March Exhibitions: Not Without Water & Blue Mind
This March, MAC’s Gallery @ Room 1927 will feature two exhibitions: “Not Without Water” by Pier Hardin and “Blue Mind” curated by Kathy Martin Not Without Water depicts the environments that could not exist without water. Surreal and abstract forests, bog plants, cypress knees, swamps, mythical caves, carp, lily pads, insects, and frogs—water is their…
February Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our February Artist Member of the Month, Muffinjaw Designs! Muffinjaw Designs is a group of local artist that joined together while studying glass at The University of South Alabama in 2016. The group is comprised of Freddie Blache, Caroline Gratton, Gage Nobles, and Tres Johns. Muffinjaw Designs creates handmade, functional, and decorative glass…
February Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our February Organization Member of the Month, Mobile Mask! Mobile Mask is a once-per-year printed magazine and guide to Mardi Gras in South Alabama. Mobile Mask is also a Nappie-winning website, a popular Facebook page, and a Twitter feed. They are the place to turn for Mardi Gras information all year long. The…
February Exhibitions: Visual Arts Achievement Program & Young at Art
This February, MAC’s Gallery @ Room 1927 will feature two exhibitions: The District 1 Visual Arts Achievement Program and Young at Art. The Visual Arts Achievement Program provides opportunities for students in grades 6 through 12 to be recognized for their contributions to the visual arts at the local and state levels. View the statewide…
MAC’s HeART
Support the Mobile Arts Council this Valentine’s Day by gifting your loved one a MAC HeART! This digital drawing was created by artist and Mobile Arts Council staff member, Kathleen Kirk Stoves. This original image is representative of themes that Kathleen has continually incorporated into her work: anatomical hearts and hands with underlying messages of…
2023 Mystic SOBs
The Carnival season is here again, and the Mystic Squirrels of Bienville (Mystic SOBs) are accepting new members! Join our furry procession at the “tail” end of the Joe Cain Marching Society’s People’s Parade on Sunday, February 19th, 2023. Registration includes a meet-and-greet crafting and social session, the parade day party, a squirrel mask, participation…
Sketch Day at the History Museum of Mobile
Join us for an afternoon of sketching at the History Museum of Mobile. Attendance is FREE. Bring your sketch pad and drawing materials. Attendees are welcome to sketch their environment and the details of the Museum’s exhibit “Dressing the Abbey”, which offers an installation of the iconic wardrobe of the beloved series, Downton Abbey. *This…
January Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our first Artist Member of the Month: Lynda Smith Touart! Lynda is an award-winning artist who has been active in the art field since 1970. She has participated in numerous exhibitions over the years, showing her work in galleries and museums all around the Southeast. Lynda has worked in various mediums, including, photography,…
Volunteer Spotlight: Spencer Ross
If you’ve visited our gallery during ArtWalk, chances are you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Spencer Ross. Spencer is a repeat volunteer for Mobile Arts Council. His vibrant and charismatic personality makes him the perfect greeter to any gallery patron. Spencer is a Financial Consultant originally from Vero Beach, Florida. In his free time, he…
January Member of the Month
Join us in congratulating The Mobile Jewish Film Festival presented by The Mobile Area Jewish Federation on being MAC’s January Member of the Month! We are excited to promote the 2023 Festival, “Celebration of Jewish Arts”, that embarks on a Jewish journey through film, theater, and music. Click here for more information on showtimes, locations,…