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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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The Project 2024: The Art Buffet (Student Exhibition)

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

This show is the culmination of the 2-week experience of The Project (arts camp for high school age students), our focus this year being Studio Art. This year’s Project had regional high school participants learning from our Calhoun and Athens State Fine Arts faculty to create their own original works in Ceramics, Mixed Media, Mosaics, […]

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“Orchestrating Beauty: A Synthesis of Nature and Technology” by Shawn Donahoo, Artist & Composer

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

Orchestrating Beauty explores “the beauty of nature beyond the natural.” “Technology is always pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and we can use it to reach beyond what we know,” Donahoo stated. “It offers a bridge to connect us to a previously unseen shore. The thrill of exploration can be a powerful experience that […]

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Athens State University Senior Art Exhibition, “LOOK”

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

Please visit the Athens State University's graduating senior art students exhibition at the Alabama Center for the Arts. Opening Reception:  Friday, April 19th at 5:00pm Free and open to the public.

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Calhoun Spring Student Art Show

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

The Calhoun Spring Student Art Show is featured in our Main Gallery and Walking Gallery. Awards Reception at 12:00pm-1:00pm on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Free and open to the public!

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Closing Reception & Program for “Portraits of Hope”

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

A closing reception and program featuring Beverly McNeil, artists, and ladies who have recovered at The Lovelady Center will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 5:30 pm (reception) with program at 6:00pm. The event is free and open to the public. Description: In 2004, Brenda Lovelady Spahn founded The Lovelady Center, a faith-based […]

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Junior Duck Stamp Context Drawing Workshop with Tammie Clark

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

Junior Duck Stamp Drawing Workshop with Tammie Clark Free and open to children interested in entering the Jr. Duck Stamp Contest Location: Room 118 (3M Room)

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Portraits of Hope: Inspirational Stories from the Lovelady Center

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

In 2004, Brenda Lovelady Spahn founded The Lovelady Center, a faith-based rehabilitation facility in Birmingham, Alabama where women come to live for nine to twelve months as they recover from addiction, domestic violence, or incarceration. The center strives to help women rebuild their lives and walk forward with faith-driven hope for the future and a […]

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Not So Much A Whisper

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

The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest show, “Not So Much A Whisper” by Sarah Cusimano Miles. The exhibit will open on Monday, May 8 in the Main Gallery and remain on display until Friday, June 30. This will be Miles’ second show at the Alabama Center for the Arts. […]