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Art Yard Party

Art Yard Party

June 20, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us for the Art Yard Party, Alabama Contemporary’s Spring lawn party and fundraiser featuring food, games and libations. We’ll have carnival games, art activities, whimsical creatures, music and absurdist entertainment. Do points matter? Not really, but there will be prizes. All ages are welcome!

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Raise 251.2
February 8, 2019 - March 30, 2019    
The second iteration of Raise 251, 251.2, takes a deep dive into the culture, economy, and traditions of the Cambodian and Laotian communities seeded in Bayou La Batre. By taking a focused look at these communities’ approach to food, work, and faith, we are expanding and diversifying the parameters of how health is defined in our community.
LoDa Art Walk - February
February 8, 2019    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Alabama Contemporary Art Center for an evening of FREE fun for the whole family. In addition to the featured exhibition, second Fridays are full [...]
Mindful Movement Saturdays
February 9, 2019    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join certified instructor Lisa Blount for Mindful Movement, an all-levels gentle yoga session in which participants will focus on releasing tension, gaining strength and flexibility, and [...]
Kids Studio
February 9, 2019    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Kids Studio is a weekly program that encourages children ages 3-10 to explore contemporary art. Activities are designed to stimulate young minds while offering cross-curriculum learning opportunities with hands-on projects. Classes are taught by local artists and trained professional educators.
ASCA Artist Grants Workshop
February 12, 2019    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for a free workshop on applying to the Individual Artist Fellowship Grants annually awarded by the Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA).
Word/Play at Ben May Library
February 14, 2019    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Word/Play is a program that encourages children ages 2-5 to create works of art inspired by contemporary children's literature.
Mindful Movement Lunch Hour
February 14, 2019    
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Join certified instructor Lisa Blount for Mindful Movement, an all-levels gentle yoga session in which participants will focus on releasing tension, gaining strength and flexibility, and [...]
Kids Studio at Ben May Main Library
February 14, 2019    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Kids Studio is a weekly program that encourages children ages 3-10 to explore contemporary art. Activities are designed to stimulate young minds while offering cross-curriculum learning opportunities with hands-on projects. Classes are taught by local artists and trained professional educators.
Mindful Movement Saturdays
February 16, 2019    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join certified instructor Lisa Blount for Mindful Movement, an all-levels gentle yoga session in which participants will focus on releasing tension, gaining strength and flexibility, and [...]
Kids Studio
February 16, 2019    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Kids Studio is a weekly program that encourages children ages 3-10 to explore contemporary art. Activities are designed to stimulate young minds while offering cross-curriculum learning opportunities with hands-on projects. Classes are taught by local artists and trained professional educators.
Meet the Curator
February 19, 2019    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
For the launch of our new Guest Curator program we are hosting information sessions for anyone interested in answering the Call for Proposals. Our newly appointed Director of Exhibitions and Public Programs, elizabet elliott, will be available to explain how the program works, answer questions and receive feedback.
Word/Play
February 21, 2019    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Word/Play is a program that encourages children ages 2-5 to create works of art inspired by contemporary children's literature.
Mindful Movement Lunch Hour
February 21, 2019    
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Join certified instructor Lisa Blount for Mindful Movement, an all-levels gentle yoga session in which participants will focus on releasing tension, gaining strength and flexibility, and [...]
Mindful Movement Saturdays
February 23, 2019    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join certified instructor Lisa Blount for Mindful Movement, an all-levels gentle yoga session in which participants will focus on releasing tension, gaining strength and flexibility, and [...]
Kids Studio
February 23, 2019    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Kids Studio is a weekly program that encourages children ages 3-10 to explore contemporary art. Activities are designed to stimulate young minds while offering cross-curriculum learning opportunities with hands-on projects. Classes are taught by local artists and trained professional educators.
Mindful Movement Lunch Hour
February 28, 2019    
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Join certified instructor Lisa Blount for Mindful Movement, an all-levels gentle yoga session in which participants will focus on releasing tension, gaining strength and flexibility, and [...]
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