This four week course lays out the foundational practices of seeing/drawing in order to equip the student with tools to have the confidence to explore observational drawing. This class is taught by David West, an artist and teacher living in…
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Join Timothy Joe outdoors where the springtime foliage awaits! Nothing sharpens your observation skills better than painting directly from life. During this one-day workshop, participants will be instructed on plein air pastel techniques. No previous…
The graduating University of Alabama at Birmingham students will have their works featured in a Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibition April 2 -27.
Saturday, February 17 10 AM to 12 PM $30, supplies needed Follow along as local artist, Sophie McVicar demonstrates illustrative watercolor techniques. This class will be primarily a follow-along demo, with individual assistance as time allows. Students will create beautiful…
Thursday, February 1, 2024 1:45 – 4:45 PM $50, some supplies provided Are you interested in Madison Faile’s Thursday Abstract Acrylic painting class, but you’re not ready to commit to a month-long class? Learn techniques to create enticing works of…
Saturday, April 20, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM $150, supplies needed Learn the most important factors for creating a successful painting. Experience the process of putting those factors to work. Let yourself be creative. We will examine the necessary…
Birmingham Festival Theatre is wrapping up their 50th Season and celebrating living 50 years in the Historic Five Points South District in Birmingham, Alabama. BFT takes pride in being Alabama’s oldest blackbox theatre in the state of Alabama. Founded in…
Searching for a one-of-a-kind gift? Looking for more local makers to support? These three stained glass artists are creating stunning pieces right here in the Magic City. Keep reading to see photos of their work and to find out how…
The past year has been a devastating blow for many Birmingham creatives as theaters closed, shows were cancelled and art was put on hold. As we trudge into the next month of the pandemic, find out how you can keep…
In a year marked with sadness, All Things Bright and Beautiful seeks to celebrate the joy you can find even in the darkest of times. Learn about this stunning exhibition at the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) and why it…
The creative community suffered great loss in 2020, but the Verdant Fund provided a welcome relief to Alabama artists. The new initiative distributed $76,000 in emergency grants to creatives across the state affected by COVID-19. Learn more about how this…
If there’s a blank canvas, BHM Artist Collective is here to fill it. Take a look at who’s holding the paintbrushes that are bringing some of Birmingham’s walls to life.
Everywhere you look, Birmingham presents each viewer with some form of art, whether it’s a colorful mural with an empowering message or a sculpture paying tribute to a significant time. Take a tour with us to discover six diverse public…
Magic City Art Connection is joining Moss Rock Festival for a never-before-seen hybrid art event—MOSS MAGIC. Purchase tickets for the festival happening Saturday, November 7 through Sunday, November 8 in Birmingham.
One of my top tier favorite activities is grabbing a little glass of wine and strolling around the opening of a new art exhibit. We have NASA level talent in Birmingham and you can discover all of it as local…