Alabama Arts Alliance

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WEBINAR: Want to learn more about current grant opportunities from the Council on the Arts? Join our team for an informational session at 12:00 pm on Monday, August 17.

We’ll outline eligibility criteria and best practices for submitting a competitive application.

Free to attend, but registration is required:
https://algov.webex.com/weblink/register/r7a725cffb160a86b091a4018ced90daf

It's time to update your artlook®Alabama profile for the 2026–2027 school year! 🎨

Arts Partners can now add fall, spring, and summer programs, copy last year's listings, and include website or registration links to make it even easier for schools to connect with your organization.

Log in and update your profile today at https://alabama.artlookmap.com/. While you're there, click the Partners tab to see how your profile appears to the public.

Thank you for helping connect Alabama students with meaningful arts experiences!

Attention Community Centers!
Porsche Kemp is excited to announce FREE Acting Literacy classes aimed at assisting new and aspiring actors in navigating the industry. Participants will learn the terminology and develop a solid foundation for their acting journey. If you are a community center, arts organization, youth program, or school she would love to connect in bringing this experience to you!
Send a message or email to [email protected]

Check out a few of the exciting arts events happening around Alabama this August:
🎶 Roman Street at in Mobile
🖼️ 1st Thursday Art Walk at Village Green at Clift Farm in Huntsville
✨ Art After Five at (Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts) in Montgomery
🎬 Sidewalk Film Festival with in Birmingham

Whether you're into live music, visual arts, museums, or independent film, there's something happening across the state to inspire you this month.

Want your arts events featured in future roundups like this? Become an Alabama Arts Alliance member to promote your events, connect with Alabama's arts community, and stay informed about arts happenings statewide.

As students head back to the classroom, you can help keep creativity thriving across Alabama.

If your last name begins with J, K, or R, it's your month to renew your vehicle registration. When you do, choose a Support the Arts license plate!
Your $50 specialty plate fee directly supports arts programming and arts education initiatives across Alabama—and it's tax-deductible.

Drive with pride knowing you're helping inspire the next generation of artists, creators, and innovators.
https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/license-plates/support-the-arts/

Join Rainbow Omega for its inaugural juried art exhibition on Friday, August 7, from 11 AM–3 PM! This free community event celebrates the creativity and talents of the individuals served by Rainbow Omega through painting, drawing, ceramics, mixed media, and more.

Enjoy campus tours, light refreshments, and an awards ceremony at 2 PM as they celebrate how art transcends all boundaries.
Tickets are free but you must reserve spots for the reception. Just click on the QR code or visit www.rainbowomega.org

Happy National Arts & Health Day!
The arts do more than inspire creativity—they support mental, emotional, and physical well-being in communities across Alabama and beyond. From music and dance to visual arts and theatre, creative experiences can help reduce stress, foster connection, and improve quality of life.

Become a member today and help us continue to support the arts in Alabama! Visit - https://www.alartsalliance.org/become-a-member
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Are you at the MEGA Conference in Mobile this week? We can't wait to see you!
Stop by Booth #103 near the West Ballroom at the Mobile Convention Center (right next to our friends at AIEA) to say hello, learn what's new with ALAA, and connect with our team!

ALSO, don't miss this must-attend session: Artsy Admin: Hands-On and Standards-Strong!
Join Dr. Euri Townsy Carr, Arts Education Specialist with ALSDE, and Rebecca Yeager, Executive Director of ALAA, as they share practical ways to strengthen arts education through engaging, standards-aligned ideas and strategies you can take back to your school or district.
• Thursday, July 23
• 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
• Battle House/Moonlight CDE

Whether you're stopping by our booth or joining us for the presentation, we'd love to connect with you.
See you at MEGA!