August 11, 2023 – November 26, 2023 @ –
In this group exhibition of 13 artists curated by Elizabeth S. Hawley, U.S. boundaries are reconceptualized as border waters that emphasize the shorelines of the coterminous U.S. and its island regions; the historical and contemporary significance of waterways ranging from inland rivers to international oceanic passages and their inextricable linkage with colonialist, imperialist U.S. policies; and the ecological inseparability of waterways that ensures changes in one area’s border waters have global effects.
September 8, 2023 – January 27, 2024 @ –
Black River is a series of works by the artist Charles Edward Williams that acts as a composite portrait of the relationship between the artist and his father. Throughout this developing series, Williams uses biblical parables and modern narratives to explore the profound act of forgiveness between father and son.
October 4, 2023 – December 31, 2024 @ –
Remembering the Avenue is a civic practice exhibition curated through Alabama Contemporary’s Guest Curator Program that enlists the local community in mapping the history, legacy, and possible futures for historic Davis Avenue.
October 4, 2023 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm –
Join us at the Historic Avenue Cultural Center to celebrate the opening of the newest partnership exhibition, Remembering the Avenue. The opening day celebration from 4 to 8 p.m. will include a ribbon cutting, food trucks, music, and festivities. Rev. Milton Saffold will welcome all with an invocation to start the evening, followed by performances by Ancienthangs and Catharsis tha Poet, words from the exhibition curator, Jada Jones and others, while the Excelsior Brass Band provides music throughout the evening.