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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December 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…

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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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November 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…

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November Artist Member of the Month

Artist member of the month graphic- Ben Kaiser

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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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…

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October 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…

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