Enhancing the quality of life and economic vitality for all Alabamians
by providing support for the state’s diverse and rich artistic resources.
The Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery has reopened to the public. While enjoying the exhibitions, please wear a mask or face covering and maintain a six-foot distance from others. Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the gallery space for the convenience of visitors and staff. The 2021 Fellowship Showcase on on exhibit now through October 29, 2021.
Our staff is also on-site full-time and continuing to hold meetings via video conferencing. Please contact us to make an appointment.
Office and gallery hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All staff and visitors are required to wear a mask during their visit to Alabama State Council on the Arts and the Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery.
Congratulations to all of our recent grantees! At the September quarterly meeting, the Council on the Arts awarded 219 grants totaling over $3.6M to arts organizations across Alabama. These grants are in response to applications submitted to the Alabama Arts Recovery Program and the Council on the Arts' annual grant cycle. Click here to view a complete list of award recipients.
All grant applications are being accepted in a new system, which features easy file uploads, and customized questions for each applicant. The portal reopens for new applications on January 2, 2022.
Educators: Join Alabama’s Poetry Out Loud program – a great way to engage students as they return to your classrooms. Click here to learn more + register.
Final reports for current grantees will be accepted through the eGrant system. Final reports are due 30 days after your program is complete, or by October 10 (whichever comes first). Click here for the eGrant portal.
Check out these resources from across the state to access the arts from home.
These national, regional, and local resources are here for artists and arts organizations as we navigate these difficult times.