Mobile Arts Council announces move
Mobile, Ala. – After 13 long years on Cathedral Square, the Mobile Arts Council will soon be hosting community art exhibitions at a new location. The arts nonprofit announced today that the organization will remain at their current location, 318 Dauphin Street, until the end of June. The move comes as the result of rising…
Artys Nominations Now Open
It’s that time again – the nominations are now open for the Artys, Mobile’s only awards event that recognizes contributions to the local arts community. Anyone can submit a nomination online at https://mobilearts.org/programs/theartysnominations/. You do not need to be a member and you can nominate more than one individual, business, or organization. The nomination period…
Donate Today to Make Art Accessible to All
It’s the end of another great year here at the Mobile Arts Council. Our staff of three have worked tirelessly throughout the year, and with the help of patrons like yourself, we have been able to accomplish amazing feats. Most notably, Charting New Directions, our youth education program, has grown tremendously. Have you spotted the…
Holiday Market & Christmas Kids Day
Join us on December 8th for the annual Holiday Market and Christmas Kids Day! Come to Mobile Civic Center for locally made arts and crafts, tasty treats, Holiday music, pictures with Santa, performances, and much more! The Holiday Market in the Park will last from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Finish your holiday shopping with one or…
Education Is Not A Crime
Sahar Alford recently completed the window installation of her work, “My Endless Dreams,” a project she created through a collaboration with the Mobile Arts Council and female residents at SYC. The project is part of an international movement, Education Is Not A Crime, aimed at raising awareness of human rights issues in Iran. Alford is…
‘Uplift’ Prichard Mural
The community showed up in full force to celebrate the completion and dedication of the “Uplift” mural in downtown Prichard. The goal of this project is to brighten up all of Mobile with art for all. Local city leaders came out for the ribbon cutting and Walt Maddox even stopped by to see the project…
Panama City Beach Artist Finds Relief in Mobile
You may have noticed a new face at LoDa ArtWalk and at Market in the Park over the weekend. Artist Lynn Goble had her array of leather and pearl handmade jewelry set up at both events and was grateful for the opportunity. “I’m glad to be able to sell my items and stay busy. There’s…
“My Endless Dreams” Installation Unveiling
Date: October 12th, 2018 “My Endless Dreams” is a street-art project based on Sahar K Alford‘s personal experience of growing up as a member of a minority religious group in Iran. Because of her religion, she was denied the right to pursue a higher education. This project is part of #EducationIsNotACrime and the “Changing the World, One Wall…
Cultural Connection: A Collaboration with Strickland Youth Center
Over the summer, youth at the James T. Strickland Youth Center had an opportunity to express themselves creatively and make a positive impact on the community through “Cultural Connection.” This project is part of an ongoing collaboration between Strickland and the Mobile Arts Council to transform lives through the arts. “Cultural Connection” features murals and a documentary…
Annual MAC Member’s Exhibition
Dates: August 3-30, 2018 This August, the Mobile Arts Council will feature works by our Artist Members! Featured works include quilts, photography, illustrations, prints, ceramics, sculptures, paintings, and more by over 50 MAC artists. Participating artists include Ainsley McNeely, Alma Hoffmann, Barbara Rettig, Benita McNider, Bertice McPherson, Catherine Helmsing, Cheryl Nicholls, Elise McClellan, Frank…