Seeking Artist Proposals for Jimmy Buffett Sculpture
The City of Mobile and the Mobile Arts Council are seeking proposals from experienced artists for the creation of a bronze sculpture honoring music legend and Gulf Coast native Jimmy Buffett. This larger-than-life tribute will be installed on the waterfront at The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico. The installation will debut alongside…
Read MoreMarch exhibition, “Friends in High Places,” curated by Kathy Martin and Gail Bramer
The Mobile Arts Council is pleased to announce the opening reception for the group exhibition “Friends in High Places” on March 14th, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The event will be held MAC’s community gallery @ Room 1927, located at 6 South Joachim St, Mobile, AL. This exhibition, catalogued by Kathy Martin and Gail Bramer, brings…
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 MoreMobile Arts Council Accepting Entries for May 2025 Photography Exhibition
The Mobile Arts Council is excited to announce that they are currently accepting entries for their May 2025 Photography Exhibition, “Tell Us Your Story”, in celebration of National Photography Month. This is an excellent opportunity for photographers to showcase their unique perspectives and share the stories that shape their creative vision. This opportunity is open…
Read MoreFebruary Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our February Artist Member of the Month Huggy Bear da Poet! Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Huggy Bear da Poet has graced stages across the country, from L.A. and Atlanta to New York and DC. He’s opened for legends like Nikki Giovanni, Jill Scott, Fantasia, and Rickey Smiley, and has become a…
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February: 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 MoreVisual Arts Achievement Program & Young at Art Awards Ceremony
You’re invited to the Region 1 Awards Ceremony for the Visual Arts Achievement Program (VAAP) & Young at Art! Join us on February 23, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Mobile Arts Council Gallery, located at Room 1927, 6 South Joachim St., Mobile, AL 36602. This special event will honor talented students…
Read MoreJanuary Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our January Organization Member of the Month: United States Sports Academy! Founded in 1972 by Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich, the United States Sports Academy (USSA) is the only accredited free-standing sports university in the U.S. With a mission to advance sports through education, research, and service, USSA has become a global leader in…
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…
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