Posts Tagged ‘art gallery’
November Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our November Organization of the Month The Blind Mule! Tucked away at the corner of Claiborne and St. Michael Street with its distinctive red brick exterior and the iconic black mule mural on the side, this charming spot has become a local favorite for delicious food, craft drinks, and an inviting atmosphere. Whether…
Read MoreNovember Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our November Artist Member of the Month, Ben Kaiser! Born and raised in Alabama, he graduated from the University of Montevallo in 2016. There, Ben received a Bachelor of Fine Art in both Painting and Sculpture. His work is primarily figural, and nature related, often possessing a realistically rendered subject, with a surrealistic…
Read MoreBoard Member Spotlight
We are proud to shine light on board member Charlie Kelly! Meet Charlie, a passionate advocate for the arts and a dedicated member of the Arts Council of Mobile (MAC) Board. Born and raised between the vibrant cities of New Orleans and Mobile, Charlie’s artistic journey began early. He graduated from the Alabama School of…
Read MoreNovember & December: GLIMPSES by Jerry Bousard and Art For All
GLIMPSES is inspired by the fragility of innocence in all children. A precious quality that in fleeting moments of time often reflect who we really are. Jerry Bousard is a self-taught artist, and started pencil drawing as a young child. He always had a love of portraits. As an adult, he put it down for over…
Read MoreOctober Organization of the Month
Congratulations to our October Organization Member of the Month the Mobile Medical Museum! Nestled on the grounds of USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital, this incredible museum houses one of the largest collections of medical artifacts in the Southeast, showcasing history from the 16th century to today, representing major historical developments in many different fields of…
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Celebrating Leadership in Our Community! We are thrilled to spotlight Shonnda Smith, the newly appointed Executive Director of Public Works! As the driving force behind the smooth operational delivery of initiatives across Parks and Recreation, Public Services, Events, and more, Shonnda is dedicated to creating a Mobile we can all be proud to call home.…
Read MoreOctober: The Predictably Unpredictable: Tales From the Land of Ardithian by Ardith Goodwin
Ardith Goodwin, acclaimed visual artist and storyteller, is set to make her literary debut with the release of her first novel, Pendwonderative, the inaugural book in her “predictably unpredictable” fantasy series for ages 9 and up. To celebrate this milestone, Goodwin will also launch her solo art show, The Predictably Unpredictable Tales From The Land…
Read MoreSeptember Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our September Artist Member of the month Marnée Wiley ! Marnée Wiley is a professional artist and educator based in Mobile, Alabama. Using acrylics and mixed media, she crafts bold paintings inspired by nature and the human experience, focusing on themes of motherhood, spiritual enlightenment, and unusual creatures. Her work features bright palettes…
Read MoreSeptember: PleinAirSouth & 2024 Throwdown Artists
This September MAC features two new exhibitions: “On the Waterfront” by PleinAirSouth and works by our 2024 Throwdown Artists. This month’s exhibition series is sponsored by The Mobile Airport Authority. On the Waterfront: The Mobile Bay area is rich with a diversity of water resources, which provide much inspiration for our local artists. The PleinAirSouth…
Read MoreMAC welcomes new staff member!
Please join us in welcoming our newest staff member, Community Engagement Coordinator, Jessica Jones! Jessica is joining us from Colorado Springs where she served as the Events & Marketing Director at Cottonwood Center for the Arts. Jones brings with her six years of nonprofit arts experience, and a distinct passion for the arts in the…
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