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Exhibitions

Ways of Seeing: An Exploration of Line

We see lines everywhere in daily life: in cracks on the sidewalk, on our notebook paper, and as we stand in lines buying groceries, just to name a few. We […]

What is Folk Art?

What is Folk Art? The term has meant different things over time, and many scholars have written about the problems with this catch-all category. It has referred to craft traditions […]

Coming Soon: Waterline

Marianne Nicolson’s “Waterline” installation will open to the public on July 27 at the BMA.

The Original Makers: Folk Art from the Cargo Collection

In commemoration of Alabama’s bicentennial, the Birmingham Museum of Art is proud to present The Original Makers: Folk Art from the Cargo Collection, an exhibition featuring more than 175 outstanding works of folk art from the Museum’s permanent collection.

Coe: Then & Now

Curating a show on Birmingham’s history has been an incredible learning opportunity for me as I am new to the city. Having moved here just recently, I have been struck by how much of Coe’s Birmingham is often still visible as I walk the city’s streets today.

Connecting the Global South

A work central to Third Space represents a culmination of all the ideas in the exhibition. It was commissioned from Rural Studio at Auburn University.

Birmingham Then and Now

Up for a little competition? The winner is invited to the private opening for Magic City Realism.

Women Artists in Third Space

International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women and serves as a platform for gender equality. Our current contemporary exhibition Third Space /shifting conversations about contemporary art is a natural place for the BMA to begin a conversation about contemporary women artists and their work.

Where in the ‘Ham?

We need your help to know Where in the ‘Ham is Coe? If you recognize one of these locations, please let us know by commenting on our post on Facebook or by emailing [email protected].

Third Space Rotation

“Third Space” will look different on your next visit. The exhibition is undergoing its second of three rotations, and a number of objects will come down to showcase new pieces in the gallery.