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Give the Gift of the Arts! Be part of our Guide!

October 18, 2023

Mobile Arts Council is in the process of gathering information to share in our second annual Arts Gift Guide! We at MAC make it our business to support our Members and promote the work they do. Why not support the Arts in Mobile this holiday season by giving a unique, handmade gift to your friends…

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October Artist Member of the Month

October 11, 2023

Congratulations to our October Artist Member of the Month, Louis Tooker! Louis is a local architect working for the City of Mobile. His drawings look a bit different during his free time, with his focus turning mostly to the organic lines and structure of the human form. Louis speaks of his work, saying “For much…

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October 2023: American Society of Botanical Artists, Louise Estes, & Henry Evans

October 5, 2023

This October, MAC features 3 new exhibitions: Square in Mobile? You Must Be Kidding! from the American Society of Botanical Artists, Homage to Louise Estes, and Homage to Henry Evans. These exhibitions feature botanical art in various mediums from local, national, and international artists. The American Society of Botanical Artists provides a thriving, interactive community…

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October Organization Member of the Month

October 4, 2023

Congratulations to our October Organization Member of the Month, Mobile Ballet! Mobile Ballet is the premier classical ballet school and performing company in south Alabama, providing world class performances, impactful outreach programs, and the highest quality dance training from beginner to pre-professional. Mobile Ballet was founded as a nonprofit organization in 1987 and has been…

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September Artist Member of the Month

September 15, 2023

Congratulations to our September Artist Member of the Month, Gabby Luckie-Merz! Gabby is the lead vocalist of Disco Lemonade, a local alternative rock band with a funky twist. Together with bandmates Justin Stone (drummer), John Michael Adams (bassist), Jack Nicholas (guitarist), and Tyler Kendrick (keys/guitar/vocals), Disco Lemonade brings the party everywhere they play. Established in…

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We’re Celebrating National Arts in Education Week!

September 14, 2023

Mobile Arts Council believes that arts education is essential to the fundamental development of every student in Alabama. We are pleased to be a Collaborative Site for Amp Up Arts, the first statewide initiative for arts education in public schools. This partnership would not be possible without the Alabama State Council on the Arts. Since…

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September Organization Member of the Month

September 12, 2023

Congratulations to our September Organization Member of the Month, Chickasaw Civic Theatre! The Chickasaw Civic Theatre was formed in 1963 and has put on countless productions since its inception. These include Our Town, Charlie’s Aunt, The Mousetrap, Sabrina Fair and Broadway hits such as, Camelot, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, The Secret Garden, Damn Yankees, Man of La Mancha, My Fair Lady, Titanic and Joseph…

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August Artist Member of the Month

August 23, 2023

Congratulations to our August Artist Member of the Month, Micah Mermilliod! Micah Mermilliod (he/him) creates work that often incorporates elements of collage, both in the mediums used and the ideas at play.  He is most interested in adaptive changes that humans make, especially in an environment that is rapidly changing due to catalysts such as…

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August Organization Member of the Month

August 23, 2023

Congratulations to our August Organization Member of the Month, Mobile Symphony Orchestra! The Mobile Symphony Orchestra (MSO) enhances lives by achieving the highest standards in live symphonic music and music education. They accomplish their mission through their vision: by creating an environment that allows for the presentation of the finest quality music; attracting and hiring exemplary…

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2023 Annual MAC Members’ Show

August 7, 2023

The 2023 Annual MAC Members’ Show features 69 artists in a variety of artistic mediums and styles representative of our area. Unlike our typical month-long exhibitions, this show will be featured in our gallery throughout the months of August and September! We will announce the awards, sponsored by the Dempsey & Litchfield Fund, on August…