Reviewed by: Sharron Swain
Celebrate the magic of local arts at Arts Block Party on August 25 + other events this fall
Reading time: 3 minutes
Sponsored
If you love getting out to enjoy the arts in Birmingham, we’ve got a great lineup for you. Keep reading to learn about Arts Block Party on August 25, unique events at Alys Stephens Center, classes to hone your art skills + more.
Know before you go
You can find all the details on UAB Arts’ website, but here’s the rundown:
- What: UAB Arts presents Arts Block Party
- When: Friday, August 25 | 5-9PM
- Where: AEIVA and ASC Engel Plaza
- Who: FREE for the public
Arts Block Party is a moveable feast of culture and arts
Sponsored in part by Dora + Sanjay Singh Cultural Arts Fund, the Arts Block Party is a memorable night of art, music and food trucks.
Coined as a “moveable feast,” the event includes the opening of two exhibitions at Abroms-Engel Institue for the Visual Arts (AEIVA), an ArtPlay kids zone and clay art activities with UAB Arts in Medicine.
Learn about various UAB organizations at their table displays, then immerse yourself in a new culture at Red Baraat live in concert. This North Indian-inspired group is known for its singular sound with elements of hip-hop and jazz.
For a complete schedule of events, head to the Arts Block Party landing page.
UAB Arts + collaborators cultivate growth through the arts
Art—whether it’s expressed through song, dance or painting, is an outlet for expressing emotions, communicating ideas and so much much more. Knowing this, UAB Arts is dedicated to providing the Birmingham community (and beyond) with challenging and thoughtful art experiences.
UAB Arts’ website states their commitment to give back to our neighborhoods through creative education.
“Collectively, we are able to bring our community together through events, classes and performances that immerse individuals in a world of creativity. We believe that the arts are transformative—that they entertain, educate and heal.”
There’s more where that came from
Proving that they are a collaborative group passionate about seeing the art scene in Birmingham thrive, AEIVA, ASC, Artplay and Arts in Medicine have plenty of events for the entire city to bask in the rich arts culture.
Don’t believe us? Check out this lineup.
Upcoming AEIVA events
- Jaqueline Surell: Adoration Garden
- August 25-December 9
- Michael Dixon: The Undeniable Blackness Between Us
- August 25-December 9
Upcoming ASC events
- MOMIX: ALICE
- Thursday, September 7-Friday, September 8 | 7PM
- Ben Folds: What Matters Most Tour
- Sunday, September 17 | 6PM
- Corinne Bailey Rae
- Sunday, September 24 | 6PM
Upcoming Arts in Medicine event
- Kevin Spencer, Sensory Inclusive Magic Show
- Saturday, September 16 | 11AM and 1PM
Upcoming ArtPlay programming
- ArtPlay Fall classes
- October 2-December 19
At the heartbeat of this celebration of the arts, you’ll find all kinds of people who make it such an inclusive and exciting outlet for all of Birmingham to appreciate. Allow UAB Arts to inspire you and the rest of the community with the power of creativity at Arts Block Party.
Keep up with this mission and who it impacts at UAB Arts’ website!
Sponsored by:
