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Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama 2024

Alabama Center for the Arts – Walking Gallery 133 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, AL, United States

We are pleased to again host the Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama! Come check it out... the colorful art is in our Walking Gallery (Visual Arts bldg.)! The exhibit is a traveling juried art show that displays artwork created by students throughout Alabama who have visual impairments, blindness, and/or deaf-blindness. The exhibit is free […]

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Paper Canvas Clay

Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building Main Gallery 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Paper Canvas Clay features the art of six artists in ACA's Main Gallery. Robert Cox David Edwards Dennis Johnson Fay Littrell Paxton Mobley Doris Welch Paper Canvas Clay was thoughtfully curated by Gail Bergeron, retired Athens State/ACA art faculty. Opening Reception with Paper Canvas Clay Artists: Paper Canvas Clay Friday, July 12th 12:00 noon Light […]

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Call to ACA Student Artists… call for art for the 2024 Emerging Artists Exhibition

Attention ACA Art Students! Students are invited (and encouraged) to enter art for the 2024 ACA Emerging Artists Exhibition! This show is in conjunction with the River Clay Fine Arts Festival which will be held for the 9th year on the grounds of Decatur’s City Hall in downtown Decatur. The festival had its inaugural event […]

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Faculty & Alumni Art Show

The 7th Juried Faculty & Alumni Art Exhibition is on display in the ACA Main Gallery September 9 through November 8. The show features 49 works from 29 artists consisting of faculty, staff, or alumni of Calhoun Community College and Athens State University. An artist reception will be held on Friday, September 20 at 5:30 […]

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Leovis Coats Whitt Art Exhibit

Alabama Center for the Arts – Walking Gallery 133 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, AL, United States

We are pleased to announce the opening of the Leovis Coats Whitt Art Exhibit on Tuesday, September 10. It will remain on display in the our Walking Gallery until Friday, September 20. An Opening Reception will be held at the Alabama Center for the Arts on Tuesday, September 10 at 5:30 pm. The reception will […]

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2024 ACA Emerging Artists Exhibition

Alabama Center for the Arts – Walking Gallery 133 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, AL, United States

We are thrilled to feature our students in the Emerging Artists Exhibit! September 25 - October 29, 2024 Walking Gallery of our Visual Arts building The ACA Emerging Artists Exhibit features the art work of students of Calhoun Community College and Athens State University and is held in conjunction with the juried River Clay Fine […]

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Downtown Decatur’s Dia de los Muertos Community Celebration

Alabama Center for the Arts 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink, and celebration. The holiday is based on a blend of Spanish culture, Mesoamerican ritual, and European religion. It is celebrated each year from October […]

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Athens State University Senior Thesis Exhibition – Fall 2024 LOOK

Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building Main Gallery 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

We invite you to come see the art of Athens State's seniors in the ACA Main Gallery, Visual Arts building. Featuring artists… Nathaniel Kostencki Alissa Benford Emerson Mayfield Opening Reception – Friday, November 22 at 5:30pm The ACA Gallery show is free and open to the public.

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Print Magic! Exhibition

Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building Main Gallery 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Print Magic! is featured in the ACA Main Gallery January 2 - February 14 Reception with show curator and ACA/Calhoun art faculty, Tara Segars:  Thursday, January 16 at 5:30pm Printmaking is an art-form that promotes community, experimentation, and play. Print Magic! showcases work from a variety of national artists who push the boundaries on what […]

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ACA’s Festival of the Cranes Art Exhibition

Alabama Center for the Arts – Walking Gallery 133 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, AL, United States

ACA is pleased to again host the juried Festival of the Cranes Art Exhibition featuring our students, alumni and faculty. Many of the art pieces are available to purchase. The artist receives 100% of the sale if you see something you have to have. Walking Gallery, ACA Visual Arts building Exhibition dates (beyond festival weekend):  January […]

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Youth Art Month 2025

Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building Main Gallery 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

The Alabama Center for the Arts’ annual Youth Art Month celebration will kick off on Thursday, February 27. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent will feature pieces of art from K-12 students from Morgan County, Decatur City, and Hartselle City schools, as well as students from some area private schools. The artwork is divided into […]

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Calhoun Student Juried Exhibition

Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building Main Gallery 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Calhoun Fine Arts is proud to present the annual Student Juried Exhibition, an exhibition that showcases the work created by our talented students. Join us in supporting our students at the Awards Reception on Wednesday, April 9th from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. The exhibition will be on view from April 3 - 15. ACA Visual […]

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Athens State University Senior Thesis Exhibition & Reception

Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building Main Gallery 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Athens State University Senior Thesis Exhibition & Reception Exhibit dates:  April 18-24, 2025 ACA Visual Arts bldg. - Main Gallery Free & open to the public. Reception with students:  Friday, April 18th - 5:30-7pm Free gallery reception hosted by the students! ACA normal business hours: Mon-Thurs, 8am-8pm Friday, 8am-12pm  

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