Alabama now has an official month dedicated to the celebration of the arts and humanities. In October, Gov. Kay Ivey declared October 2022 as Arts and Humanities Month for the state of Alabama. The ...

Alabama has inspired plenty of artists over the years. From folk artists to sculptors to cartoonists, our state has been the home to many talented creatives over the years. With that in mind, I ...

The Orange Beach Festival of Arts has long been a beloved spring tradition along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Now it has earned national recognition. Readers of USA Today named the event the best art ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Contemporary Art Center in downtown Mobile is set to undergo a major renovation come the end of the year. While it’s forcing them to temporarily close their doors -- ...

When Amita Bhakta first applied for an Alabama Folk Arts grant years ago at the urging of a friend, she admits she had very low expectations that she would actually receive funds, let alone be ...

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