Community Gallery

Call for Artists, Accepting proposals for 2029

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 Mini MAC Gallery, located between Room 1927 and the Saenger Box Office. If you are interested in creating a window installation, email jjones@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.

2026 EXHIBITION SCHEDULE

exhibition schedule 2026

Exhibition schedule is subject to change.*

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

April: Biennial FIVE Competition

“Five” is a juried exhibition of work by students from the area’s five colleges and universities, sponsored every other year by the Mobile Arts Council. The exhibition is open to any student – not only students studying art – enrolled during any part of the 2025 – 2026 academic year at Bishop State Community College, Coastal Alabama Community College, Spring Hill College, the University of Mobile, or the University of South Alabama.

Students may submit up to three pieces in any medium/style, created while enrolled in their current school. Students receive a free, one-year Mobile Arts Council membership for applying, as well as cash prizes for the winners.

This year, 62 pieces from over 40 students are on display. Thank you to Sophiella Gallery, Lupercalia Art Society, Ashland Gallery, and the Mobile Museum of Art for sponsoring this year’s prizes. Thank you to our judge, Kimberly Zukley, for jurying the pieces that make up this exhibition, and thank you to all of the students and professors who make this wonderful competition possible!

Join is for an opening reception from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. during ArtWalk on April 10th! Awards will be presented at 7:00 p.m.

The MAC Gallery @ Room 1927 will be closed April 18th for a private event.

Please email Sydney Cramer at scramer@mobilearts.org with any questions.

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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