January 1: Applications open for individual artist Fellowship grants

January 12: Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery Re-opens

February 26: Poetry Out Loud State Finals

March 2: Deadline day for Fellowship grant applications

March 12-13: Council Meeting (Montgomery, AL)

April 1: Applications open for Projects and Operating Support grants

May 14: 2026 Celebration of Alabama Arts

June 2: Deadline day for Projects and Operating Support grant applications

June 11-12: Council Meeting (Montgomery, AL)

July 1: Applications open for Folk Arts Apprenticeships and Project grants

August 19-21: Bill Bates Leadership Institute

September 1: Deadline day for Folk Arts Apprenticeships and Project grant applications

September 10-11: Council Meeting (Florence, AL)

October 1: Applications open for Creative Places Arts Facilities grants

December 1: Deadline day for Creative Places Arts Facilities

December 3-4: Council Meeting (Gadsden, AL)

To view the complete list of 2026 State of Alabama holidays, click here.

If you're interested in hosting a Council meeting in your community, contact Sherry Hill at sherry@arts.alabama.gov.