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Bama Art House Film Series Announces 2026–2027 Lineup at The Historic Bama Theatre
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Bama Art House Film Series returns for the 2026–2027 season at the Historic Bama Theatre, featuring a diverse lineup of classic films, family favorites, blockbuster hits and seasonal screenings designed to engage audiences of all ages. Individual tickets for all Bama Art House Film Series screenings are available at the base rates of $10 for adults, $9 for students…
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Exciting Lineup Announced for May’s First Friday
Downtown Tuscaloosa is putting a creative twist on tradition this spring, as the First Friday Art Walk returns May 1 with a lineup of exhibitions and gallery experiences. Just down the road, the Paul R. Jones Museum will feature “The Domestic Liminal: The In-Betweeness of the Home,” a thought-provoking exhibition co-curated by Tiffany Hawkins and Scott Moore. At Lorrie Lane Studio, the…
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West Alabama Juried Exhibition - Works Accepted
The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa is presenting its annual West Alabama Juried Show now until February 20, 2026, in The Arts Council Gallery at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. The show will be open and awards announced on February 6 during First Friday from 5–7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
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Genuine Elvis Concert and Book Signing
Elvis Presley’s legacy comes alive at the Historic Bama Theatre with a meet-and-greet and book signing featuring Genuine Elvis Special Edition co-authors Edie Hand and Ronnie McDowell, followed by a live concert by Ronnie McDowell and his band.
See moreArts Council of Tuscaloosa’s Grant Applications Extended to October 7, 2025
The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa has extended the deadline for applications for its annual Small Grants Program, awarding projects by Tuscaloosa County artists and non-profit organizations. Application will now be accepted until October 7, 2025.Grants to all local teachers for arts related projects are also available through the Community Foundation’s Arts in Education Grant.
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Syncopated Ladies to Perform, Teach, and Lead Empowerment Camp at the Bama Theatre Oct. 11
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will present Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa.
See moreAnnual West Alabama Juried Art Show - Deadline December 5, 2025
(TUSCALOOSA, Ala.) The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will be sponsoring its annual West Alabama Juried Show January 20–February 20, 2026 in The Arts Council Gallery at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. An opening reception will be held on Feb. 6, 2026 from 5 p.m.–7 p.m. during First Friday. The public is invited to attend. Works for the show and competition will be…
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"Quiet Beauty" Exhibit by Deborah Hughes Opens Set to Open at Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa is pleased to present Being There: A Decade of Plein Aire Painting by Deborah Hughes, on view at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center from August 7 through August 31. This highly anticipated exhibition features a collection of plein air paintings created over the past ten years, grouped into ten thematic categories of Lakes, Coasts, Trees,…
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Staibdance Brings “ARARAT” to the Historic Bama Theatre September 12
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will present ARARAT by staibdance at The Historic Bama Theatre on Friday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. The...
See moreArts Council of Tuscaloosa’s Grant Applications Accepted Through October 1, 2025
(TUSCALOOSA, Ala.) The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa is announcing its annual Small Grants Program, awarding projects by Tuscaloosa County artists and no...
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