Public Programs

Alabama Contemporary is Taking it to the Street! We are embarking on an ambitious redevelopment project that will ultimately make the contemporary art museum more sustainable, increase impact and generate more equitable opportunities for artists across the state of Alabama.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this event provides the perfect setting to hone your skills in figure drawing and meet like-minded individuals in a relaxed, inspiring environment. Entry is $20, and space is limited. Bring you own art supplies or purchase a kit onsite with additional donation.

A Family-Friendly selection of animation short films curated by the Mobile Animation Film Festival, coming Fall 2024. This pre-screener will feature 9+ national and international shorts by emerging animation artists, and will be screened in our 3rd Floor Terrace Room at Alabama Contemporary Art Center. This one is for the kiddos! Light snacks provided for a suggested $5 donation, this event is Free and Open to the Public!

Our 3 Mobile arts organizations - Mobile Arts Council, Alabama Contemporary, and Mobile Museum of Art - are coming together to present the first of a new quarterly arts networking series. We'll have drinks by donation, conversational games, membership giveaways, and a brief presentation and discussion with our host organizations each quarter.

Join us for a Curator Talk on September 19th at 7pm with Micah Mermilliod who's exhibition As Pretty Does is currently on view at Alabama Contemporary until October 19th.

Join us Friday, October 11th, during Artwalk for the 6th Annual Mobile Animation Film Festival, located in the 3rd Floor Terrace Room at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center!

We're leaving 301 Conti Street with the biggest, baddest, art party of the year! The Wild Things Ball is a biennial ACAC member blowout happening before All Hallows Eve, where we can all flex our creativity and get weird. You must be a member to attend, so join today!

We're leaving 301 Conti Street with the biggest, baddest, art party of the year! If you haven't heard, our building is going under construction, so [...]

Join us at Cedar Street Social on Friday, May 9th at 7 P.M.. And remember, we aren’t afraid to hunt you down!

While parents and caregivers enjoy a a slow-flow yoga session with Kindred Yoga, Alabama Contemporary will facilitate art activities exploring themes in our exhibitions sited around the state.