Posts Tagged ‘art’
Board 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 MoreMAC Holiday Fundraiser
Mobile Arts Council is selling holiday card sets featuring a digital design by our own Kathleen Kirk Stoves! With the card’s design, Kathleen chose to spotlight our beloved Mardi Gras history while celebrating the holiday season. Every dollar raised by the sale of these cards goes directly to our mission to enrich the quality 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…
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 MoreBoard Member Spotlight
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 MoreMobile Arts Council partners with Army Corps of Engineers to bring art to their new building. ARTISTS: APPLY NOW!
Mobile Arts Council is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District to help beautify their new space with fabulous local art! Muralists, sculptors, and visual artists of all mediums from the Mobile Bay area are encouraged to apply! A selection committee will review all applications to ensure…
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…
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