NEWS

2026 Members' Show Awards

By Angela Montgomery • August 21, 2026

The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Members’ Show, during our Members Appreciation Night celebration on August 14th at the Gallery @ Room 1927. More than 800 visitors poured through the doors to experience an evening of art, music, and community. This year’s exhibition was juried by Eastern Shore Art Center 's very own Administrative Specialist, Kayla Dean and Community Outreach Director, Lindsey Lawrence who selected the following award recipients: Best in Show: Elsa Payton for The Keeper 2nd Place: Frank Vogtner for I Am a Puzzle, II 3rd Place: Daniel Smith for Call Someone Who Cares Members’ Choice: Patrick Hurley for Resolve: Rise and Fall Dempsey & Litchfield Award: Gwenn Ainsworth for Last Harbor Honorable Mentions: Nancy Goodman for Children's Corner & Wayne McNeil for Short Parade The Members’ Show will remain on view through the end of the month at the Gallery @ Room 1927, offering the public an opportunity to experience these award-winning works in person. The night’s success would not have been possible without the support of the community. MAC extends its gratitude to Greer’s St. Louis Market for providing delicious refreshments, to The Bassment Music who kept the streets alive with their unique sound all night long, to our friends at The Exploreum for sharing their reptilian pals, and to Miss Jess's Face & Body Painting , Flowers of the Bay, The Lotus Belly Dancers , along with all of our wonderful volunteers for making it a night to remember. Once again, Mobile has proven its love for the arts — and MAC is grateful for every member, guest, vendor, and patron who makes celebrations like this possible.