Artists Directory Profile Update
For the Mobile Arts Council’s Artists Directory to better serve artists members, and patrons searching for artists, please use the steps described and shown below to update your artist profile. Step 1: Navigate to the MAC website, www.mobilearts.org. Step 2: Log in using the link on the top right of the page. Step 3: Enter…
COVID-19 Artist Resources
If you are an artist or arts organization, stay tuned – we will be sharing helpful resources with you in the upcoming weeks so that you can effectively report and, hopefully, receive any assistance needed during this difficult time. Below we have assembled a list emergency funding sources for artists, as well as other funding…
Musical Performer Database
Are you an area musician looking for performance opportunities? We’re here to help! MAC is putting together a musical performer database to share with the City of Mobile Special Events Department, local venues, restaurants, and individuals looking to book Mobile-area musicians. Possible gigs include playing LODA Artwalk and Market in the Park, the virtual MOB Music Fest in July, outdoor…
Donate to MAC’s GoFundMe!
We want to thank all of those that have donated and continue to give to the Downtown Mobile Alliance‘s #DowntownStrong small business fund! Although we have already met our goal of $1,000 in donations to qualify, we still need to recoup $22,000 from canceled events and fundraisers this year. Since making this video, we are excited to announce…
YouTube Channel Jingle by Eric Marrero
Mobile Arts Council (MAC) called for artists to submit six-second sound bites that will open and close MAC video content. Multifaceted musician Eric Marrero answered the call and MAC chose two of his submissions. Hear them now! Marrero, a Mobile, Ala. native, began playing piano at the age of 5. By the start of high…
MAC’s New Virtual Gallery!
As the spread of COVID-19 shuts down entertainment and gathering spaces, the Mobile Arts Council (MAC) has temporarily closed the gallery to the public and has launched the MAC Virtual Gallery as of Thursday, March 19, 2020. 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…
Taco Takedown 2020 Postponed
Due to current information regarding the potential spreading of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), and to circumstances beyond our control, Taco Takedown 2020 will be postponed to a later date this year (TBD). The health and safety of the community, guests, event patrons, volunteers, and staff are our top priority. Thank you for your support and for understanding our…
March Exhibitions: Home & Heritage, Universal Beauty
Artists Jerry Roldan and Hunter Cobb will be exhibiting January 6th to the 31st in MAC’s Gallery at the Saenger’s Room 1927.
The Artys
The Artys is Mobile’s only arts award program that acknowledges the priceless contributions made to our arts and cultural community. For sixteen years, the Mobile Arts Council has presented these awards to recognize the creative achievements of impactful individuals, organizations, and businesses. The community-nominated winners of each category are presented with an Arty, a limited…
January Exhibitions: Jerry Roldan and “Vanishing Point”
Artists Jerry Roldan and Hunter Cobb will be exhibiting January 6th to the 31st in MAC’s Gallery at the Saenger’s Room 1927.