Public Programs

Participants will push the boundaries of what constitutes a collage, drawing inspiration from their environment and experiences to tell their own stories with an array of materials. No materials are off limits in this fun camp.

Artist Charles Edward Williams of the current exhibition, Black River, will present an artist talk & film screening of his new work, Blessing in Disguise.

Aliosky García Sosa will introduce participants to traditional woodcut printmaking techniques as practiced at Havana's Taller Experimental de Gráfica.

Alabama Contemporary Art Center is open every second Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. with entry by donation for Downtown Mobile's monthly LODA Artwalk, and we almost always have a special visitors, programs, exhibitions, and/or activities to celebrate creative thinking. The Member Bar is also available to our adult members during each Artwalk while they enjoy all artist talks, exhibitions, and programs.

Scholars Dr. Kern Jackson from the University of South Alabama, Dr. Julia Cherry from the University of Alabama, representatives from Mobile Baykeeper, Grant, and Cribelli will discuss climate change and themes addressed in the Dangerous Landscapes exhibition, nineteeth-century industrialization, and how Alabama is impacted to this day.

In honor of the tremendous work mounted by artist Pinky/MM Bass and friends featured in Threads of (dis)Integration, join us for an intimate exhibition preview and dinner, featuring live music and meaningful discussion.

Join us for the first Mobile Animation Film festival pre-screener of 2024! This screening of experimental and a little bit out there animated short films will feature 9+ national and international shorts in varying mediums.

Join us for the first Mobile Animation Film festival pre-screener of 2024! This screening of experimental and a little bit out there animated short films will feature 9+ national and international shorts in varying mediums.

Join us for the first Mobile Animation Film festival pre-screener of 2024! This screening of experimental and a little bit out there animated short films will feature 9+ national and international shorts in varying mediums.

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