5
Dates: April 1-27, 2018 “5” is a juried exhibition of work by students at the area’s five colleges and universities, sponsored every other year by Mobile Arts Council (MAC). Entry was open to any student – not only students studying art – enrolled during any part of the 2017 -2018 academic year at Bishop State Community…
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Dates: March 1-31, 2018 Painting by Kristin Dunreath Harris “Facets” is a new watercolor exhibition by Kristin Dunreath Harris. Kistin’s paintings are painstakingly detailed, capturing each faceted shape of every carefully drawn jewel – creating an illusion of reflection, depth, and a three-dimensional feel within her works. The transitions of soft and bold colors are…
Read MoreHUMANIMAL
Dates: March 1-31, 2018 “Iguanians” by Joseph Smith “HUMANIMAL” is a mixed-media exhibition of sculptures and paintings by Joseph Smith. His exhibition focuses on the relationship of humankind and animals, drawing parallels to the similarities in their characteristics. “Developing and expanding humankind is increasingly separating themselves from the animal world. Having spent many years rescuing…
Read MoreSpanish Moss Miniature Art Show
Dates: March 1-31, 2018 “Curious” Miniature Painting The Spanish Moss Miniature Art Show is a national competition and sale, presented by the Alabama Miniature Art Society. The show features drawings and paintings from some of the top artists working in miniatures today, with no artwork larger than 25 square inches (5x5inches). This is the 10…
Read MoreMelissa and Richard Diegan
Dates: March 1-31, 2018 Painting by Melissa Dumas Diegan The back half of the Skinny Gallery is devoted to a joint exhibition by local artists Melissa and Richard Diegan. Melissa Diegan is a painter whose colorful, abstract works reflect her own sense of spirituality and love of intuitive process in art. Alongside her paintings are the…
Read MoreMobile Arts Council Honors Charles Smith with Lifetime Achievement Arty and Patron Categories
Date: January 12, 2018 MOBILE, Ala. – The Mobile Arts Council will honor two well-known Mobilians for their contributions to the arts at the Artys on January 18. Charles Smith will be presented the Lifetime Achievement award and John “J.T.” Thompson will receive the Patron award. Charles Smith is an accomplished artist best known for his…
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Dates: January 1-31, 2018 Painting by Hunter Cobb This January, the Small Room will feature “Downhome – A Portrait of the Small Southern Town”, a new painting series by artist Hunter Cobb. Cobb says that the small Southern town has played an iconic role in American Culture. From “To Kill a Mockingbird” to “The Andy Griffith…
Read MoreCamera South Photography Club
Dates: January 1-31, 2018 Photo by EJ Wright This January, the Skinny Gallery will feature photography from members of the Camera South Photography Club. Camera South is a local photography group which provides its members an opportunity to exchange ideas, develop new skills, and learn more about the art of photography. For additional information on the…
Read MoreStewart Heath
Dates: January 1-31, 2018 Mixed-media work by Stewart Heath In the Danielle Juzan gallery, local artist Stewart Heath will be showing a collection of paintings and mixed media works in her trademark colorful, ethereal style. Heath works in a contemporary abstract style with both figurative and non-representational subjects. A native of Georgia, Heath currently lives…
Read MoreThe Artys
Join us for the Artys! Join us for our annual arts awards event, the Artys, presented by Mobile Arts Council. Finalists will be recognized and winners will be announced in 11 categories, including: Lifetime Achievement, Patron, Art Soldier, Arts Educator, Business, Cultural Innovation, Design, Literary Artist, Organization, Performing Artist, and Visual Artist. Finalists in each category…
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