Teen BMA in the Community
Teen BMA, the Museum’s teen volunteer group, is proud to participate in Operation New Birmingham’s pilot program Art on the Green. The goal of this program is to celebrate our community’s diverse artistic talent by showcasing emerging artists. It is also a way to market vacant storefronts for lease or sale, and to add vitality to downtown’s most important commercial and retail corridor.
The Museum’s artist-in-residence Toby H. Richards led the teens in this project. Although not all in the group are visual artists, the teens worked collaboratively to develop ideas. The final culmination of the project on view through April 23, is a 4’ x 8’ wood panel representation of the Museum’s façade, painted with lots of color and creativity!
Operation New Birmingham (ONB) is a non-profit, partnership between the City of Birmingham and the private business community dedicated primarily to economic development in the city center, but also promoting racial harmony in the metro area through its community affairs committee. ONB’s overriding goal is to make Birmingham city center the number one choice for business, living, healthcare, education, and arts and entertainment.
Focus on Teens!
On February 4, over 100 teens from the Birmingham Metro area joined Teen BMA for a Masquerade Party at the Museum. Teens came in masquerade costume or made their own when they arrived. Scavenger hunts, snacks, a DJ, and photo booth kept things humming all night long!
Want to join Teen BMA or learn more? Contact Kristen Greenwood at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . or call 205.254.2856.
Teen Volunteers
Teen BMA welcomes a new group of teens from schools throughout the Birmingham area, including Jefferson and Shelby County, for the 2011-2012 school year. Members for the 2011-2012 school year include:
Michael Allen, Clay-Chalkville High School
Liza Butts, Alabama School of Fine Arts
Gabrielle Chambers, Ramsey High School
Leisha Chambers, Ramsey High School
Carly Childers, Gardendale High School
Jeranthony Colvin, Huffman High School
Andrew Forsyth, Spain Park High School
Gracie Fridy, Mountain Brook High School
Nicole Gallups, Hewitt-Trussville High School
Carah Gunn, Spain Park High School
Jillian Hamilton, The Altamont School
Alexis Hill, John Carroll Catholic High School
Kyndall Hinton, Hewitt-Trussville High School
Caroline Japal, Shades Valley High School
Abby Jones, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
David Kendrick, Erwin High School
Amy Laughlin, Hoover High School
DeMario Lee, Thompson High School
Wendi Lu, Vestavia Hills High School
Catherine Luke, The Altamont School
Sidney Nomberg, The Altamont School
Adilene Perez, Hoover High School
Reed Randolph, Shades Valley High School Art Academy
Lily Siegal, Alabama School of Fine Arts
Jade Stewart, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
Teen BMA kicked off the year with an orientation and social gathering on Saturday, August 20th. Now in its second year, the program will continue to provide art-mindedteens with exclusive access to Museum staff and operations, opportunities to learn from professional artists, and hands-on volunteer experience. The yearlong program includes training on the collection, visitor interaction, and manning the Bart’s Cart art activities each weekend.
We are always looking for teen volunteers to help out with family programs and community events. Want more information? Contact Kristen Greenwood at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 205.254.2856.
