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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February 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…

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March: Friends in High Places

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The Mobile Arts Council is pleased to host Friends in High Places: Curated by Kathy Martin and Gail Bramer. Friends in High Places is an exploration of the ethereal beauty of flight and the profound connection between humans and birds. Through the lenses of painting, sculpture, and mixed media, the participating artists capture the essence…

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Mobile Arts Council Accepting Entries for May 2025 Photography Exhibition

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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…

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February Artist Member of the Month

February Artist member of the Month Huggy Bear da Poet

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…

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February: Visual Arts Achievement Program & Young at Art

The Mobile Arts Council is pleased to host 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 the Alabama State…

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January Organization Member of the Month

Congratulations to our January Organization Member of the Month: United States Sports Academy! Founded in 1972 by Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich, the United States Sports Academy (USSA) is the only accredited free-standing sports university in the U.S. With a mission to advance sports through education, research, and service, USSA has become a global leader in…

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JAWSfest YOUTH: STUDENT ART NEEDED

Have you heard of JAWS fest? The Jazz-Art-Writers-South Festival is a two-month long celebration of music, art, and culture at the University of South Alabama. Hosted by the South Alabama University Libraries department, this festival brings jazz concerts, art galleries, and more to the South Alabama and Mobile communities. The first JAWS Festival was hosted…

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January Artist Member of the Month

Congratulations to our January Artist Member of the Month Laura Ledbetter! Laura, a native of Mobile and proud mother of two, Jameson and Sarah Blake, has been immersed in the world of art and welding from a young age. She learned to weld in her father Frank Ledbetter’s shop when she was just twelve years…

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