Each month, our community gallery features new exhibitions of original works created by local and regional artists in our Gallery @ Room 1927, located at 6 South Joachim Street (next door to the Saenger Theatre). The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Any artists are eligible and may submit a proposal for consideration. Exhibitions are usually displayed from the first Wednesday through the last day of each month.
In addition to our traditional gallery, we are now also accepting proposals for quarterly exhibitions in our window display cases, located between Room 1927 and the Saenger Box Office. If you are interested in creating a window installation, email director@mobilearts.org.
Join us on the second Friday of each month during LoDa ArtWalk for our exhibition receptions. Meet the artists, see their work in person, and create a personal connection with what is on display. Our gallery is open to the public Tuesdays - Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. View our current and recent exhibitors below!
Our Community Gallery program is made possible thanks to the Daniel Foundation of Alabama and the J.L. Bedsole Foundation. To sponsor an exhibition, please see our Sponsorship Information.
2025 EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
Exhibition schedule is subject to change.*
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) is proud to present two inspiring exhibitions this September: Lunch Lines by Anne Brooks and The Edge of Abundance by Janie Johnson and Kathy Martin.
Lunch Lines – Anne Brooks
For nearly six years, while working downtown, artist Anne Brooks took time during her lunch breaks to explore the city with a sketchbook in hand. Capturing familiar sights again and again, she has found beauty in the subtle changes and shifting energy of the streets. “Drawing the same things time after time but with noted changes made it always interesting,” she shares. Lunch Lines offers the public a glimpse into her personal practice of observation and reflection, presenting a series of sketches born from these midday walks.
The Edge of Abundance – Janie Johnson & Kathy Martin
In The Edge of Abundance, artists Janie Johnson and Kathy Martin reflect on the richness of the natural world and the creative mind. An avid kayaker, Martin draws inspiration from the astounding variety of wildlife and plants she encounters on her paddles through Fowl River. For her, abundance is not only found in nature but also within the human imagination — our ability to transform the ordinary into something remarkable through writing, visual arts, and performance. Alongside Johnson, whose works explore complementary themes, this exhibition invites viewers to consider the many ways abundance shapes our lives.
Opening Reception
Join us for the official opening reception during LoDa ArtWalk on Friday, September 12th, from 6–9 p.m. at the Mobile Arts Council Gallery @ Room 1927. Visitors are invited to enjoy the exhibitions, meet the artists, and celebrate creativity in the heart of downtown Mobile.
Both exhibitions will remain on view through the end of September, free and open to the public.
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 8th during LoDa ArtWalk.
Celebrate the opening with us during LODA ArtWalk on Friday, July 11th from 6 to 9 p.m. This extended summer exhibition is the perfect opportunity to discover your next favorite local artist and explore everything from painting, sculpture, and photography to mixed media and digital art. Whether you’re a longtime collector or a first-time visitor, there’s something to inspire everyone.
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Members’ Show, during our Members Appreciation Night celebration on August 8th at the Gallery @ Room 1927. More than 1,000 visitors poured through the doors to experience an evening of art, music, and community.
This year’s exhibition was juried by esteemed artist and educator Mr. Kevin King, who selected the following award recipients:
- Best in Show: Christopher R. Murray for The Decadence of Empire
- 2nd Place: Jenyes for Golden Hour
- 3rd Place: Laura Ledbetter for Shipwreck
- Members’ Choice: Heather A. Mitchell for Plot Twist
- Dempsey & Litchfield Award: Janet Hinton for Deer River at Theodore Port
- Honorable Mentions: Micah Mermilliod for Val and Evan, & Laurie Schaerer for Cedar Waxwing
Featured artists include: Eric Achenbach, Gwen Ainsworth, Brian Argo, Cassandra Bakotic, Jess Banx, Shelly Barcelona, Jerry Bousard, Stephanie Bromley, Beau Buchanan, Liv Byrd, Kathryn Cariglino, Curtis Clark, Hailey Clifton, Jennifer Clifton, Debbie Davis, Gary Davidson, Muffinjaw Designs, Diana Dyer, Daniel Domenzain, Kelly Estle, Chad Finch, Lamar Finch, Suzanne Fox, Vernon Fowlkes, Valerie George, Vincent Lawson, Hannah Georgina Legg, Janet Hinton, Patrick Hurley, Mayssam Iskandar, Crystal Jackson, Patty Johnson, Jessica Jones, Katharyn Kearley, Mike Kittrell, Walker Ladd, Frank Ledbetter, Laura Ledbetter, Savannah Mercer, Micah Mermilliod, Heather Mitchell, Christopher R. Murray, Matt O’Brien, Debi Parnell, Elsa Payton, Jordan Perryman, Michelle Pujols, Lyza Rodriguez, Laurie Schaerer, Nikki Shaw, LeaAyn Shurley, Cherrelle Jefferson Smith, Kathy Sowder, Barbara Spafford, Linda Angelina Stevens, Brian Tan, Patrick Thomas, Katie Thompson, Zachary Todd, Frank Vogtner, Carl Wade, Suzanne Wade, Jaytilya Watkins, and Amanda Youngblood.
This exhibition will be on display in MAC’s Gallery @ Room 1927 through August 29, 2025. The gallery is open Tuesday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please contact Sydney Cramer at scramer@mobilearts.org for more information.
PAST EXHIBITIONS
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The Artys is an annual awards program that celebrates the important contributions that individuals, groups, and businesses make to the Mobile cultural community. Finalists have been announced in the remaining nine award categories, with winners to be announced live at the event.
Artys attendees will enjoy a night of celebration, complete with food, drinks and entertainment in many forms. A jazz trio comprised of John Milham, Chris Spies, and Chris Severin will play, with performances by Mobile Opera and Joe Jefferson Players throughout the ceremony.
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