University of Mobile Students Launch Local Arts Magazine ‘Ant Farm’
A pair of University of Mobile students created 'Ant Farm,' a magazine celebrating local artists and Mobile's creative community and history.
Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival Seeks Poster Artists for 17th Annual Event
The Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival has opened its annual poster art contest earlier than usual, inviting artists to submit original designs ahead of a May 1 deadline…
History Museum of Mobile to Host Lunchtime Screening on Lingering Oil Spill Effects
The History Museum of Mobile will host a free lunchtime screening and discussion on the lasting effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Mobile Arts Council Director Bob Burnett Steps Down After 13 Years
Mobile Arts Council Executive Director Bob Burnett has resigned after thirteen years leading the nonprofit arts organization.
Fairhope Artist’s Peace-Themed ‘enCHANTment’ Exhibit Closes Out at Eastern Shore Art Center
A Fairhope exhibit built around a 15-foot peace-themed sculpture, the Jolly Lama Peace Project, closes out its run at the Eastern Shore Art Center, with the self-taught artist on hand…
Lunatix & Co. Finds a New Home Inside Gallery 450 in Downtown Mobile
Local artist and maker Courtney Matthews has relocated her boutique gallery, Lunatix & Co., into Gallery 450 — a shared creative workspace and co-op in the heart of downtown Mobile.…
Daphne Aerospace Engineer Trades Missile Defense for Homegrown Crafts and Algae Research
Daphne native Elizabeth Hayes moved from designing missile defense software to algae research while building a local crafters marketplace back home.
Half Shell Oyster House Set to Open First Alabama Location in Mobile
Half Shell Oyster House will open its first Alabama restaurant on Airport Boulevard in Mobile, hiring more than 100 workers.
Photographer Jerrid Jones Unveils Faces Portrait Exhibition at Mobile Arts Council
Mobile photographer Jerrid Jones is bringing a unique and compelling collection of portrait photography to the Mobile Arts Council with his exhibition titled Faces, which opens during the First Friday…
Photographer Jerrid Jones Unveils Faces Portrait Exhibition at Mobile Arts Council
A striking collection of portrait photography is headed to downtown Mobile this fall, as local photographer Jerrid Jones prepares to exhibit his series Faces at the Mobile Arts Council. The…