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Get your tickets for the 17th Annual Artys

January 10, 2022

The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) announces ticket sales for the 17th Annual Artys. Tickets are now available for $35 and will remain available for purchase online until January 26th. Tickets will also be available at the door for $45. The event will take place on Thursday, January 27th, 2022 from 7 to 9 p.m. at…

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January Exhibitions: “Carnival” by Bill Woolley & “Thrown Art” by Steve Joynt

January 7, 2022

This January, the Mobile Arts Council’s Gallery @ Room 1927 will feature two exhibitions: Carnival by Bill Woolley and Thrown Art by Steve Joynt. Gallery Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays – Fridays and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. These exhibitions will hang through Friday, January 28th. William Matthew Woolley,…

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“FIVE” Biennial College Art Competition

January 1, 2022

“FIVE” is a juried exhibition of work by students at the area’s five colleges and universities, sponsored every other year by the Mobile Arts Council (MAC). The 2022 exhibition will be displayed in the MAC’s Gallery @ Room 1927 (6 South Joachim Street) from April 5th through 30th, with a reception and awards presentation during…

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Poetry Out Loud 2021-22

December 17, 2021

Every year Alabama high school students, grades 9th through 12th, are invited to participate in the Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest. By performing poetry, students can master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn more about literary history and contemporary life. Poetry Out Loud uses a pyramid structure. Beginning at the classroom level, winners…

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Teach an Art Class with us!

December 16, 2021

The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) and the City of Mobile are searching for art teachers in all subjects for possible teaching positions throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall. These positions potentially include all performing, music, and visual arts mediums. We will use this database to connect local creatives with teaching opportunities for artist-led classes and…

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2022 Visual Arts Achievement Program & Young at Art

December 14, 2021

The Mobile Arts Council is now accepting entries for the 2022 District 1 Visual Arts Achievement Program and Young at Art! This year, we are planning on returning to the strictly in-person competition. If you are interested in a virtual competition, please contact us for consideration. Those eligible for District 1 include public and private…

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Hall of Fame Courtyard Finalists on Display

December 9, 2021

In December 2021, MAC featured a few versions of a familiar face. Showcasing artists from all over the country, MAC’s Gallery @ Room 1927 displayed five renditions of Hank Aaron at bat by the finalists from the Hall of Fame Courtyard. The courtyard also will include Mobile’s other baseball Hall of Famers: Willie McCovey, Satchel…

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United Way Pledge Mural

November 13, 2021

Early September 2021, the Mobile Arts Council’s staff, along with a group of community volunteers and artists, painted a mural designed by Ginger Woechan on behalf of United Way of Southwest Alabama. This mural represents the different pillars of their organization, and served to bring color and liveliness to the side of their office space…

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“Gift a Glass” & Give to the Arts!

November 2, 2021

Gift a glass, sip and support the Arts at Downtown’s local breweries! The Mobile Arts Council’s 2021 holiday fundraiser costs $75 per participant. Each “Gift a Glass” purchase includes: –  a limited edition handblown pint glass by Muffinjaw Designs  –  a draft pint of your choice at each of Mobile’s local breweries: Braided River Brewing, Iron Hand Brewing, Old Majestic…

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November/December Exhibitions: “The Flora-Bama Paintings” & the Bay Area Art Educator’s “Annual Fall Exhibition”

November 1, 2021

This November and December, the Mobile Arts Council’s Gallery @ Room 1927 will feature two exhibitions: The Flora-Bama Paintings by Pixie Alexander and the Bay Area Art Educator’s Annual Fall Exhibition. Gallery Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays – Fridays and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. These exhibitions will hang…