Engineer, teacher, and a luminary of American modernism, Hayward Oubre exemplifies how Black Southern artists have helped inform and evolve greater national artistic movements. This Saturday, join our Museum staff as we explore Oubre, his work, and his legacy in our newest exhibition, Hayward Oubre: Structural Integrity. Meet in the Main Lobby on the First […]
With a collection of almost 30,000 works of art from around the globe, the BMA can serve as a passport to adventure. On this tour, you’ll see works from the Americas, Africa, Asia, and more. It’s perfect for first time visitors or someone curious about the BMA’s highlights. This Sunday, join our Teaching Fellows to […]
Join us for a midday ArtBreak with The William Cary Hulsey Curator of American Art, Katelyn D. Crawford. Crawford will give an overview on the work of Hayward Oubre, the subject of the BMA’s current exhibition, Hayward Oubre: Structural Integrity. Best known for his work with everyday materials—wire coat hangers—Oubre created modernist masterworks while living […]
Enjoy the crisp autumn air in the Sculpture Garden for a hands-on, family-friendly program detailing how botanical illustrations have shaped both art and science. Then, we’ll create our own nature drawings using the stunning foliage right here in our Red Mountain Garden Club Memorial Garden. This Saturday, join our Museum staff for a program dedicated […]
With a collection of almost 30,000 works of art from around the globe, the BMA can serve as a passport to adventure. On this tour, you’ll see works from the Americas, Africa, Asia, and more. It’s perfect for first-time visitors or someone curious about the BMA’s highlights. This Saturday, join us on an exploration of […]
Born and raised in Birmingham, John Rhoden’s insatiable curiosity and commitment to global arts allowed him to mingle international influences with his unique creative voice to create sculptures that were truly ahead of their time. Join our Museum staff on an exploration of the first comprehensive retrospective of his artwork, Determined to Be: The Sculpture […]
Enjoy an art-centered shopping experience this holiday season! This event will feature a local artist and vendor market, art activities, light bites, giveaways, and discounts on Museum Shop merchandise.
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 Jillian Woodruff as she facilitates a discussion on […]
Join us at the BMA after hours for December’s Art After 5, where art meets 80s action. This holiday season, we're channeling the iconic Die Hard!
Join Sloss Furnaces Metal Artists, Virginia Elliott & Ian Skinner, for an introduction to the basic processes used to create cast iron sculpture–patternmaking, mold making, casting and finishing. This engaging 3 hour session includes a pewter pour demo, specialty self-made BMA/Sloss coin, and a scratch block tile design that participants will be able to cast […]
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 discussion on […]
Inspired by the color wheel created by Hayward Oubre, the subject of the BMA’s current exhibition, Hayward Oubre: Structural Integrity, this talk explores the fundamentals of color and how we see.
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The BMA will be closed on Friday, January 10th due to the threat of inclement weather. We will resume normal operating hours on Saturday, January 11th.
