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Exploring Culture, Hair, and Legislation

Join us for an ArtBreak centered on our Nappy Roots exhibition, starting with a deep dive into Kerry James Marshall's, "School of Beauty, School of Culture." This thought-provoking work inspired the conception of our current exhibition and will be explored under the guidance of BMA Teaching Fellow, Jessica Harris. Following this enlightening discussion, we're honored […]

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Latin American Heritage Festival

Immerse yourself in Latin traditions at the Birmingham Museum of Art during our seventh annual Latin American Heritage Celebration. Dive into a vibrant day filled with Spanish-speaking art explorations, mouthwatering Latin dishes, engaging art crafts for families, whimsical face painting, and much more! Experimenten las tradiciones latinas en el Museo de Arte de Birmingham con […]

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Panel Discussion: The Universal Body

Join us for an insightful panel discussion, “The Universal Body,” an exploration of non-gendered and universal representations of the body in contemporary art. Our esteemed panel includes Birmingham-born artist Amy Pleasant; acclaimed choreographer and dance historian Jamorris Rivers; and assistant director of the Magic City Acceptance Center, Lauren Jacobs. This panel will examine the theme […]

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Fall Indian Classical Music Concert

This special concert brings together three outstanding performers of Indian classical music. Vidushi Mita Nag, a master of improvisation, represents the sixth generation of sitar (lute) players in her family. The daughter and disciple of Legendary sitarist Pt. Manilal Nag and granddaughter of Pt. Gokul Nag , she is an exponent of the Bishnupur Gharana […]

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“Cell Phones, Orlando 2004” by Chris Jordan

Curious about works of art that aren’t always included on a BMA tour? Take a DeTour with us each Sunday, 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 Jessica Davis as she facilitates a discussion on Chris […]

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“No.715” by Sangku Kim

Curious about works of art that aren’t always included on a BMA tour? Take a DeTour with us each Sunday, 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 Jessica Davis as she facilitates a discussion on Sangku […]

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The Legend of Zelda: Alabama Artist & Jazz Age Muse

Join R. Hugh Daniel Director of the BMA, Dr. Graham C. Boettcher, as he uncovers the captivating but often sidelined art of Jazz Age icon and Alabama native, Zelda Fitzgerald. The session will provide an enriching visual exploration of Fitzgerald's creative journey during an era that shaped her work significantly. Reinvigorated for the 2023-2024 season, […]

Nature’s Palette Workshop with Celeste Pfau

Dive into the art of monoprinting with local artist Celeste Pfau in this workshop, directly inspired by the Art & the Environment exhibition at the Birmingham Museum of Art. This one-day, four-hour workshop explores the theme of 'Nature as Material' as you learn to create unique monoprints using flowers, foliage, seeds, and roots. Pfau's artistic […]

“Bongo Drummer” by Hayward Oubre

Curious about works of art that aren’t always included on a BMA tour? Take a DeTour with us each Sunday, 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 Jessica Davis as she facilitates a discussion on Hayward […]

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Hot Topics: The Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Art

This enlightening panel discussion, moderated by Jade Powers, the BMA's Hugh Kaul Curator of Contemporary Art, will include experts from the domains of new media, art history, and contemporary art to delve into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) within the arts. For those unfamiliar, AI in the arts refers to the use of algorithms […]