Teach an Art Class with us!
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…
2022 Visual Arts Achievement Program & Young at Art
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…
Hall of Fame Courtyard Finalists on Display
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…
United Way Pledge Mural
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…
“Gift a Glass” & Give to the Arts!
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…
November/December Exhibitions: “The Flora-Bama Paintings” & the Bay Area Art Educator’s “Annual Fall Exhibition”
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…
2021 Fall Market in the Park
The City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department presents the Market in the Park in Cathedral Square! After a year-long hiatus, we are excited to be back for this seasonal event, cherished by residents and visitors of Downtown Mobile. The market features local artisans, farmers and so much more. Arts & Crafts vendors will be…
Leveraging Social Media & PR for your Business – A MAC Member Workshop
Join Shellie Teague, Social Butterfly of Proxi Public Relations, to get tips on how to leverage social media & PR for your business. Learn how to craft the stories that will cultivate relationships for your brand as well as strategies and solutions for managing your social media. Shellie has been in the public relations field…
Welcome to Mobile Mural
The Welcome to Mobile mural was painted at 714 Dauphin Street (facing Scott Street) on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Sarah Beth Bexley, designer of the Mural, invited the community to come out and be part of creating this new photo spot in downtown Mobile. Much to her delight, nearly one thousand people stopped by the mural to…
October Exhibitions: “A Celebration of Hispanic Artists” & “Furnishing America – The Ages of Quality Craftsmanship”
This October, MAC’s Gallery @ Room 1927 will feature two exhibitions: “A Celebration of Hispanic Artists” and “Furnishing America – The Ages of Quality Craftsmanship.” 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, October 29th. In conjunction…