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SUMMARY:InToto's Spring Pop-Up Card + Art Sale
DESCRIPTION:We hope you’ll make plans to join us for InToto Creative Arts’ Spring Card + Art Sale! InToto supporter and award-winning local chef\, Kristen Farmer-Hall\, invites us into her chic new studio space\, La Maison\, for a private party and pop-up art sale. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and wine while you shop for a good cause. It’s the perfect chance to find a beautiful\, thoughtful gift for yourself or a loved one and makes for an excellent Mom Date (just in time for Mother’s Day)!\nWe will have a truly impressive selection of hand-printed cards\, created by the InToto Junior Council\, with 100% of card sales benefitting InToto’s healing arts programs for people here in Birmingham who are coping with homelessness\, mental illness\, post-traumatic stress\, and other hardships. InToto will also have original artworks\, prints\, and merchandise for sale. InToto’s Artists receive 80% of their art sales!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/intotos-spring-pop-up-card-art-sale/
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SUMMARY:Improv Fundraiser at TNT for InToto Creative Arts
DESCRIPTION:Local comedian\, emcee\, artist\, and InToto Arts teaching artist\, Chris Davis\, will host an improv comedy show at Terrific New Theatre benefitting InToto this month. This community fundraiser supports InToto’s healing arts programs across their six partner organizations. Audiences can expect quick wit\, unexpected moments\, and plenty of laughs\, all inspired by the planet we call home in honor of Earth Day.\nThe show is set to take place on Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026\, from 6:00-9:00 PM at Terrific New Theatre on 5th Avenue North. Guests are invited to peruse InToto’s pop-up art show in the lobby beginning at 6pm\, where they will enjoy complementary refreshments and a cash bar\, before settling in for a wildly hilarious show at 7pm.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/improv-fundraiser-at-tnt-for-intoto-creative-arts/
LOCATION:Terrific New Theatre\, 2821 2nd Ave S Ste A\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35233\, United States
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SUMMARY:InToto's "Our Voices" Community Arts Showcase
DESCRIPTION:InToto invites you to “Our Voices” for an evening that celebrates the healing power of creativity and community on Tuesday Sept 9th! “Our Voices” features visual art\, live poetry readings and musical performances from InToto’s participating artists across our 5 partnering organizations:\n*Firehouse Shelter for men\n*Pathways Home shelter for women and children\n*Faith Chapel Care Center serving people navigating housing insecurity\n*The 1920 Club for people in recovery from mental illness\n*Birmingham VA serving veterans \nArt sale 6-9pm\nLive performances start 7pm \nThis free\, all-ages event welcomes the entire community! Guests will enjoy complimentary refreshments. Donations are encouraged on a pay-what-you-can basis and will contribute to sustaining InToto’s mission of providing transformative arts experiences that inspire resilience and belonging for so many in our city who lack the resources and access to outlets for expression\, connection\, and healing. \nWe invite you to open your eyes\, ears\, and hearts in support of these talented artists and storytellers. 80% of art sales will go directly to the creators. The remaining proceeds\, plus any donations from the evening will support InToto’s healing arts programs for veterans and people navigating homeless and poverty\, mental illness\, and disability. \nWe are so grateful to be hosted again by the generous folks behind the stunning venue Avenue D Events and so appreciative to have support from: Alabama State Council on the Arts\, Blue Cross Blue Shield\, Second Row Law\, La Féte\, and The Retail Companies. We couldn’t do it without you!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/intotos-our-voices-community-arts-showcase/
LOCATION:Avenue D Events\, 3008 4th Avenue South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly Programs,Fundraiser,Poetry
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SUMMARY:Improv Comedy Benefit Show & Pop-Up Supporting InToto!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of spontaneous laughter and community support as Birmingham’s top improv comedians take the stage to create comedy in real time—no script\, just pure\, unpredictable fun! Big thank you to Chris Davis of Ugly Baby improv for putting on this wonderful event and to the beautiful Terrific New Theatre for hosting! \n6pm – Doors\n6-9pm – Original artwork and merchandise designed by InToto artists will be available for purchase in the Terrific New Theatre lobby before and after the show!\n7pm – Showtime! \nThanks to our hosts’ generosity\, your $20 ticket goes straight to InToto Creative Arts! InToto is a Birmingham-based nonprofit providing transformative\, healing arts programming at six locations across Birmingham for people navigating homelessness\, mental illness\, disability\, and recovery. InToto artists receive 80% of sales of their artwork!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/improv-comedy-benefit-show-pop-up-supporting-intoto/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Terrific New Theatre\, 2821 2nd Ave S Ste A\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35233\, United States
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SUMMARY:InToto Book Release Celebration:  "Unsheltered Expressions: Binding Hope"
DESCRIPTION:InToto Creative Arts\, in partnership with Firehouse Shelter\, announces the release of “Unsheltered Expressions: Binding Hope\,” a book that showcases art and writings created by shelter guests. Developed through weekly community arts workshops with local nonprofit InToto Creative Arts\, the book provides a platform for voices often overlooked and invites the community to engage with the realities of homelessness through creative expression. \nSupported by the City of Birmingham and Create Birmingham through their Community Arts Grant\, this project will culminate in a community book release celebration on Thursday\, May 29\, 2025\, from 5-8 PM at the beautiful Clubhouse on Highland. The evening will feature an art exhibit and live poetry readings by book contributors. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in hand binding the book with guidance from artist/UAB Professor/longtime InToto support Doug Baulos\, creating a collective experience that reinforces community connection. Contributing artists will be compensated for their contributions\, supporting their journeys toward self-sufficiency. The event is free and open to the public and includes complementary food and drink. InToto will graciously accept donations to support our healing arts programming. \nBy showcasing the work of these talented individuals\, we can challenge societal perceptions around homelessness. The book will serve as a reflection of the humanity that connects us all\, regardless of our circumstances. By offering a platform for self-expression\, “Unsheltered Expressions” empowers contributors to claim their identities as artists\, giving them a sense of agency and visibility within the community. In addition to showcasing their works\, the project fosters mutual understanding and empathy\, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and dismantling social barriers. It is a reminder that art can serve as both a tool for personal healing and a powerful form of advocacy. \nInToto Creative Arts is a Birmingham-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing creative platforms for individuals facing severe hardship such as homelessness\, PTSD and other mental illness\, and disability. Through a range of arts programs\, InToto works to foster emotional healing\, self-expression\, and community connection. InToto’s programs serve as a safe space for individuals to explore their identities and share their stories through various art forms. InToto brings regular weekly healing arts programming to 5 community partners: Firehouse Shelter\, Pathways Home\, Faith Chapel Care Center\, The 1920 Club\, and the VA. \nThe Firehouse Shelter is Birmingham’s leading organization dedicated to serving men experiencing homelessness. Through a combination of emergency shelter\, supportive housing\, and community services\, Firehouse Shelter offers resources and programs to help guests transition to stable housing and employment. Their work focuses on not just meeting immediate needs\, but also providing long-term solutions for individuals to reclaim their independence and thrive. InToto is deeply ingrained in the culture of the Firehouse\, providing 4 weekly classes year-around in visual art\, creative writing\, movement\, music\, and drama and supporting guests’ journeys towards stability and healing. \nFor more information about the event\, please contact InToto Creative Arts at (205) 201-0011 or email info@intotocreativearts.org.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/intoto-book-release-celebration-unsheltered-expressions-binding-hope/
LOCATION:Clubhouse on Highland\, 2908 Highland Ave S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
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SUMMARY:InToto / Firehouse Shelter Book Release Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:InToto Creative Arts\, in partnership with Firehouse Shelter\, announces the release of “Unsheltered Expressions: Binding Hope\,” a book that showcases art and writings created by shelter guests. Developed through weekly community arts workshops with local nonprofit InToto Creative Arts\, the book provides a platform for voices often overlooked and invites the community to engage with the realities of homelessness through creative expression.\nSupported by the City of Birmingham and Create Birmingham through their Community Arts Grant\, this project will culminate in a community book release celebration on Thursday\, May 29\, 2025\, from 5-8 PM at the beautiful Clubhouse on Highland. The evening will feature an art exhibit and live poetry readings by book contributors. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in hand binding the book with guidance from artist/UAB Professor/longtime InToto support Doug Baulos\, creating a collective experience that reinforces community connection. Contributing artists will be compensated for their contributions\, supporting their journeys toward self-sufficiency. The event is free and open to the public and includes complementary food and drink. InToto will graciously accept donations to support our healing arts programming.\nBy showcasing the work of these talented individuals\, we can challenge societal perceptions around homelessness. The book will serve as a reflection of the humanity that connects us all\, regardless of our circumstances. By offering a platform for self-expression\, “Unsheltered Expressions” empowers contributors to claim their identities as artists\, giving them a sense of agency and visibility within the community. In addition to showcasing their works\, the project fosters mutual understanding and empathy\, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and dismantling social barriers. It is a reminder that art can serve as both a tool for personal healing and a powerful form of advocacy.\nInToto Creative Arts is a Birmingham-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing creative platforms for individuals facing severe hardship such as homelessness\, PTSD and other mental illness\, and disability. Through a range of arts programs\, InToto works to foster emotional healing\, self-expression\, and community connection. InToto’s programs serve as a safe space for individuals to explore their identities and share their stories through various art forms. InToto brings regular weekly healing arts programming to 5 community partners: Firehouse Shelter\, Pathways Home\, Faith Chapel Care Center\, The 1920 Club\, and the VA.\nThe Firehouse Shelter is Birmingham’s leading organization dedicated to serving men experiencing homelessness. Through a combination of emergency shelter\, supportive housing\, and community services\, Firehouse Shelter offers resources and programs to help guests transition to stable housing and employment. Their work focuses on not just meeting immediate needs\, but also providing long-term solutions for individuals to reclaim their independence and thrive. InToto is deeply ingrained in the culture of the Firehouse\, providing 4 weekly classes year-around in visual art\, creative writing\, movement\, music\, and drama and supporting guests’ journeys towards stability and healing.\nAdd this event to your Google calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event…\nFor more information about the event\, please contact InToto Creative Arts at (205) 201-0011 or email info@intotocreativearts.org.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/intoto-firehouse-shelter-book-release-celebration/
LOCATION:Clubhouse on Highland\, 2908 Highland Ave S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
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SUMMARY:InToto Pop-Up at Bandit Patisserie
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a fabulous pop-up sale just ahead of Mother’s Day at the beautiful Bandit Patisserie! Enjoy complimentary treats and beverages from Bandit as you peruse a lovely selection of hand-printed floral cards\, original artwork\, and t-shirts and other merchandise designed by InToto’s participating artists. A perfect Mom date or a place to find a meaningful gift for someone you love! \nInToto Creative Arts provides opportunities for expression\, connection\, and healing for people impacted by social and economic hardships in Birmingham\, Alabama. We work with the clients of 5 community partner organizations (Firehouse Shelter\, Pathways Home\, Faith Chapel Care Center\, The 1920 Club\, and the VA) to bring art\, music\, movement\, writing\, and drama classes that bring hope and community to people coping with homelessness\, mental illness\, or disability. InToto Artists receive an 80% commission on their art sales\, supporting their journeys towards stability and healing.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/intoto-pop-up-at-bandit-patisserie/
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