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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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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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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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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December Organization Member of the Month

Congratulations to our December Organization of the Month, The Frenchmen! On Jackson Street between Saint Francis and Dauphin you will find the newest arts organization in our great city. Inspired by the vibrant spirit of New Orleans’ Frenchmen Street, The Frenchmen is a dynamic art collective and gallery that brings together a diverse array of…

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Board Member Spotlight

We are excited to shine the spotlight on Katie Vogtner, a passionate and dedicated member of our Arts Council board. A proud Mobilian, Katie has been an active board member for the past three years and has served as our secretary for the last two. She is often found at our gallery during Art Walk,…

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Accepting anthology cover art submissions

Calling all local artists! The Mobile Arts Council is now accepting submissions for the cover art of “We Did It First: Poems from Poets of Mobile, Alabama” — an anthology celebrating the voices of 48 talented poets, curated by Mobile’s inaugural Poet Laureate, Charlotte Pence. This is your chance to design the cover for this…

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