Alex Lofton, “Huggy Bear da Poet,” Named Mobile’s 2026-2027 Poet Laureate
The Mobile Arts Council has named Alex Lofton, known as “Huggy Bear da Poet,” as the city's 2026-2027 Poet Laureate to promote literary arts and community engagement.
Community Events Calendar: What’s Happening Around Mobile Through Early September
A roundup of community events across the Mobile area, from Mobile Tiki Week and the Business Expo to the Gulf Coast Card Show and ongoing museum exhibits, running through early…
City of Mobile, Mobile Arts Council Launch Interactive Map of Downtown Public Art
The City of Mobile and the Mobile Arts Council have launched an interactive online map cataloging more than 70 public artworks throughout downtown Mobile.
Mobile Arts Council Unveils Inaugural MobTown Mural Festival for September
The Mobile Arts Council has announced the inaugural MobTown Mural Festival, a two-day public art event set for Sept. 12-13, 2026, in downtown Mobile.
Mobile Arts Council Names Winners of 2026 Annual Members’ Show
The Mobile Arts Council named Elsa Payton's "The Keeper" Best in Show and honored six other artists at its 2026 Annual Members' Show, on view through Aug. 27.
Great Day Latte to Host Poetry Open Mic Featuring Queen Black for LoDa ArtWalk
Great Day Latte hosts a Poetry Open Mic featuring poet Queen Black during Mobile's LoDa ArtWalk on Aug. 14, presented by Poet Laureate Huggy Bear da Poet.
Mobile Arts Council Names Its July Honorees: Innovation Portal and Vanessa Quintana
The Mobile Arts Council has named Innovation Portal its July Organization Member of the Month and artist Vanessa Quintana its July Artist Member of the Month, recognizing a new downtown…
Minnesota Gay Men’s Chorus to Make First Mobile Stop for Bay Area Inclusion Benefit
The Twin City Gay Men's Chorus, a Minnesota-based ensemble making its first visit to Mobile, will perform at Bishop State Community College in a benefit concert for the local nonprofit…
Downtown Mobile Alliance Offers $3,000 Micro-Grants for Artists to Turn Utility Boxes Into Art
Local artists with an eye for brightening city streets have a new opportunity in downtown Mobile. The Downtown Mobile Alliance is offering micro-grants to pay artists who transform plain utility…
Fallen Bienville Square Oaks Live On as Art in Downtown Mobile
The iconic oak trees lost from Bienville Square after Hurricane Sally have found a second life. Wood salvaged from the storm-damaged trees was transformed into a collection of art pieces…