Classes

Workshop: Once Upon a Paintbrush: Getting Started as an Illustrator

Saturday, October 30, 1 p.m.

Illustration WorkshopThis lively, interactive workshop will provide you with everything you need to know about getting started as a children’s book illustrator. ( More )

 

 

Members' Exclusive Program: Hands-on Glass Workshop

Saturday, December 4

Ed EdwardsThe Museum is offering a hands-on workshop in kiln-formed glass exclusively for members. ( More )

 

 

Lectures & Tours

Art for Appreciation Sake

Sundays, August 15, 22 and 29, 2 p.m.

Gail McCainGet more out of your museum and travel experiences, increase your vocabulary of art terminology. ( More )

 

 

Lunch-and-Learn Lecture by John Sledge

Wednesday, September 1, 12 p.m.

John SledgeExtending themes of the exhibition Marian Acker Macpherson: Etcher of Old Mobile, this presentation will highlight. ( More )

 

 

Tuesdays at Two Art Lecture Series

Tuesdays, September 14 through November 16, 2 p.m.

Dr. BantensCome explore unique art history perspectives with Dr. Robert Bantens’ signature lectures.( More )

 

 

Meet the Curator: Alicia Longwell, Parrish Art Museum

Sunday, October 24, 1:30 p.m.

Alicia LongwellAlicia Longwell will give a lecture and gallery talk in conjunction with the opening of American Landscapes: Treasures from the Parrish Art Museum. ( More )

 

 

Lecture and Gallery Talk by Rene Culler, USA Assistant Professor of Art

Sunday, November 7, 2 p.m.

Rene CullerJoin newly appointed University of South Alabama Assistant Professor of Art Rene Culler as she discusses the exhibition Poetic Containers of Light: The Haverty Collection of International Studio Art Glass. ( More )

 

 

Walk-In Tours

Select Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2 p.m.

Walk-in TourThese docent led tours take participants through the museum’s special exhibitions and/or permanent collection. ( More )

 

 

Events

ArtsExpo 2010

Saturday, August 21, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Arts CouncilTo kick-off the 2010-2011 arts season the Mobile Arts Council is bringing... ( More )

 

 

Java Jive: Volunteer Drive

Thursday, September 9, 2 p.m.

Java JiveMark your calendar for this annual event encouraging volunteerism at the Museum. ( More )

 

 

Outreach Program at BayFest

Saturday and Sunday, Oct 2 and 3, 2 – 5 p.m.

BayFestThe Outreach Department will be in the Children's Activity Area in Bienville Square. ( More )

 

 

Outreach Program at Dia de la Raza

Sunday, October 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Dia de la RazaThe Outreach Department will be at this fesitval in Foley honoring the heritage of the people of Latin America. ( More )

 

 

Noel Concept Holiday Exhibition

November 29 – January 14, 2011

Noel ConceptsIn celebration of the holiday season, the Education Gallery is featuring selections from the Noel Concepts Holiday Exhibition. ( More )

 

 

Mobile Society of Model Engineers Holiday Train Display

November 29 – December 15, 2010

TrainsCome see, hear and experience the wonderful world of model railroading with members of MSME. ( More )