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Mobile Arts Council Increasing accessibility to the arts & promoting a vibrant cultural community in Mobile, Alabama.

Congratulations to our October Artist Member of the Month, Ruqayyah Saafir!For Ruqayyah, art is everywhere! She has a de...
10/21/2026

Congratulations to our October Artist Member of the Month, Ruqayyah Saafir!

For Ruqayyah, art is everywhere! She has a deep love and appreciation for all creative expressions, from music and sculpture to painting, fashion, and drawing. While she finds beauty and inspiration in many artistic mediums, she discovered a special connection to wearable art: jewelry. Through this medium, she has found a way to blend her artistic vision with personal expression, transforming carefully selected materials into wearable works of art.

With an eye for detail and a thoughtful approach to color, texture, and gemstones, Ruqayyah creates timeless, one of a kind treasures that are as individual as the people who wear them. Each piece has its own personality, brought to life through intricate details, thoughtful combinations, and a distinctive sense of style. Her jewelry does more than accessorize an outfit; it tells a story, celebrates individuality, and invites the wearer to express their own identity through art.

Over the past several years, Ruqayyah has created thousands of pieces, continually exploring new ideas, techniques, and possibilities. Some of her creations have even amazed her, pushing beyond what she once thought she could accomplish. And that, in her eyes, is one of the most beautiful things about being an artist: allowing yourself to experiment, challenge your own expectations, and discover that what once seemed impossible is suddenly within reach.

Join us in celebrating Ruqayyah Saafir, her incredible creativity, and the artistry she continues to share with our community.

10/18/2026

We talked the talk and walked the walk at October’s Spooky ArtWalk!

A huge thank-you to everyone who helped bring this month’s ArtWalk to life after rescheduling, and to our incredible community for showing up, dressing up, and making the night one to remember.

From a packed performance zone and open mics to stand-up comedy, poetry, photography, live music, costumers, haunted house actors, stilt walkers, and stunning exhibition receptions, downtown Mobile was full of creativity, community, and spooky-season spirit!

With so much happening throughout the night, we can’t wait to see October ArtWalk through your lens. Share your favorite moments in the comments using so we can celebrate the night together!

Thank you for continuing to show up for the arts and for one another. We’ll see you soon at November ArtWalk!

10/15/2026

The papers are signed, the artists are moving in, and workshop planning is underway. It’s official! The new Artist Residency Program at Spring Hill College has begun!

Mobile Arts Council is proud to partner with Spring Hill College to expand the presence of the arts on campus while creating meaningful opportunities for local artists. Three selected artists, Stephanie Morris, Elsa Payton, and Brian Tan, will each spend a year developing their artistic practice in dedicated studio spaces, leading workshops, and creating a body of work that will culminate in an exhibition for each of them at the college’s Eichold Gallery.

We’re excited to see this program take root and grow into a lasting opportunity for artists and the greater Mobile community.

To celebrate the start of this exciting journey, we chatted with resident artist Stephanie Morris to learn more about what this opportunity means to her, her creative process, her inspirations, and what she’s looking forward to during her residency.

Take a few minutes to get to know Stephanie and stay tuned as we follow our resident artists throughout the year to share all the creativity, collaboration, and inspiration this program has in store!

10/14/2026
IT’S TIME!! Dress up and show out this Friday at October ArtWalk! Your favorite vendors are bringing all the seasonal sp...
10/14/2026

IT’S TIME!! Dress up and show out this Friday at October ArtWalk!

Your favorite vendors are bringing all the seasonal spirit to downtown Mobile, and you won’t want to miss it! Enjoy live performances, facepainting in the kids’ zone, local art, shopping, and so much more. Gather your crew, bring the family, and join us downtown this Friday for a night of fall fun, creativity, and community!

10/13/2026

Join us this Friday for the postponed October ArtWalk!! 6pm-9pm October 16th

Don't miss your opportunity to add some whimsy to your day, take in the work of our local artists and enjoy it all at cost.

We will be hosting at Tea Party Saturday October 24, 2026 from 10am-1pm followed by a closing reception during November ArtWalk.

There are all free family friendly events, that are great excuses to show off your costumes all month long. We can't wait to see you there!

Thank you Studio10 on WALA FOX10 for having Ben Kaiser & Jessica Jones on this morningđź’›

Ben Kaiser

We know your emails and phones have been buzzing with questions about the weather, and trust us, we’ve been watching it ...
10/07/2026

We know your emails and phones have been buzzing with questions about the weather, and trust us, we’ve been watching it too!

If you find yourself downtown this Friday wondering, “Wait… where the heck is ArtWalk?” Don’t worry, we aren’t ghosting you.
WE'RE RESCHEDULING

Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans for this weekend, so the decision was made to move ArtWalk to Friday, October 16, from 6–9 PM.

We’re disappointed to miss you this weekend, but most importantly, we want everyone to stay safe. And when we come back on the 16th, we’re going to need ALL of you there!

Same time. Same downtown magic. All your favorite artists, vendors, galleries, and performers, and maybe even a little extra excitement after making you wait.

So stay safe, stay dry, and SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 | 6–9 PM.

We can’t wait to see you at ArtWalk!

10/02/2026

“Meanwhile” at the MAC Members Show. Mobile Arts Council

I’m honored to be one of the local artists featured in this year’s exhibition and look forward to sharing this piece with you.

If you’re in Mobile, please stop by!

📍 Mobile Arts Council Gallery, Room 1927
6 S. Joachim Street, Downtown Mobile

The exhibition will be on view July 9–August 27, 2026.

🎥Milkkrate

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Room 1927, 6 Joachim Street
Mobile, AL
36602

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 2pm

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+12514329796

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