Mobile Arts Council Members’ Show at Cottonwood Center for the Arts COS
Call for Artists: “Spirit of the South: works by Mobile Arts Council Members”– A Gulf Coast Exhibition in Colorado Springs Mobile Arts Council, in collaboration with Cottonwood Center for the Arts in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is thrilled to invite our Artist Members to participate in a special exhibition for August 2026. This exclusive, juried opportunity will feature…
December Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our December Organization Member of the Month Urban Emporium! Urban Emporium is a nonprofit retail incubator home to more than thirty local retailers, all under one roof at 260 Dauphin Street. Dedicated to supporting small businesses, Urban Emporium provides an accessible and welcoming space for entrepreneurs to share high-quality, locally made products with…
December Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our December Artist Member of the Month, Janet Shirley Nodar! Although she retired from journalism in late 2025, Janet Nodar will always be a writer. She says, “Ask me what I do, and I’ll give you a list of activities. Ask me what I am and there’s only one answer: I’m a writer.”…
The 21st Artys Awards Nominations are open
The Mobile Arts Council is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 21st Annual Artys Awards! This annual award ceremony is the only one of its kind in Mobile and recognizes the incredible talent within our local creative community, celebrating the achievements and contributions of individuals and organizations who have made a…
Greater Mobile Student Show
We are excited to share some important updates with you regarding our annual student exhibition. Beginning this year, the Visual Arts Achievement Program (VAAP) will now be known as the Greater Mobile Student Art Show, presented by Amp Up Arts. While the spirit and structure of the program remain strong, this refreshed name reflects our commitment to elevating…
January 2026: Britney Norman, Tiersha Faith Laird, and Savanna Asmus
The Mobile Arts Council is proud to announce its upcoming exhibitions for January 2026, featuring three artists whose works exemplify the beauty of nature and human figures. Groundwork is inspired by nature, urban environments, and the complexities of human experience, and invites viewers to engage through personal interpretation and emotional connection.Light, color, and motion interact…
City of Mobile’s Poet Laureate 2026-2027
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC), in partnership with the City of Mobile and the Alabama State Council on the Arts, is proud to announce the appointment of Alex Lofton, known throughout the community as “Huggy Bear da Poet,” as Mobile’s 2026–2027 Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate program celebrates the power of poetry to uplift, connect,…
November Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our November Organization Member of the Month Ogden Museum of Southern Art! We loved visiting the museum last month and are excited to continue strengthening relationships with fellow arts organizations as we work together to connect and uplift creative communities across the Gulf Coast. Located in the Warehouse Arts District of downtown New…
November Artist Member of the Month De’Anthony Dulaney
Congratulations to our November Artist Member of the Month DeAnthony Dulaney! De’Anthony is a dedicated artist and community leader whose creative vision has shaped the local arts and cultural scene for more than a decade. With a deep passion for youth empowerment, he has worked tirelessly through nonprofit partnerships to bring arts education and mentorship…
November & December 2025: Derek Norman & Ty Tover
The Mobile Arts Council is proud to announce its upcoming exhibitions for November and December 2025, featuring two distinctive artists whose works, though rooted in very different experiences, come together in a shared celebration of creativity, resilience, and expression. Drawing Conclusions showcases both new and seasoned works by Derek Norman, an internationally recognized botanical artist,…