Community Calendar

Our MAC Members Show opens this July, celebrating the incredible talent of 81 local artists in an exhibition that will be on view July 9–August 27, 2026.
Join us for the opening reception during LoDa ArtWalk on Friday, July 10, from 6–9 p.m. at the Mobile Arts Council Gallery, Room 1927, 6 S. Joachim Street, downtown Mobile.
Made possible through support from the National Endowment for the Arts and Dempsey & Litchfield, this juried exhibition showcases a wide variety of artistic styles, mediums, and perspectives. Award winners—including First, Second, Third, two Honorable Mentions, and the Dempsey & Litchfield Award—will be announced during our MAC Members' Appreciation Celebration on August 14.
MAC members are also invited to vote throughout July for their favorite artwork to determine this year's Members' Choice Award.
Whether you're a longtime collector, an art enthusiast, or simply looking for something inspiring, there's something for everyone to discover in this exhibition.
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday–Friday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Admission is always free. We hope you'll join us to celebrate the remarkable creativity of our local arts community

Young artists in grades 4-5 work in a variety of mediums such as paint, clay, charcoal, and ink. They will practice and expand on their skills in drawing, color theory, art history, studio maintenance, and how to formally evaluate their own artwork and the artwork of others.

Young artists in grades 2-3 explore a variety of artistic mediums, practice creative thinking and problem solving, develop new tools for self-expression, and, most importantly, have fun making art! Our teaching artist will guide young artists through projects tailored to their age and skill levels to help them develop as artists and build important creative skills.

Young artists in grades 6-8 continue to improve upon their art-making skills with a focus on foundations and conceptual thinking.

Young artists who wish to apply to the Alabama School of Fine Arts will receive guidance during the application process including portfolio review and development.

All skill levels are welcome.

City Center Art for high school students is a rigorous multi-media art class with a balance of foundations/essential skills and independent projects. With guidance from the teaching artist, students will increase their observational drawing skills, further their technical control of various mediums and develop and execute individually conceived projects to further their technical control of various mediums and strengthen their conceptual skills.

In addition, students will learn about art-related careers and opportunities. Juniors and seniors receive guidance for college applications and essays while building visual arts portfolios to increase college opportunities.

All skill levels are welcome.

Young artists in grades 4-5 work in a variety of mediums such as paint, clay, charcoal, and ink. They will practice and expand on their skills in drawing, color theory, art history, studio maintenance, and how to formally evaluate their own artwork and the artwork of others.

Young artists in grades 2-3 explore a variety of artistic mediums, practice creative thinking and problem solving, develop new tools for self-expression, and, most importantly, have fun making art! Our teaching artist will guide young artists through projects tailored to their age and skill levels to help them develop as artists and build important creative skills.

Young artists in grades 6-8 continue to improve upon their art-making skills with a focus on foundations and conceptual thinking.

Young artists who wish to apply to the Alabama School of Fine Arts will receive guidance during the application process including portfolio review and development.

All skill levels are welcome.

City Center Art for high school students is a rigorous multi-media art class with a balance of foundations/essential skills and independent projects. With guidance from the teaching artist, students will increase their observational drawing skills, further their technical control of various mediums and develop and execute individually conceived projects to further their technical control of various mediums and strengthen their conceptual skills.

In addition, students will learn about art-related careers and opportunities. Juniors and seniors receive guidance for college applications and essays while building visual arts portfolios to increase college opportunities.

All skill levels are welcome.

Young artists in grades 4-5 work in a variety of mediums such as paint, clay, charcoal, and ink. They will practice and expand on their skills in drawing, color theory, art history, studio maintenance, and how to formally evaluate their own artwork and the artwork of others.