Posts by Sydney Cramer
March: At the Water’s Edge & Homage to the Trees of De Tonti presented by the National Endowment for the Arts
As hints of spring begin to appear, the Mobile Arts Council (MAC) joyfully sharestwo exhibits reminding us of nature’s growth. Cherie Peters’ exhibit, At the Water’s Edge, evokes an earthy aesthetic with her mixed-mediacompositions integrating found objects onto wood, paper, or plexiglass. Using ancient encaustictechniques, she creates modern textured compositions. Cherie showcases her work in…
Read More“FIVE” Biennial College Art Competition
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) is delighted to sponsor the biennial Five show, a juried art competition including work from the five area colleges and universities – Bishop State Community College, Coastal Alabama Community College, Spring Hill College, University of Mobile, and University of South Alabama. Three monetary prizes will be awarded. Open to all…
Read MoreFebruary: Greater Mobile Student Show
Mobile, AL — Although the Visual Arts Achievement Program and Young at Art have been discontinued statewide, Mobile Arts Council, in partnership with Amp Up Arts, is proud to continue its commitment to arts education and student recognition through the Greater Mobile Student Show, on view throughout February 2026. With over 100 entries, this exhibition…
Read MoreGreater Mobile Student Show
We are excited to share some important updates with you regarding our annual student exhibition. Beginning this year, the Visual Arts Achievement Program (VAAP) will now be known as the Greater Mobile Student Art Show, presented by Amp Up Arts. While the spirit and structure of the program remain strong, this refreshed name reflects our commitment to elevating…
Read MoreJanuary 2026: Britney Norman, Tiersha Faith Laird, and Savanna Asmus
The Mobile Arts Council is proud to announce its upcoming exhibitions for January 2026, featuring three artists whose works exemplify the beauty of nature and human figures. Groundwork is inspired by nature, urban environments, and the complexities of human experience, and invites viewers to engage through personal interpretation and emotional connection.Light, color, and motion interact…
Read MoreNovember & December 2025: Derek Norman & Ty Tover
The Mobile Arts Council is proud to announce its upcoming exhibitions for November and December 2025, featuring two distinctive artists whose works, though rooted in very different experiences, come together in a shared celebration of creativity, resilience, and expression. Drawing Conclusions showcases both new and seasoned works by Derek Norman, an internationally recognized botanical artist,…
Read More2025-2026 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 2025: Watercolor Society of Alabama & The Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society of Mobile
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) is proud to present two inspiring exhibitions this October: Watercolor Society of Alabama’s Annual Fall Show & The Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society of Mobile’s Annual Members’ Showcase. Watercolor Society of Alabama The Watercolor Society of Alabama (WSA) was organized in 1939 and has been a continuing and vibrant influence…
Read MoreJuly & August: 2025 Annual MAC Members’ Show
The 2025 Annual MAC Members’ Show features 64 artists in a variety of artistic mediums and styles representative of our area. Unlike our typical month-long exhibitions, this show will be featured in our gallery throughout the months of July and August! We will announce the awards, sponsored by the Dempsey & Litchfield Fund, on August…
Read MoreJune: “STARPRINTS” by Valerie George & Micah Mermilliod
George & Mermilliod are artists from Mobile, AL, who work in various media. They find connection in shared conceptual interests and a love of experimental photographic processes. STARPRINTS is an exhibition of photograms and lumen prints that explore themes of transformation and transcendence, utilizing organic materials of the body and the earth. Valerie George (she/her)…
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