Posts Tagged ‘Competition’
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…
Read MoreThe 20th Artys Awards Nominations are open
Nominations Open for the 20th Annual ArtysThe Mobile Arts Council is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 20th Annual Artys Awards! This annual award ceremony is the only one of its kind in Mobile and recognizes the incredible talent within our local creative community, celebrating the achievements and contributions of individuals…
Read MoreMark your calendar for our 12th Annual Throwdown!
Please join us at the coolest art competition in town, the 12th Annual Throwdown! The Mobile Arts Council’s grandest annual affair, aptly named “The Throwdown,” paints the town with creativity and purpose. For over a dozen years, local artists have eagerly embraced this unique live art competition. Five contenders—each fueled by passion and creativity—take their places. Armed…
Read MoreCall for Artists – 2024 MAC Members’ Show
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) will feature works by our Artist Members for the months of July and August 2024. Artwork can be 2D or 3D, as well as audio/video. Artists may submit up to two pieces of work that are no larger than 3’x6′ in area total (combined). Artists with more than one entry…
Read More“FIVE” Biennial College Art Competition
“Five” is a juried exhibition of work by students from the area’s five colleges and universities, sponsored every other year by the Mobile Arts Council (MAC). The 2024 exhibition will be displayed in MAC’s Gallery @ Room 1927 (6 South Joachim Street) from Thursday, April 4 through Tuesday, April 30, with a reception and awards…
Read MoreCall for Artists – 2023 MAC Members’ Show
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) will feature works by our Artist Members for the months of August and September 2023. Artwork can be 2D or 3D, as well as audio/video. Artists may submit up to two pieces of work that are no larger than 3’x6′ in area total (combined). Artists with more than one entry…
Read MoreThe Throwdown
The Throwdown is the Mobile Arts Council’s largest annual fundraising event. Proceeds go towards supporting our mission: to enrich the quality of life in the greater Mobile area through increasing accessibility to the arts and promoting a vibrant cultural community. View photos and details from previous Throwdown events on our main page here! For the…
Read MoreAzalea City Art Quilters & 2022 Throwdown Artists
This September, the Mobile Arts Council’s Gallery @ Room 1927 is hosting two new exhibitions. Viewpoints by the Azalea City Art Quilters features works from over 10 different art quilt collections completed by the group since 2020. The 2022 Throwdown Artists features works from this year’s 10th Annual Throwdown competitors – Mayssam Iskandar, John Halliday,…
Read More2022 MAC Members’ Show
The 2022 Annual MAC Members’ Show features 53+ 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…
Read MoreCall for Artists – 2022 MAC Members’ Show
The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) will feature works by our Artist Members for the months of July and August 2022. Artwork can be 2D or 3D, as well as audio/video. Artists may submit up to two pieces of work that are no larger than 3’x6′ in area total (combined). Artists with more than one entry…
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