Posts Tagged ‘member of the month’
February 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 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…
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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 Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our December Organization Member of the Month Urban Emporium! Urban Emporium is a nonprofit retail incubator home to more than thirty local retailers, all under one roof at 260 Dauphin Street. Dedicated to supporting small businesses, Urban Emporium provides an accessible and welcoming space for entrepreneurs to share high-quality, locally made products with…
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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 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 MoreCongratulations to our October Artist Member of the Month Hannah Legg
Hannah Legg is a local muralist, illustrator, and designer bringing bold, nature-inspired art to walls across the Gulf Coast! Born in England and raised in Fairhope, Hannah’s early years were split between competitive swimming and her love of creating. She went on to earn a BFA in Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design…
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 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 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 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 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…
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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 MoreJanuary 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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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…
Read MoreDecember 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…
Read MoreDecember Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our December Artist Member of the Month, Annieo Klaas! Annieo Klaas- Paintings, an oil painter with a keen eye for overlooked beauty, is December’s Artist of the Month. Originally from Dakar, Senegal, Annieo’s creative journey led her to Seattle, Washington, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cornish College of the…
Read MoreBoard 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,…
Read MoreNovember Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our November Organization of the Month The Blind Mule! Tucked away at the corner of Claiborne and St. Michael Street with its distinctive red brick exterior and the iconic black mule mural on the side, this charming spot has become a local favorite for delicious food, craft drinks, and an inviting atmosphere. Whether…
Read MoreNovember Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our November Artist Member of the Month, Ben Kaiser! Born and raised in Alabama, he graduated from the University of Montevallo in 2016. There, Ben received a Bachelor of Fine Art in both Painting and Sculpture. His work is primarily figural, and nature related, often possessing a realistically rendered subject, with a surrealistic…
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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 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 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 MoreAugust Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our August Organization Member of the month, Mobile Botanical Gardens! Mobile Botanical Gardens mission is to provide experiences that help visitors of all ages appreciate and benefit from our unique Gulf Coast environment. The Gardens serve as a living classroom for residents and visitors alike. By providing a sense of place, we endeavor…
Read MoreAugust Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our August Artist Member of the month, Mayssam Iskandar! Born in Lebanon in 1988, Mayssam moved to Germany in 2006 to study art and digital graphic design. Since relocating to the U.S. in 2015, she has continued to develop her art, teaching private lessons, hosting paint parties, and participating in art shows. Mayssam…
Read MoreJuly Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our July Organization Member of the Month, Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council! Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council, Inc. (DIHAC) is a federal 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization formed in 2013 serving South Mobile County. DIHAC’s mission is to provide educational opportunities in the arts, and to increase public awareness of the rich…
Read MoreJuly Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our July Artist Member of the Month, John Halliday! Growing up on the Gulf Coast, John has always been fascinated with the wildlife and scenic beauty that life on the water provides. His love of art and being creative started at a very young age, but it was not until later in life…
Read MoreJune Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our June Artist Member of the Month, Tanya Parent! A proud member of the Mobile Arts Council, Tanya Parent is currently one of two dance educators at Dunbar Magnet School of the Creative and Performing Arts. Her love of dance and arts education led her to use her talents to educate, expose, and…
Read MoreJune Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our June Organization Member of the Month, Round but Square Studios! Round but Square Studios is a children’s art studio that focuses on the process of creating instead of the final product. Kids are free to explore and learn through discovery and are encouraged to think outside the box. The result is a…
Read MoreMay Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our May Artist Member of the Month, Marshall OHern! If you’ve ever walked through our ArtWalk vendor market area on Dauphin Street, you’ve likely met the ray of sunshine that is Marshall OHern. He has been a vendor with us for many years, bringing his talent and joyful nature to the people. Mobile…
Read MoreMay Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our May Organization Member of the Month, Mobile Art Association! Mobile Art Association (MAA) is the ideal organization for amateur and professional artists.It has a long history of supporting, educating, and providing opportunities for members to show their work. The organization was first organized in 1943 by Edmund DeCelle, William Broughton Bush, and…
Read MoreApril Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our April Organization Member of the Month, Azalea City Center for the Arts! The Azalea City Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization in Mobile, Alabama, with a mission to provide opportunities for children and adults to explore the world of artistic expression through quality educational programs, recitals and performance opportunities that…
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Congratulations to our April Artist Member of the Month, Serah Jeppsen! Serah Jeppsen is a gifted artist from Dauphin Island, Alabama. She is the inspiration behind Serah’s Rainbow, an art space and gallery named in her honor. Her primary artistic outlet is photography, a medium through which she seeks to capture the intrinsic beauty of…
Read MoreMarch Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our March Organization Member of the Month, The Loyola Art Show! The Loyola Art Show is setting sights on bringing the finest art shopping experience to the heart of the Gulf Coast, August 22-24, 2024 in Mobile, Alabama. They look forward to hosting this inaugural juried art show in our coastal city at the gorgeous Crown…
Read MoreFebruary Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our February Organization Member of the Month, Mobile Museum of Art! Since its founding in 1963 as a public/private entity then known as the “Mobile Art Gallery,” the art museum has evolved into the only accredited art museum in south Alabama, with a collection of over 6,400 artworks comprised of painting, sculpture, decorative…
Read MoreFebruary Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to February’s Artist Member of the Month, Missy Patrick! Missy Patrick is well known in our community for being an extraordinary oil painter. Her pieces are a harmonious expression of brushwork, light and color. The rich surfaces of her work occasionally depict cityscapes but more frequently it’s the natural landscape that moves from her…
Read MoreJanuary Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our January Organization Member of the Month, Alabama Contemporary Art Center! The mission of Alabama Contemporary is to support cultural production, provide space for courageous conversations that shape identity, and seed growth in the greater creative economy. They support living artists, and through their educational, public and curatorial programs advocate for human dignity…
Read MoreJanuary Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our January Artist Member of the Month, Sarah Rutledge Fischer! Sarah is a self-taught artist who works mostly with acrylics. She enjoys painting outdoor murals like the utility box she recently finished for Mobile Arts Council, but she typically paints on canvas or paper. Sarah says she “begins with backgrounds created en masse…
Read MoreDecember Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our December Organization Member of the Month, the Condé-Charlotte Museum! The Condé-Charlotte Museum and its collections are used as tools to educate the public about local, regional, and national history. Docents are committed to imparting its history to visitors, offering tours which last between one and two hours. The first level of the…
Read MoreDecember Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our December Artist Member of the Month, Harlan Toole Schwall! See Harlan’s work displayed within December’s exhibition, “Coastal Clay”, curated by Phillip Counselman, at our gallery. You can also visit her studio at the Central Arts Collective on 1260 Dauphin Street. Harlan received her B.F.A. in Painting and Sculpture from Appalachian State University…
Read MoreNovember Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our November Artist Member of the Month, Zak Todd! Zak is a local artist who has experience in teaching at Alabama Contemporary Art Center and through Mobile Arts Council’s education outreach program, Amp Up Arts. He is currently teaching visual arts classes through this program at Chastang-Fournier School. We are thrilled to have…
Read MoreNovember Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our November Organization Member of the Month, Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society of Mobile! The Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society of Mobile is one of the oldest arts organizations in the state of Alabama. It began on June 5, 1948, as simply “Watercolor Society of Mobile” as an outgrowth of the Bayou Painters…
Read MoreOctober Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our October Artist Member of the Month, Louis Tooker! Louis is a local architect working for the City of Mobile. His drawings look a bit different during his free time, with his focus turning mostly to the organic lines and structure of the human form. Louis speaks of his work, saying “For much…
Read MoreOctober Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our October Organization Member of the Month, Mobile Ballet! Mobile Ballet is the premier classical ballet school and performing company in south Alabama, providing world class performances, impactful outreach programs, and the highest quality dance training from beginner to pre-professional. Mobile Ballet was founded as a nonprofit organization in 1987 and has been…
Read MoreSeptember Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our September Artist Member of the Month, Gabby Luckie-Merz! Gabby is the lead vocalist of Disco Lemonade, a local alternative rock band with a funky twist. Together with bandmates Justin Stone (drummer), John Michael Adams (bassist), Jack Nicholas (guitarist), and Tyler Kendrick (keys/guitar/vocals), Disco Lemonade brings the party everywhere they play. Established in…
Read MoreSeptember Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our September Organization Member of the Month, Chickasaw Civic Theatre! The Chickasaw Civic Theatre was formed in 1963 and has put on countless productions since its inception. These include Our Town, Charlie’s Aunt, The Mousetrap, Sabrina Fair and Broadway hits such as, Camelot, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, The Secret Garden, Damn Yankees, Man of La Mancha, My Fair Lady, Titanic and Joseph…
Read MoreAugust Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our August Artist Member of the Month, Micah Mermilliod! Micah Mermilliod (he/him) creates work that often incorporates elements of collage, both in the mediums used and the ideas at play. He is most interested in adaptive changes that humans make, especially in an environment that is rapidly changing due to catalysts such as…
Read MoreAugust Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our August Organization Member of the Month, Mobile Symphony Orchestra! The Mobile Symphony Orchestra (MSO) enhances lives by achieving the highest standards in live symphonic music and music education. They accomplish their mission through their vision: by creating an environment that allows for the presentation of the finest quality music; attracting and hiring exemplary…
Read MoreJuly Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our July Organization Member of the Month, Mobile Opera! Mobile Opera is a dynamic and innovative regional opera company producing exceptional quality main-stage opera, educational programs, and community connections on the Central Gulf Coast. It is the oldest performing arts organization in Alabama and one of the oldest professional opera companies in the nation. Mobile…
Read MoreJuly Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our July Artist Member of the Month, Claire Rockwell! Claire Rockwell is a senior at the University of South Alabama studying theatre and film. She has appeared in numerous productions, including The Flick at Theatre USA and RENT at Joe Jefferson Playhouse. She has also been involved in multiple film and video productions in the Mobile…
Read MoreJune Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our June Artist Member of the Month, Savannah Mercer! Savannah, formerly known as MAC intern extraordinaire, is a visual artist working in many mediums. These include painting, drawing, graphic design, 3D work, photography, set design, SFX makeup, and more! She has recently started working as a multimedia production artist with local sign painter…
Read MoreJune Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our June Organization Member of the Month, The Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers! M.A.A.D. was established in 2021, by Wayne Curtis, with the sole purpose of supporting the youth in Africatown and surrounding areas on their journey to knowledge, purpose, and onto their destiny. They strive to do the following: Their mission is to…
Read MoreMay Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our May Artist Member of the Month, Dan Domenzain! Born in El Paso, TX and raised in Chihuahua Mexico, Dan now lives in Mobile, and can be found photographing any number of major Mobile events like ArtWalk, Mardi Gras parades, and more. Dan finds passion in experiencing and celebrating what makes us human –…
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Congratulations to our May Organization Member of the Month, Bay Cities Improv Company! Improv (Improvisational Comedy) is unique in that you will never see the same show twice. It’s different every time because the plot, characters, and dialogue of the scene or story are made up in the moment. Bay Cities take their cues from…
Read MoreApril Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our April Artist Member of the Month, Renee Wallace! Living the art life is a dream come true for Renee. Being on the Gulf Coast and witnessing the unique and beautiful coastal area inspires Renee’s art in almost every medium. Sketching and painting were her first loves. She uses soft graphite to sketch…
Read MoreApril Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our April Member Organization of the Month, The Azalea City Quilters‘ Guild! The history of this organization began back in 1976 when the bicentennial activities in the Mobile area included a quilt lecture and exhibit at FAMOS (Fine Arts Museum of the South) in conjunction with the Birmingham Museum. The event was so popular that many hoped…
Read MoreMarch Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our March Artist Member of the month, Nancy Goodman! Nancy was born in New England, moved to Colorado as a teenager and then to California for college. She made her first quilt for her firstborn about 45 years ago. A few years later she moved to New Mexico and finally to Alabama. Along…
Read MoreMarch Organization Member of the Month
Congratulations to our March Organization Member of the Month, Classical Ballet of Mobile! Their mission is to inspire lasting love and appreciation for ballet through superb training, artistic excellence, and performance opportunities. Classical Ballet of Mobile is pleased to host their first Invitational Gala, welcoming dancers from other area dance schools to present their ballets…
Read MoreFebruary Artist Member of the Month
Congratulations to our February Artist Member of the Month, Muffinjaw Designs! Muffinjaw Designs is a group of local artist that joined together while studying glass at The University of South Alabama in 2016. The group is comprised of Freddie Blache, Caroline Gratton, Gage Nobles, and Tres Johns. Muffinjaw Designs creates handmade, functional, and decorative glass…
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Congratulations to our February Organization Member of the Month, Mobile Mask! Mobile Mask is a once-per-year printed magazine and guide to Mardi Gras in South Alabama. Mobile Mask is also a Nappie-winning website, a popular Facebook page, and a Twitter feed. They are the place to turn for Mardi Gras information all year long. The…
Read MoreJanuary Member of the Month
Join us in congratulating The Mobile Jewish Film Festival presented by The Mobile Area Jewish Federation on being MAC’s January Member of the Month! We are excited to promote the 2023 Festival, “Celebration of Jewish Arts”, that embarks on a Jewish journey through film, theater, and music. Click here for more information on showtimes, locations,…
Read MoreDecember Member of the Month: Central Arts Collective
Established in 2017 to fill the need for affordable studio spaces for local artists, Central Arts Collective is a group of about 20 individual working artists who strive to craft community through service and arts cultivation in Mobile. Each artist occupies a studio space within the same building of Central Presbyterian Church located at 1260…
Read MoreNovember Member of the Month: Eastern Shore Art Center
The Mission of the Eastern Shore Art Center is to connect people of all ages and abilities with the arts through education, exhibitions, and outreach activities. This week (October 31-November 5), ESAC is hosting Plein Air Fairhope. This is a community celebration of painting in the great outdoors. 60 painters will be taking to the…
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Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival! A little about the organization:The Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to further the preservation and growth of jazz music for future generations. Their goal is to encourage young musicians to play jazz by educating them in its history and…
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