Posts Tagged ‘art museum’
Mobile Arts Council Introduces a Partnership with Spring Hill College
The Mobile Arts Council and Spring Hill College announce a new partnership designed to expand access to arts programming for students and the greater Mobile community. Built on a shared commitment to service, the collaboration will bring a series of artist residencies, hands-on workshops, and exhibitions hosted on the Spring Hill College campus, connecting students…
Read MoreFebruary Organization Member of the Month Mobile Carnival Museum
Congratulations to our Organization Member of the Month, The Mobile Carnival Museum! The Mobile Carnival Museum is one of only a handful of museums in the world dedicated to the international cultural phenomenon of Carnival. They focus on how Carnival, with Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, as its height, is celebrated here in Mobile. Well known…
Read MoreFebruary Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our February Artist Member of the Month, Timothy Jones! Timothy Jones is a Daphne-based portrait and fine art photographer whose work explores place, perspective, and human presence. Rooted in the Gulf Coast, his photography reflects a deep appreciation for architecture, landscape, and the quiet character of familiar environments. His images of Washington, DC…
Read MoreAnthotype Members’ Workshop at Spring Hill College Murphy Fine Arts Building
Join Mobile Arts Council for an Anthotype Photography Workshop led by Wayne McNeil at Springhill College in their Murphy Fine Art Building on March 14, 2026 from 9am to 1pm. This will be a hands on immersive wrokshop exploring Anthotype photography. This style photography is a historic, non-toxic image-making process that merges art, science, and…
Read MoreMarch: At the Water’s Edge & Homage to the Trees of De Tonti presented by the National Endowment for the Arts
As hints of spring begin to appear, the Mobile Arts Council (MAC) joyfully sharestwo exhibits reminding us of nature’s growth. Cherie Peters’ exhibit, At the Water’s Edge, evokes an earthy aesthetic with her mixed-mediacompositions integrating found objects onto wood, paper, or plexiglass. Using ancient encaustictechniques, she creates modern textured compositions. Cherie showcases her work in…
Read MoreFebruary: Greater Mobile Student Show
Mobile, AL — Although the Visual Arts Achievement Program and Young at Art have been discontinued statewide, Mobile Arts Council, in partnership with Amp Up Arts, is proud to continue its commitment to arts education and student recognition through the Greater Mobile Student Show, on view throughout February 2026. With over 100 entries, this exhibition…
Read MoreJanuary Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our January Organization Member of the Month New Hand Signs! New Hand Signs is locally owned and operated serving the Gulf Coast and beyond, working as far out as Chicago and Arizona. In a world of cookie-cutter one size fits all design, they are committed to standing apart and providing high-quality, one-of-a-kind signage…
Read MoreJanuary Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our January 2026 Artist Member of the Month, Symone French! Locally known as Mobile’s Mistress of Soul, Symone has been putting in the work and captivating audiences with her powerhouse vocals since launching her career in 2014. A Mobile Bay “On the Rise: Artist to Watch and Nappie Award winner, French has gained…
Read MoreDecember Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our December Artist Member of the Month, Janet Shirley Nodar! Although she retired from journalism in late 2025, Janet Nodar will always be a writer. She says, “Ask me what I do, and I’ll give you a list of activities. Ask me what I am and there’s only one answer: I’m a writer.”…
Read MoreJanuary 2026: Britney Norman, Tiersha Faith Laird, and Savanna Asmus
The Mobile Arts Council is proud to announce its upcoming exhibitions for January 2026, featuring three artists whose works exemplify the beauty of nature and human figures. Groundwork is inspired by nature, urban environments, and the complexities of human experience, and invites viewers to engage through personal interpretation and emotional connection.Light, color, and motion interact…
Read MoreCity of Mobile’s Poet Laureate 2026-2027
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC), in partnership with the City of Mobile and the Alabama State Council on the Arts, is proud to announce the appointment of Alex Lofton, known throughout the community as “Huggy Bear da Poet,” as Mobile’s 2026–2027 Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate program celebrates the power of poetry to uplift, connect,…
Read MoreNovember Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our November Organization Member of the Month Ogden Museum of Southern Art! We loved visiting the museum last month and are excited to continue strengthening relationships with fellow arts organizations as we work together to connect and uplift creative communities across the Gulf Coast. Located in the Warehouse Arts District of downtown New…
Read MoreNovember & December 2025: Derek Norman & Ty Tover
The Mobile Arts Council is proud to announce its upcoming exhibitions for November and December 2025, featuring two distinctive artists whose works, though rooted in very different experiences, come together in a shared celebration of creativity, resilience, and expression. Drawing Conclusions showcases both new and seasoned works by Derek Norman, an internationally recognized botanical artist,…
Read MoreOctober 2025: Watercolor Society of Alabama & The Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society of Mobile
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) is proud to present two inspiring exhibitions this October: Watercolor Society of Alabama’s Annual Fall Show & The Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society of Mobile’s Annual Members’ Showcase. Watercolor Society of Alabama The Watercolor Society of Alabama (WSA) was organized in 1939 and has been a continuing and vibrant influence…
Read MoreSculpting Tradition: A Mardi Gras Moon Pie Workshop
The Mobile Arts Council and Amp Up Arts are proud to announce a unique professional development opportunity sponsored by Alabama Folklife Association for local art educators: Sculpting Tradition: A Mardi Gras MoonPie Workshop, taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Led by master float builder Steve Mussell and a team of professional artists with over…
Read MoreSeptember 2025: The Edge of Abundance and Lunch Lines
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) is proud to present two inspiring exhibitions this September: Lunch Lines by Anne Brooks and The Edge of Abundance by Janie Johnson and Kathy Martin. Lunch Lines – Anne BrooksFor nearly six years, while working downtown, artist Anne Brooks took time during her lunch breaks to explore the city with…
Read MoreAugust Organization Member of the Month
More than professional photographers, they are master storytellers. With every click of the shutter, Pickett Media Group captures moments that may last only seconds but become treasures for a lifetime. “The story is most important to us.” Whether through photographs or film, their work transports you back in time, letting you relive the joy, love,…
Read MoreAugust Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our Artist Member of the Month Lynn Henderson Oldshue! She is both locally and nationally recognized for her remarkable storytelling skills, playing an essential role in our community by sharing stories that might otherwise go unheard. While she’s most comfortable listening and writing to bring others’ voices to the page—and prefers not to…
Read More2025 Members’ Show Awards
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Members’ Show, during our Members Appreciation Night celebration on August 8th at the Gallery @ Room 1927. More than 1,000 visitors poured through the doors to experience an evening of art, music, and community. This year’s exhibition was juried by esteemed…
Read MoreJuly Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our July Artist Member of the Month Cade Thornton! Cade or as you may know him at ArtWalk Cottage Art by Cade, is a self-taught artist with roots in a small town just outside of Dothan, Alabama. By day, he works as an electrician but by night, he transforms into a dedicated and…
Read MoreJuly & August: 2025 Annual MAC Members’ Show
The 2025 Annual MAC Members’ Show features 64 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 July and August! We will announce the awards, sponsored by the Dempsey & Litchfield Fund, on August…
Read MoreJune Artist Member of the Month
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…
Read MoreJune Organization Member of the Month
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+…
Read MoreJune: “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)…
Read MoreMay: “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…
Read MoreApril Organization Member of the Month
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…
Read MoreApril 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…
Read MoreApril: “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…
Read MoreRelease 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…
Read MoreMarch Organization Member Of the Month
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…
Read MoreMarch Artist Member of the Month
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…
Read MoreFebruary Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our February Organization member of the month Samuel Edward Theater Company! Samuel Edward Theater Company (S.E.T.) is a nonprofit organization that is a true gem in the heart of Mobile, Alabama. The theater company is named in honor of Japonica Brown’s late father, Samuel Edward Westry, a man whose resilience and wisdom continue…
Read MoreMarch exhibition, “Friends in High Places,” curated by Kathy Martin and Gail Bramer
The Mobile Arts Council is pleased to announce the opening reception for the group exhibition “Friends in High Places” on March 14th, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The event will be held MAC’s community gallery @ Room 1927, located at 6 South Joachim St, Mobile, AL. This exhibition, catalogued by Kathy Martin and Gail Bramer, brings…
Read MoreMobile Arts Council Accepting Entries for May 2025 Photography Exhibition
The Mobile Arts Council is excited to announce that they are currently accepting entries for their May 2025 Photography Exhibition, “Tell Us Your Story”, in celebration of National Photography Month. This is an excellent opportunity for photographers to showcase their unique perspectives and share the stories that shape their creative vision. This opportunity is open…
Read MoreFebruary Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our February Artist Member of the Month Huggy Bear da Poet! Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Huggy Bear da Poet has graced stages across the country, from L.A. and Atlanta to New York and DC. He’s opened for legends like Nikki Giovanni, Jill Scott, Fantasia, and Rickey Smiley, and has become a…
Read MoreMobile Arts Council Presents “Catt Prints” a retrospective for Catt Sirten & Jerry Roldan; a Retrospective
On Friday, January 10, the Mobile community will gather during LoDa ArtWalk to honor two influential Mobile artists, Catt Sirten, and Jerry Roldan, at The MAC Gallery @ Room 1927 from 6pm-9pm. Catt passed away on August 6, 2023, leaving a lasting impact on the Gulf Coast region through his 40-year radio career. Known for…
Read More2025 Visual Arts Achievement Program & Young at Art
The Mobile Arts Council is now accepting entries for the 2025 District 1 Visual Arts Achievement Program and Young at Art! Those eligible for District 1 include public and private schools Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, and Washington counties. Every student who receives a District Award will be recognized in the State Awards from…
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 More2024-25 Mobile Arts Guide
Mobile Arts Council is proud to announce our 2024-25 Mobile Arts Guide! This guide is representative of our mission to enrich the quality of life in the Mobile area through increasing accessibility to the arts and promoting a vibrant cultural community. Through the pages of this guide, you will find a wealth of arts events…
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: 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 More2024 Annual MAC Members’ Show
The 2024 Annual MAC Members’ Show features 63 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 July and August! We will announce the awards, sponsored by the Dempsey & Litchfield Fund, on August…
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