Board Member Spotlight

We are proud to shine light on board member Charlie Kelly! Meet Charlie, a passionate advocate for the arts and a dedicated member of the Arts Council of Mobile (MAC) Board. Born and raised between the vibrant cities of New Orleans and Mobile, Charlie’s artistic journey began early. He graduated from the Alabama School of…

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MAC Holiday Fundraiser

Mobile Arts Council is selling holiday card sets featuring a digital design by our own Kathleen Kirk Stoves! With the card’s design, Kathleen chose to spotlight our beloved Mardi Gras history while celebrating the holiday season. Every dollar raised by the sale of these cards goes directly to our mission to enrich the quality of…

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November & 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…

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October Organization of the Month

Congratulations to our October Organization Member of the Month the Mobile Medical Museum! Nestled on the grounds of USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital, this incredible museum houses one of the largest collections of medical artifacts in the Southeast, showcasing history from the 16th century to today, representing major historical developments in many different fields of…

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October Artist Member of the Month

Congratulations to our October Artist Member of the Month, Ransom Phelps! Hear about Ransom’s inspirations, accomplishments and more from the artist himself. “I was born, raised and educated in Andalusia, AL, graduated from Carter G. Woodson High School in 1966 where Mr. C.C. Baker was the principal. My fascination with photography was the result of…

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2024-25 Mobile Arts Guide

Mobile Arts Council is proud to announce our 2024-25 Mobile Arts Guide! This guide is representative of our mission to enrich the quality of life in the Mobile area through increasing accessibility to the arts and promoting a vibrant cultural community. Through the pages of this guide, you will find a wealth of arts events…

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2024-2025 Poetry Out Loud Competition Registration Open Now!

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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…

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Board Member Spotlight

Celebrating Leadership in Our Community! We are thrilled to spotlight Shonnda Smith, the newly appointed Executive Director of Public Works! As the driving force behind the smooth operational delivery of initiatives across Parks and Recreation, Public Services, Events, and more, Shonnda is dedicated to creating a Mobile we can all be proud to call home.…

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