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“SUSTAINING DIALOGUES: TWO PAINTERS”

The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of “Sustaining Dialogues: Two Painters” in the Center’s Main Gallery on September 9. The exhibit will feature 20 paintings a piece from Alabama artists Daniel White and Tony Sturgis. Sturgis will exhibit new works from over the last year and White will exhibit […]

ACA Emerging Artists Exhibit

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

The ACA Emerging Artists Exhibit features the art students of Calhoun Community College and Athens State University and is held in conjunction with the juried River Clay Fine Arts Festival held in historic downtown Decatur on the grounds of City Hall. River Clay Fine Arts Festival brings together people from across the region to celebrate […]

Festival of the Cranes Art Exhibition

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

The ACA is hosting our 8th annual juried Festival of the Cranes Art Exhibition in the Walking Gallery of our Visual Arts building. This show is in conjunction with the Friends of Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Festival of the Cranes. ACA’s Festival of the Cranes Art Exhibition features art by students, alumni, faculty, and staff […]

“Lunch & Learn” Art History Gallery Talk

Live Stream

Guest lecturer, Stephen Humphreys will share insightful information about the art in his private collection from his travels in Vietnam. He will answer questions submitted through the comments section during the live event. Meet us on Alabama Center for the Arts Facebook account on Tuesday, Feb. 8th at 12:00pm! The "Faces of Vietnam" exhibition is […]

Spring 2022 Writers Series at ACA

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

Lunch & Learn at the ACA hearing some of our fine Alabama writers read and speak. All events are 12:30pm-1:30pm February 16 - Marlin Barton March 16 - Gayle Young April 20 - Jasmine Flowers May 18 - John Gaines

Feature Film Screening & Workshop, “Role Model”

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

Thursday, March 24 at 3:00 pm ACA Recital Hall (Performing Arts building) Q&A session with the Writer/Director and Producer, David Nemeth Free and open to the public.

Spring 2022 Writers Series at ACA

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

Lunch & Learn at the ACA hearing some of our fine Alabama writers read and speak. All events are 12:30pm-1:30pm February 16 - Marlin Barton March 16 - Gayle Young April 20 - Jasmine Flowers May 18 - John Gaines

2022 Junior Duck Stamp Art Show

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

We are so happy to have the 2022 JUNIOR DUCK STAMP ART SHOW with us again this year! The Junior Duck Stamp Program is a youth art contest sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that is designed to teach youth about waterfowl and their habitat needs. The annual contest is held in each […]

Celebrating the life, art, & spirit of Guy McClure, Junior: A retrospective of his artwork from private collectors

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

The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of "Celebrating the Life, Art, and Spirit of Guy McClure, Jr.,” featuring 58 paintings by Guy McClure, Jr. from private collectors. Celebrating the Life, Art, and Spirit of Guy McClure, Jr. Opening Tuesday, May 10 in the Center’s Walking Gallery, this exhibit honors […]

“stillness in action” featuring Tiril Benton

The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of “stillness in action” by Tiril Benton. Award-winning artist Tiril Benton’s newest show will open in the Center’s Main Gallery on Monday, May 16. Tiril was born in London, England and now lives in Huntsville, Alabama. Primarily self-taught, she began painting following the […]

Spring 2022 Writers Series at ACA

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

Lunch & Learn at the ACA hearing some of our fine Alabama writers read and speak. All events are 12:30pm-1:30pm February 16 - Marlin Barton March 16 - Gayle Young April 20 - Jasmine Flowers May 18 - John Gaines