June Artist Member of the Month

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Congratulations to our Artist Member of the Month for June 2025, Harley, a self-taught multimedia artist whose evocative work spans painting, drawing, taxidermy, and sculpture. Working under the name Hollow Art by Harley, their art explores the delicate tension between life and death, often drawing inspiration, and materials, from the natural world itself. Harley’s signature…

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June Organization Member of the Month

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Congratulations to our Organization Member of the Month Prism United! Six years ago, a dedicated group of community leaders and volunteers in Mobile, Alabama, came together with a shared vision: to create a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ teens. What began as a simple peer support group soon revealed deeper, systemic challenges facing LGBTQ+…

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June: “STARPRINTS” by Valerie George & Micah Mermilliod

George & Mermilliod are artists from Mobile, AL, who work in various media. They find connection in shared conceptual interests and a love of experimental photographic processes.  STARPRINTS is an exhibition of photograms and lumen prints that explore themes of transformation and transcendence, utilizing organic materials of the body and the earth. Valerie George (she/her)…

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May: “National Photography Month” & “Navigating the Broken Road”

The National Photography Month open call group show instructed artists to “tell us your story,” and showcases the depth and diversity of photographic storytelling. The exhibit invites viewers into the personal and creative narratives of photographers from across the region. Each piece offers a unique perspective and visual voice, showcasing the many ways photography is…

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April Organization Member of the Month

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Congratulations to April’s Organization of the Month the Mystic Order of the Jazz Obsessed (MOJO)! Founded on September 10, 2001, in the heart of the city known as “The Mother of the Mystics,” MOJO began as a bold vision by jazz enthusiast Kevin Lee. Armed with a poster of Miles Davis, a stylized saxophone, and…

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April Artist Member of the Month

Congratulations to our April Artist Member of the Month Kathy Martin! Kathy is a gifted local artist whose work spans a variety of mediums, often inspired by the beauty and intricacy of the natural world. She curated last month’s exhibition, “Friends in High Places,” selecting a group of local artists to create works inspired by…

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April: “H20” & “The Essence of Ink”

The H2O Exhibit by Faye Earnest and Tom Telhiard is an abstraction of aerial views of water:  Above the Water, Ocean Layers, and Seventy-One Percent.  As the exploration continued, the view became closer and closer to the Earth. Faye Earnest enjoys bold color with exotic textures.  From her first landscapes to her examinations of geological…

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Release Party- We Did It First Anthology of Mobile’s Poets

Do you have an affinity for poetry? A love for the literary? Join us as we celebrate the incredible voices of our community! April 17th, 5:30 PM at Mobile Arts Council Gallery @ Room 1927 We’re thrilled to announce the release of We Did It First! An anthology featuring over 50 talented literary artists from…

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March Organization Member Of the Month

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Congratulations to the History Museum of Mobile our Organization Member of the Month! With over 117,000 artifacts, this incredible institution is dedicated to preserving, safeguarding, and sharing Mobile’s rich and diverse history. From engaging exhibits and hands-on experiences to immersive storytelling, the museum brings the past to life in ways that educate, inspire, and connect…

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March Artist Member of the Month

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Congratulations to Clara Brunk, our March Artist Member of the Month! Originally from New Mexico, she moved to Mobile in 1980 for a teaching job and was quickly captivated by the Southern charm and moss-draped oaks. Her love for art started young, learning from her mother, who explored many creative mediums. Though oil painting first…

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