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COMMUNITY ARTS CONVERSATIONS AND BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXHIBIT FEATURED ON FEBRUARY FIRST FRIDAY

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 COMMUNITY ARTS CONVERSATIONS AND BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXHIBIT FEATURED ON FEBRUARY FIRST FRIDAY

(TUSCALOOSA, Ala.) The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will host Community Arts Conversations and the second annual exhibit in recognition of Black History Month at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. Taking place on First Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, the exhibit reception will be open from 5-8 p.m. and Community Arts Conversations will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Free and open to the public, numerous groups from Tuscaloosa County will be featured in an expo style presentation at tables during Community Arts Conversations from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Grand Hall. Established by The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa in 2012, the goal of the event is to introduce local cultural organizations to the public and provide information about the groups and their staff on a personal level. Ticket giveaways for upcoming events and other promotional initiatives will also take place.

Also on First Friday, the opening of a juried exhibit in recognition of Black History Month will take place from 5-8 p.m. in The Arts Council Gallery. Artists were invited to submit up to three works of any theme or subject matter for judging. Only original two- and three-dimensional works by artists living in Bibb, Dallas, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Perry, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa and Walker Counties were eligible. Winners will be announced at 6 p.m. The exhibit will continue through Feb. 28, 2020.

The featured caterer for First Friday will be Taziki’s Mediterranean. Visit www.firstfridaytuscaloosa.com for a complete list of First Friday participants and their exhibits.

The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center is located at 620 Greensboro Avenue in Downtown Tuscaloosa. For more information about The Arts Council or Bama Theatre, patrons should follow and like “The Arts Council – Bama Theatre – Cultural Arts Center” on Facebook and Twitter and also Instagram @tuscaloosaartscouncil. Call 205-758-5195 or visit tuscarts.org for further information.

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2020 DOUBLE EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION JUNIOR DIVISION EXHIBIT OPENS JANUARY 21

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2020 DOUBLE EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION JUNIOR DIVISION EXHIBIT OPENS JANUARY 21

(TUSCALOOSA, Ala.) An exhibit featuring the entrants in the 2020 Double Exposure Statewide Photography Competition for Juniors will take place at the Bama Theatre’s Junior League Gallery Jan. 27-Feb. 9, 2020. The event was open to photographers ages 12-17 from the state of Alabama only. Artists were allowed to enter up to three works and any photographic media was accepted. Winners will be announced at a later date.

The exhibit will end with a closing reception and awards ceremony on Feb. 9 from 2-3 p.m. The Gallery is open weekdays from 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and also during Bama Theatre events. Enter through the PARA Building, located adjacent to the theatre, during daytime hours.

The Bama Theatre is located at 600 Greensboro Ave. in downtown Tuscaloosa. For more information about The Arts Council or Bama Theatre, patrons should follow and like “The Arts Council – Bama Theatre – Cultural Arts Center” on Facebook and Twitter and also Instagram @tuscaloosaartscouncil. Call 205-758-5195 or visit tuscarts.org for further information.

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SCREENINGS IN THE BAMA ART HOUSE FILM SERIES WINTER 2020 BEGIN JANUARY 14

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SCREENINGS IN THE BAMA ART HOUSE FILM SERIES WINTER 2020 BEGIN JANUARY 14

(TUSCALOOSA, Ala.) The Bama Art House Film Series Winter 2020 will begin Tuesday, January 14 and will feature five screenings. A program of The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa, categories will range from drama and documentary to suspense and thriller. The Oscar Shorts will be a compilation of live action and animated films nominated to receive a 2020 Oscar.

Screenings will take place at the Bama Theatre on Tuesday nights at 7:30 p.m. There will be one bye week with no BAH film on January 28.

The box office will open at 6:30 p.m. and doors/Bama Bar at 6:45 p.m. Single Tickets will be priced at $8 general, $7 seniors & students and $6 Arts Council Members and will be available at the box office. Discount Punch Card Tickets ($60) will also be available prior to screenings and will be good for any 10 Bama Art House films.

Patrons can visit bamatheatre.org/bamaarthouse to view the list of films, details and accompanying trailers.

January 14:
The Lighthouse (2019) R | 1h 49 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

January 21:
Parasite (2019) R | 2h 12 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller

January 28 Bye Week, No film screening

February 4:
2020 Oscar Shorts | 2h 12 min | Live Action and Animated Shorts

February 11:
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019) PG-13 | 2h | Documentary

February 18:
Tel Aviv On Fire (2018) Not Rated | 1 h 40 min| Comedy, Drama, Romance

The mission of the Bama Art House series is to bring current and contemporary independent film to West Alabama, transforming the historic Bama Theatre into a cinematic art house. 

The Bama Theatre is located at 600 Greensboro Avenue in Downtown Tuscaloosa. For more information about The Arts Council or Bama Theatre, patrons should follow and like “The Arts Council – Bama Theatre – Cultural Arts Center” on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram @tuscaloosaartscouncil. Call 205-758-5195 or visit bamatheatre.org for further information.

 

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: SECOND ANNUAL EXHIBIT IN RECOGNITION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: SECOND ANNUAL EXHIBIT IN RECOGNITION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

(TUSCALOOSA, Ala.) The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Juried Show in recognition of Black History Month for African American artists in West Alabama during the month of February. The exhibit will take place Feb. 7-28, 2020 at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center with an opening reception on Feb. 7 from 5-8 p.m. during the First Friday Art Walk.

Artists are invited to submit up to three works for judging. Work does not have to be related to Black History Month. Only original two- and three-dimensional works by artists living in Bibb, Dallas, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Perry, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa and Walker Counties are eligible.

All dates, entry requirements, procedures and applications are available on The Arts Council’s website at https://tuscarts.org/black-history-month.php. The completed application and up to three images should be emailed to competitions@tuscarts.org from January 13-17, 2020. All two-dimensional pieces accepted for the show must be ready for hanging and matted, framed and under glass if appropriate. Maximum size is 5 1/2 feet x 5 1/2 feet, and maximum weight is 50 pounds for all entries.

For questions about the show including the entry procedure, call 205-345-9801 or 205-758-5195, ext. 6.

The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center is located at 620 Greensboro Avenue in downtown Tuscaloosa. For more information about The Arts Council or Bama Theatre, patrons should follow and like “The Arts Council – Bama Theatre – Cultural Arts Center” on Facebook and Twitter and also Instagram @tuscaloosaartscouncil. Call 205-758-5195 or visit tuscarts.org for further information.

 

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2019 WEST ALABAMA JURIED SHOW WINNERS ANNOUNCED

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 2019 WEST ALABAMA JURIED SHOW WINNERS ANNOUNCED

(TUSCALOOSA, Ala.) The winners of The Arts Council’s 34th Juried Show for West Alabama artists have been selected. The exhibit will be on display in The Arts Council Gallery at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center through Dec. 20, 2019 and also January 2-10, 2020.

The show was open to visual artists 18 and older residing in Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Perry, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa and Walker counties. The winners were chosen by Ted Metz, Professor Emeritus, The University of Montevallo.

Winners:

Howard & Michael Goodson and Richard Zoellner Best of Show Award – $750
Ming Su of Northport for “Ms. Woo 2”

Gail Skidmore Memorial Award of Excellence – $300 Contributed by The Arts Council
Nanette Glaus of Coker for “The Tuscaloosa State Capitol Building”

Three Cash Awards – $100 each Contributed by The Arts Council
Rebecca Godfrey of Tuscaloosa for “Fully Aware I”
Lorrie Lane of Tuscaloosa for “Wildness”
Liza Butts of Birmingham for “Chameleon Rocks”

Gallery hours are weekdays from 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. The venue is open noon-8 p.m. on First Fridays.

Established in 1985, the West Alabama Juried Show represents The Arts Council’s mission to promote the arts in Tuscaloosa County and specifically the creative efforts of local and regional visual artists.

The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center is located at 620 Greensboro Avenue in downtown Tuscaloosa. For more information about The Arts Council, Bama Theatre or CAC, patrons should like the Facebook page “The Arts Council – Bama Theatre – Cultural Arts Center” on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram @tuscaloosaartscouncil. Call 205-758-5195 or visit tuscarts.org for further information.

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ANNUAL WEST ALABAMA JURIED SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE DINAH WASHINGTON CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

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ANNUAL WEST ALABAMA JURIED SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE DINAH WASHINGTON CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

(TUSCALOOSA, Ala.) The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will be sponsoring its annual West Alabama Juried Show from Dec. 6-20, 2019 and January 2-10, 2020 in The Arts Council Gallery at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. An opening reception will be held on Dec. 6 from 5-8 p.m. during First Friday. The public is invited to attend.

One Best in Show award of $750, one cash award of $500 and three cash awards of $100 each will be presented and announced at the opening reception.

Visual artists residing in Bibb, Dallas, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Perry, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa and Walker counties will be eligible. A $35 entry fee entitles participants to submit up to three works for judging. All original two- and three-dimensional works will be accepted with the exception of photography. Entries must not have been shown in any previous West Alabama Juried Show.

All dates, entry requirements, procedures and applications are available on The Arts Council’s website at https://tuscarts.org/competition-westaljuried. The completed application and up to three entries should be emailed to competitions@tuscarts.org from October 14-20, 2019. All two-dimensional pieces accepted for the show must be ready for hanging and matted, framed and under glass if appropriate. No work should be submitted that has been executed in a class or workshop. Maximum size is 5 1/2 feet x 5 1/2 feet, and maximum weight is 50 pounds for all entries.

For questions about the West Alabama Juried Show including the entry procedure, call 205-345-9801 or 205-758-5195, ext. 6.

The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center is located at 620 Greensboro Avenue in downtown Tuscaloosa. For more information about The Arts Council or Bama Theatre, patrons should follow and like “The Arts Council – Bama Theatre – Cultural Arts Center” on Facebook and Twitter and also Instagram @tuscaloosaartscouncil. Call 205-758-5195 or visit tuscarts.org for further information.

 

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ENTRIES ACCEPTED IN DECEMBER FOR 2020 STATEWIDE JUNIOR DOUBLE EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

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ENTRIES ACCEPTED IN DECEMBER FOR 2020 STATEWIDE

JUNIOR DOUBLE EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

(Tuscaloosa, Ala.) The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will present the Annual Junior Double Exposure Juried Photography Exhibit at the Bama Theatre’s Junior League Gallery in 2020. The competition will be open to any Alabama photographers in grades 6-12.

Entries will be accepted for the first round of judging Dec. 2-8, 2019 by email. A fee of $25 will be charged to enter three images. No entry fees will be refunded. The competition will be exhibited at the Bama Theatre’s Junior League Gallery Jan. 21-Feb. 9, 2020 with the awards presentation and closing reception on Feb. 9 from 2 -3 p.m.

Awards include a $250 cash award for Best in Show plus four $125 cash awards.

A complete list of requirements, specifications, submission/payment instructions and important dates are currently available on The Arts Council’s website at https://tuscarts.org/competition-doubleexposure.php.

Gallery hours are Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-noon & 1 p.m.-4 p.m. The Bama Theatre is located at 600 Greensboro Avenue in downtown Tuscaloosa with gallery access through the PARA Building adjacent to the theatre.

For more information about The Arts Council or Bama Theatre, patrons should follow and like “The Arts Council – Bama Theatre – Cultural Arts Center” on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram @tuscaloosaartscouncil. Call 205-758-5195 or visit tuscarts.org for further information.

 

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RFP ANNOUNCED FOR PUBLIC SCULPTURE AT HUDSON POOLE IN TUSCALOOSA, AL

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RFP ANNOUNCED FOR PUBLIC SCULPTURE AT HUDSON POOLE IN TUSCALOOSA, AL

(TUSCALOOSA, Ala.) Hudson-Poole Fine Jewelers, a privately-owned local business, in conjunction with the Arts and Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa, is seeking an already completed work of public sculpture for a two-year lease to be installed in front of the store location at 1111 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, Ala., 35401.

Accompanying the lease is a $2,000 stipend to be paid upon completion of the installation of the sculpture. Additional funding of up to $500 will be available to assist with transportation and installation costs. The lease will run from March 2019 through March of 2021. All artists over the age of 18 are eligible to submit a proposal. There is no cost to submit a proposal.

The site location is a span of grass seated in between the store lot and Greensboro Avenue and/or the west-facing wall of the building, directly across from the Tuscaloosa County School System offices in downtown Tuscaloosa. Concrete slab, footers, or other anchoring requirements will be considered based upon the chosen sculpture and poured to suit.

All proposals will be reviewed and considered by a committee representing members of the Tuscaloosa Public Art Committee. Upon award selection the artist must adhere to the installation deadliness outlined in the proposal. The decision of the selection committee will be final.

Deadline for RFP Submissions: February 1, 2019
Winning Proposal Announced: February 15, 2019
Installation: March 14-15, 2019
Total Stipend: $2,000
Transportation & Installation: Up to $500 upon presentation of receipts
Lease Term: March 14, 2018-March 12, 2021        

A link to the complete RFP including details such as Standards, Required Materials and Site Images are available on The Arts Council’s website home page at www.tuscarts.org.

For more information, contact:
Sandra Wolfe, Executive Director, The Arts and Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa205-758-4994, x3 or director@tuscarts.org

Craig Wedderspoon, Professor of Sculpture, The University of Alabama
205-348-1898 or craig.wedderspoon@ua.edu. 

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2019 POETRY OUT LOUD DISTRICT 3 COMPETITION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE DINAH WASHINGTON CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

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2019 POETRY OUT LOUD DISTRICT 3 COMPETITION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE DINAH WASHINGTON CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

(Tuscaloosa, Ala.) The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center will be the setting for the District 3 Poetry Out Loud regional finals for West-Central Alabama students on Nov. 19, 2019. The competition begins at 9 a.m. at the DWCAC in Tuscaloosa and is free and open to the public.

Poetry Out Loud is a competition that encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence and learn about their literary heritage. After successful pilot programs in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, POL was launched in high schools nationwide in the spring of 2006 with tens of thousands of students participating. POL has grown every year with over 365,000 students competing.

Prior to this final round in Tuscaloosa, the students will participate in a primary competition at their respective high schools. Students competing in the District 3 POL program are eligible to compete in the national/anthology portion of the program, the original poetry portion or both. The Alabama State Council on the Arts sponsors the original poetry competition. Traveling to Montgomery, Ala. in 2020, the winners in both the recitation and original poetry portions will compete in the state-wide competition. The winner in the national/anthology portion will then have the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. for a final round.

Sponsors include the National Endowment for the Arts, Poetry Foundation, Alabama State Council on the Arts and The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa. The Region 3 Coordinator for Poetry Out Loud is Sharron Rudowski, Education Director for The Arts Council.

The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center is located at 620 Greensboro Avenue in downtown Tuscaloosa. For more information about The Arts Council or Bama Theatre, patrons should follow and like “The Arts Council – Bama Theatre – Cultural Arts Center” on Facebook and Twitter and also Instagram @tuscaloosaartscouncil. Call 205-758-5195 or visit tuscarts.org for further information.

 

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2019-2020 POETRY OUT LOUD DISTRICT 3 WINNERS ANNOUNCED

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2019-2020 POETRY OUT LOUD DISTRICT 3 WINNERS ANNOUNCED

(TUSCALOOSA, Ala.) The regional finals for Poetry Out Loud, a national recitation competition, took place on Nov. 19, 2019 at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. Prior to this final round in Tuscaloosa, the West-Central Alabama students from District 3 participated in a primary competition at their respective high schools.

Poetry Out Loud is a competition that encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence and learn about their literary heritage. After successful pilot programs in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, POL was launched in high schools nationwide in the spring of 2006 with tens of thousands of students participating. POL has grown every year with over 365,000 students competing.

Students competing in the District 3 POL program were eligible to compete in the national/anthology portion of the program, the original poetry portion or both. Traveling to Montgomery, Ala. in 2020, the winners in both the recitation and original poetry portions will compete in the state-wide competition. Only one student per school is allowed to advance to the state level in the national/anthology category. Winners in the state level national/anthology portion will then have the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. for a final round.

The Alabama State Council on the Arts sponsored the original poetry competition and administrates Poetry Out Loud on the state level. Sponsors include the National Endowment for the Arts, Poetry Foundation and The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa. Sharron Rudowski, Arts Council Education Director, served as Facilitator in District 3.

National/Anthology Winners:
1st Place          Elizabeth McClure, Alabama School of Fine Arts  
2nd Place        Andrea Barber, Tuscaloosa County High School    
3rd Place        Deven Patel, Indian Springs School

Original Winners:

1st Place          Fiona Harris, Tuscaloosa County High School       
2nd Place        Lilly Geisen, Indian Springs School            
3rd Place        Elizabeth McClure, Alabama School of Fine Arts  
4th Place        Helena Lewellyn, Tuscaloosa County High School            
5th Place         Myra Gizzard, Alabama School of Fine Arts          

Judges for the day were Drew Baker, Artistic Coordinator for Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre, and Richard Wallace, theatre teacher at Shelton State Community College. Martie Sample served as Accuracy Judge, Kevin Ledgewood was Prompter and Sheriah Gibson was Scorekeeper.

The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center is located at 620 Greensboro Avenue in downtown Tuscaloosa. For more information about The Arts Council, Bama Theatre or CAC, patrons should like the Facebook page “The Arts Council – Bama Theatre – Cultural Arts Center” on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram @tuscaloosaartscouncil. Call 205-758-5195 or visit tuscarts.org for further information.

 

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