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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.

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.

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.

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.

Memorializing the dead is a sacred act, upon which entire belief systems are structured. Molly Jae Vaughan’s work, begun before most of the online data bases and websites dedicated to Transgender Day of Remembrance were established, raises visibility of the epidemic of violence the trans and gender non-conforming community faces by emphasizing each individual from her chronologically selected list of 42, with complex actions and labor heavy processes. For Vaughan, each individual’s life is worth equal time, whether they were a leader, a star, or simply someone trying to survive on the streets.

Join us during Artwalk for the 6th Annual Mobile Animation Film Festival, located in the 3rd Floor Terrace Room at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center!

Mark your calendar for our first ever BRUNCH RAVE - think bellinis and blacklights, music and costumes (of course). We will have the pleasure of hosting some of the best drag entertainers on the Gulf Coast with over the top artistic performances, while our DJs spin dance hits you know and love. Enjoy thoughtfully curated food with drinks provided by Cathead Distillery as you take in all of the fluorescent floral fun.

Kindred Yoga will join us on the terrace at ACAC on the last Saturday morning of every month, from 9-10 a.m. This drop-in session will feature a 45-minute yoga flow followed by 15 minutes of mingling with fresh, cold-pressed juices for sale from Ginger & Spice.