Alabama State Council on the Arts

Alabama State Council on the Arts Enhancing and supporting high-quality arts experiences for all Alabamians.

The mission of the Council on the Arts is to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality for all Alabamians by providing support for the state’s diverse and rich artistic resources. Agency Goals:
• Support excellence and professionalism in the arts.
• Provide opportunities for high-quality arts education for every Alabama student and lifelong learner.
• Provide opportunities for all Alabamia

ns to experience the arts.
• Identify, preserve, and present folk art traditions.
• Promote diverse cultural artistic expressions.
• Recognize and support the arts as a driver of economic vitality.
• Increase public recognition and appreciation for the arts, arts organizations, and individual artists.

Federal grant opportunity: The National Park Service is currently accepting applications for the Save America’s Treasure...
06/03/2026

Federal grant opportunity: The National Park Service is currently accepting applications for the Save America’s Treasures grant program, but the deadline (June 16, 2026) is fast approaching!

$25.5 million in funding is available. Grants are split into two different opportunities: preservation grants and collections grants. Learn more about the program and eligibility at go.nps.gov/sat.

- Collections projects support museums, libraries, archives, and all other collecting institutions in addressing conservation needs of nationally significant collections, including physical conservation, care, and collections management. Collections include artifacts, museum collections, documents, sculptures, and other works of art.

- Preservation projects fund planning and "bricks and mortar" preservation/conservation work on historic buildings and structures listed in the National Register of Historic Places for national significance or designated a National Historic Landmark.

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05/29/2026

Council on the Arts offices will be closed on Monday, June 1, in accordance with the state holiday.

We'll be back in the office on Tuesday to answer any last-minute grant application queries before the 5:00 pm deadline.

Access the grants portal: arts.alabama.gov/apply
Review guidelines: bit.ly/guidelines-fy2027

05/28/2026

Hear how multidisciplinary artist Yogi Dada turned grief into a full-time creative practice — and how her “Dadas” opened the door to a whole new chapter.

“I was always told my work is too colorful, it’s too funky, too ethnic, too... And I just felt like, ‘Oh, I don’t know w...
05/26/2026

“I was always told my work is too colorful, it’s too funky, too ethnic, too... And I just felt like, ‘Oh, I don’t know what I’m doing.’”

On this week’s Arts Fell on Alabama, multidisciplinary artist Yogi Dada reflects on the critiques that led her to step away from painting for nearly 20 years. But then, after her mother died, she turned her grief into art and began creating the bold earrings she calls her “Dadas.”

Hear her story wherever you get your podcasts. And never miss an episode when you give us a follow! 🎧

05/22/2026

Alabama State Council on the Arts’ offices & on-site gallery will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the state holiday.

In tribute to the many, in honor of all, we offer our gratitude this Memorial Day.

Actively serving military members and their families may visit participating museums nationwide for free now through Lab...
05/22/2026

Actively serving military members and their families may visit participating museums nationwide for free now through Labor Day.

We’re happy to share that Council on the Arts grantees Birmingham Museum of Art, Wiregrass Museum of Art, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, and Mobile Museum of Art are taking part in this program.

View a map of all participating museums in Alabama here: arts.gov/blue-star-museums-map?state=AL -map

Last week, we gathered to celebrate Eric Essix, Scott Wright, Ralph Frohsin Jr., Debbie Bond, Gary Chapman, George Culve...
05/20/2026

Last week, we gathered to celebrate Eric Essix, Scott Wright, Ralph Frohsin Jr., Debbie Bond, Gary Chapman, George Culver, and Gary Waldrep for their contributions to arts and creativity in our state.

From music and dance to opera and theatre, the 2026 Celebration of Alabama Arts presented captivating tribute performances along with short documentaries highlighting the honorees’ careers. It was a privilege to recognize the work of these seven incredible individuals – and the artistry and talent that abounds within Alabama’s arts community. Thank you to all who joined us for a wonderful evening (and thanks to Lush Photography for capturing the event)!

We're excited to be a part of Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center's Community Partnership Lunch & Learn on Wednesd...
05/14/2026

We're excited to be a part of Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center's Community Partnership Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, May 20, at the Thomasville Civic Center.

Spend the morning sharing ideas, resources, and opportunities with state and regional community organizations, followed by a lunch-and-learn session with our friends at DesignAlabama, Inc.

Free to attend; registration is appreciated: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/building-collaborative-partnerships

05/13/2026

See you tomorrow night at the Celebration of Alabama Arts! 🌟

Tickets & more: arts.alabama.gov/celebrate

05/08/2026

Join us for a spectacular evening on May 14 as we celebrate the artistry and creativity that abounds within Alabama – and the people who make it possible.

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201 Monroe Street
Montgomery, AL
36104

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