On September 13, 2023 was the annual Chenoweth lecture and we explored the intersection of art, history, and social justice through the lens of acclaimed photographer Dawoud Bey and renowned […]
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Art in Conversation: Art as Historical Artifacts during the Civil Rights Movement
In conjunction with our previous iteration of Wall to Wall presented by PNC, the BMA welcomes Dr. Martha Bouyer, the educational coordinator for Bethel Baptist Church for an in-depth look […]
ArtBreak – Decoding the Ancient Egyptian False Door
Join Kelsea Whaley, the current UAB/BMA Curatorial Fellow, as she delves into the fascinating world of the BMA’s False Door, one of the oldest objects in our collection, dating back […]
2023 Hiden Lecture – The Whole Gilded Age: Beyond New York and Newport with Ulysses S. Dietz
The BMA welcomed Ulysses Grant Dietz for its biennial Hiden Lecture. Dietz is the Chief Curator Emeritus of the Newark Museum of Art following his 37 year career as Chief […]
Panel Discussion: The Importance of Yoga
Join Kim Richardson and Jeremy Gray for a panel discussion to learn more about the importance of yoga, how it has transformed their personal lives, and the impact it can […]
Art in Conversation: Hidden in Plain Sight: Queer Art in a Deep Southern Museum
Founded in 1951 as a department of the City of Birmingham, the Birmingham Museum of Art has grown to become one of the Deep South’s largest art museums, housing more […]
Art in Conversation: Ruined by Design
Within the Museum, we communicate beyond just the art in our galleries. James Williams, Director of Design and Technology at the Birmingham Museum of Art will examine the function of […]
11th annual Holi Festival Dance Performances
The BMA and the Indian Cultural Society celebrated the 11th annual Holi Festival sponsored by Medical Properties Trust, the Indian celebration of color. This popular event brings communities together for […]
The ReFRAME Lecture: Manjari Sharma – Play through It
For the featured lecture of The (Spring) ReFRAME, join Brooklyn-based artist, Manjari Sharma, for a discussion on her career and her latest exhibition at the BMA, Expanding Darshan: Manjari Sharma, […]
Art in Conversation: Reparations Now!
Join Ashley M. Jones, Poet Laureate of the State of Alabama, for poetry readings alongside works in our American collection. Jones, the youngest poet laureate and first Black woman to […]
ArtBreak: Uncovering Provenance
Join Erin Croxton, the BMA’s 2020 Goodrich Fellow, and Robert Schindler Ph.D., curator of European art, as they discuss the efforts taken to uncover the provenance of a bas-relief […]
ArtBreak: Looking Toward a Brighter Future
Join the BMA’s Hugh Kaul Curator of Contemporary Art Hallie Ringle for a discussion of the All Things Bright and Beautiful exhibition and the ways these works envision a brighter future […]