BMA Receives Coronavirus Relief Grant
The Birmingham Museum of Art is the recipient of a $50,000 grant by the National Endowment for the Arts’ Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The BMA is […]
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BMA Announces Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Birmingham Museum of Art is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Emily G. Hanna, Senior Curator of the Arts of Africa and the Americas as Director of Diversity, […]
The Birmingham Museum of Art Launches Digital Asian Art Initiative
We are pleased to release Culture Bridge: eLearning Across Asia, a platform of digital teacher resources that uses art to enhance and inspire everyday learning.
Interstate 59/20 Announcement
On Monday, January 21st, the Alabama Department of Transportation will close a section of Interstate 59/20 for more than a year. During this time, the BMA will maintain its regular […]
Hallie Ringle Named Curator of Contemporary Art
The Birmingham Museum of Art is pleased to announce the appointment of Hallie Ringle as its new Hugh Kaul Curator for Contemporary Art. After an extensive national search, the BMA […]
Dr. Don Wood Receives Japan’s Highest Cultural Honor
The Birmingham Museum of Art is proud to announce that Dr. Donald Wood, the Virginia and William M. Spencer III Curator of Asian Art, was conferred one of Japan’s most prestigious awards, The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays.
BMA Names New Deputy Director
The Birmingham Museum of Art announces the appointment of Meghan Ann Hellenga as its new Deputy Director. Hellenga will immediately assume the role of James Milton and Sallie R. Johnson […]
Longtime Birmingham Museum of Art Director Gail Andrews to Retire
(BIRMINGHAM, AL, March 17, 2017) – After more than twenty years as R. Hugh Daniel Director, Gail Andrews has announced plans to retire from the Birmingham Museum of Art. With […]
Behind The Scenes: Shiva Has Landed!
On Monday, January 25, the Museum geared up for one very special delivery: the newest addition to the Red Mountain Garden Club Memorial Sculpture Garden. The sculpture, Shiva Nataraja (Lord of Dance), […]
Holiday Shopping Guide For The Art Lover
Looking for holiday gifts as special, fun, and creative as the people in your life? The Museum Store is your one-stop shop to find gifts you won’t find anywhere, while […]