is…
Read MoreNow Accepting Submissions for the 2025 Annual MAC Members’ Show
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) will feature works by our Artist Members for the months of July and August 2025. Artwork can be 2D or 3D, as well as audio/video. Artists may submit up to two pieces of work that are no larger than 3’x6′ in area total (combined). Artists with more than one entry…
Read MoreApril: “H20” & “The Essence of Ink”
The H2O Exhibit by Faye Earnest and Tom Telhiard is an abstraction of aerial views of water: Above the Water, Ocean Layers, and Seventy-One Percent. As the exploration continued, the view became closer and closer to the Earth. Faye Earnest enjoys bold color with exotic textures. From her first landscapes to her examinations of geological…
Read MoreMarch: Friends in High Places
The Mobile Arts Council is pleased to host Friends in High Places: Curated by Kathy Martin and Gail Bramer. Friends in High Places is an exploration of the ethereal beauty of flight and the profound connection between humans and birds. Through the lenses of painting, sculpture, and mixed media, the participating artists capture the essence…
Read MoreFebruary: Visual Arts Achievement Program & Young at Art
The Mobile Arts Council is pleased to host the 2025 District 1 Visual Arts Achievement Program and Young at Art! Those eligible for District 1 include public and private schools Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, and Washington counties. Every student who receives a District Award will be recognized in the State Awards from the Alabama State…
Read MoreJanuary: “Catt Prints” – Catt Sirten Retrospective & Jerry Roldan Retrospective
Catt Prints showcases a collection of Catt Sirten’s photographs, revealing his ability to find beauty in the most unexpected subjects—from the weathered hands of his father to the simple elegance of a high-heeled shoe. As Sirten once said in an interview, “Photography is a parallel endeavor to music. Both try to elicit an emotional response…
Read More2025 Visual Arts Achievement Program & Young at Art
The Mobile Arts Council is now accepting entries for the 2025 District 1 Visual Arts Achievement Program and Young at Art! Those eligible for District 1 include public and private schools Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, and Washington counties. Every student who receives a District Award will be recognized in the State Awards from…
Read MoreNovember & December: GLIMPSES by Jerry Bousard and Art For All
GLIMPSES is inspired by the fragility of innocence in all children. A precious quality that in fleeting moments of time often reflect who we really are. Jerry Bousard is a self-taught artist, and started pencil drawing as a young child. He always had a love of portraits. As an adult, he put it down for over…
Read More2024-2025 Poetry Out Loud Competition Registration Open Now!
Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Poetry Out Loud is…
Read MoreOctober: The Predictably Unpredictable: Tales From the Land of Ardithian by Ardith Goodwin
Ardith Goodwin, acclaimed visual artist and storyteller, is set to make her literary debut with the release of her first novel, Pendwonderative, the inaugural book in her “predictably unpredictable” fantasy series for ages 9 and up. To celebrate this milestone, Goodwin will also launch her solo art show, The Predictably Unpredictable Tales From The Land…
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