ArtBreak Robert Motherwell

Drop by the BMA for a midday art fix! Join UAB student Mackenzie Meade for an in-depth discussion of Robert Motherwell's Lyric Suite on view in the American galleries. As co-curator of the installation Drawing with Color, Mackenzie will discuss Motherwell’s practice of automatic drawing, or what he called “doodling.” She will also explore Motherwell’s […]

BMA Teen Night

A night for teens, created by teens! Teen Night at the BMA kicks off its relaunch with an evening of music, art activities, gallery games, and Bib and Tucker’s annual Recycled Runway Fashion Show. Recycled Runway features teen designs, upcycled materials, and teen models, highlighting the importance of art, fashion, and teen voices in narrating […]

Poetry at the Museum

Each year, Magic City Poetry Festival brings poetry alive in unlikely places. Poetry at the Museum, presented in partnership with the BMA, will feature local poets Al Elliott, Arlo Pate, and Erika E. Wade who will share work related to visual art. Guests can arrive at 1pm, 2pm, or 3pm to experience these pop up […]

DeTours Illuminated Threads: Contemporary and Traditional Rugs

Are you curious about works of art that aren’t always included on a BMA tour? Take a DeTour with us on select Sundays, where we’ll spend 30 minutes focusing on a work of art that is off the beaten path.  This Sunday, drop by and join BMA Teaching Fellow Kiera Poole as they facilitate a […]

Family Festival African Heritage Festival

Join us to celebrate the vibrant traditions of African cultures and the Museum’s African art galleries with our annual African Heritage Festival! The festival will feature art making, performances, face painting, and a focus on the BMA’s African art collection. Representatives from the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization will also be at the festival to […]