Education is fundamental to the mission of the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA). We seek to provide quality art learning opportunities throughout the greater Birmingham area, improving the cultural and social wellbeing of our community. The BMA is excited to bring back our enriching summer art camp series this year to continue to nurture the youth in our area and encourage creativity, exploration, innovation, and imagination. For more information about Summer Camp visit artsbma.org

Education is fundamental to the mission of the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA). We seek to provide quality art learning opportunities throughout the greater Birmingham area, improving the cultural and social wellbeing of our community. The BMA is excited to bring back our enriching summer art camp series this year to continue to nurture the youth in our area and encourage creativity, exploration, innovation, and imagination. For more information about Summer Camp visit artsbma.org

Are you a serious high school art student who plans to major in art or design in college? Are you a younger student who would like to apply to an art-focused high school such as ASFA? If so, this intensive, one-week course will help you build or enhance your portfolio. Students will strengthen foundation skills by rendering works from still life and will have the experience of peer critiques in progress.

This camp is taught by Daisie Hoitsma Young. Young teaches painting and drawing at the University of Alabama. She holds an MFA in painting and drawing from Ohio University and a BFA from the University of Texas at Tyler.

Portfolio reviews will be conducted by Darius Hill, Chair of the Visual Arts Department at the Alabama School of Fine Arts.

In this camp, young artists will create sculptures using everyday objects, experimenting with techniques such as cutting, assembling, casting, and modifying found objects into dynamic works of art.

This camp is taught by Lauren Frances Evans. Evans is Associate Professor of Art at Samford University where she leads the sculpture concentration and is Gallery Director. She earned her MFA from the University of Maryland.

Improv Camp 3rd-5th Grade, Improv Camp 6th-12th Grade, Harry Potter Camp, Disney Mini Camp, Musical Theatre Bootcamp, and Mini Production Camp!

There is something for everyone this summer at Homewood Theatre!

Using techniques such as collage, embroidery, and image transfer, artist Miriam Calleja works with acrylic paint, ink, watercolor, pencil, and found materials to incorporate her original verse into handmade books, assemblages, and mixed-media pieces. Each of Calleja’s pieces contains a line or an entire poem from her repertoire, including some new unpublished work. The exhibition name is inspired by her poem “A choreography of almost." Poems featured in stuck; lingering are on display alongside Calleja’s artwork so that viewers can explore the correspondence between it and her poetry.

Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, and writer. A native of Malta, she has lived in Birmingham for the past three years. Her poetry collections include Pomegranate Heart (EDE Books, 2015) and Inside (EDE Books, 2016). Among her poetry chapbooks are Remember (Stamparija Reljic, 2020), Stranger Intimacy (Stamparija Reljic, 2020), and Come Closer, I Don’t Mind the Silence (BottleCap Press, 2023). Calleja’s upcoming book Variations on Silence (PoetryWala, 2025) is translated from Maltese. Learn more about Calleja at miriamcalleja.com.

This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

Let’s discover the designer in you! Sew Cool Fashion Camp is the coolest way to spend hot summer days! During this 2-week camp students will learn: intro to sewing, safety practices, sewing machine basics, how to read a basic pattern and construction of a wearable project. Using our new skills, we will transition to fashion design. During fashion week we will learn basic principles of fashion illustration, vocabulary, proportion, clothing, coloring, and more fun stuff that real designers do! The campers will create their own clothing line and create one complete look from their sketches. Project Runway with an SOE twist!

This camp is taught by local designer Kenya Buchanan. Kenya B. is a graduate of the University of Alabama where she received a BS in Apparel Design. Further, she has shown during NY fashion week and has gained local recognition, winning several awards for her luxury gowns and ready-to-wear.

These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work for the end-of-summer student and teaching artist exhibition. All camps are taught by practicing artists in Space One Eleven’s professional art studios.

DRUM the Program presents a 6-week African-inspired dance class designed to celebrate diversity and foster connection. Open to all levels, this class offers a welcoming space where you'll explore vibrant rhythms, learn dynamic dance techniques, and move together in community. Experience the joy of dance while cultivating a deeper sense of belonging and connection to others in an inclusive and supportive environment.

No Previous Dance Experience Needed.

✨🎩 Calling all young magicians! 🎩✨

For the 6th year, UAB Arts in Medicine & the Department of Occupational Therapy are bringing the magic back with Every Day Magic Camp! 🎭

This FREE camp, designed for children with disabilities (ages 9-18), is led by illusionist Kevin Spencer and the Hocus Focus program. Campers will learn 2-3 magic tricks each week, building confidence, motor skills, and c#everydaymagic

🔮 Virtual Camp 1: May 26 - June 27
🔮 Virtual Camp 2: July 7 - August 1
🔮 In-Person Camp: July 11 - August 8 (at UAB)

Each camp ends with a magical performance for friends and family! ✨

📩 Spots are limited! Email artsinmedicine@uab.edu to register today!

#MagicCamp #6YearsOfMagic #InclusiveArts#UABArtsInMedicine #HocusFocus #EveryDayMagic

Featuring work by 19 artists from across the state, the Alabama Triennial 2025: Currents explores questions of place and identity. Through work that emphasizes movement, journey, mapping, exchange and transference, the exhibition complicates notions of Southern identity as something static or unitary, instead viewing it as a confluence of various currents, constantly in motion, made and remade in relation to what came before.

Currents are directional movement and energy. As natural phenomena in our oceans and atmosphere that gave rise to trade routes and transit corridors, they are reminders of the inextricability of history and culture from the material conditions of place. Yet they are also immaterial, invoking spiritual practices such as channeling, as well as the amalgamation of religious influences common in this region. As directional movement, currents call to mind lineages – of ancestry or heritage – as well as the belief systems that have shaped our environment and material existence. One question guiding this exhibition is: How do we position ourselves in relation to what we inherit?

Finally, although far from comprehensive, the Triennial is intended as a survey of current artistic practices in Alabama. It's of a time and place washed ashore by the past, with one eye fixed on the horizon.

Participating artists are Douglas Pierre Baulos, Daphne Burgess, Merrilee Challiss, E L Chisolm, Soynika Edwards-Bush, Valerie George, Allison Grant, Arielle Gray, Darius Hill, Helga Mendoza, Micah Mermilliod, Joe Minter, Bethany Moody, Celestia Morgan, Miriam Omura, Celeste Amparo Pfau, Millian Giang Pham, Rial Rye and Jennifer Wallace Fields

The Alabama Triennial 2025 was curated by elizabet elliott, Executive Director of Alabama Contemporary Art Center in Mobile; Sydney A. Foster, Montgomery-based creative director and community architect; and AEIVA Curator Hannah Spears.

Come participate in a zumba class with a unique twist: zydeco music! Get your blood pumping and have a great time while you get in shape!

Instruction by Libby, every Thursday at The Magnolia Ballroom. Admission is $10.

What: Zydeco Zumba Fitness
When: Every Thursday, 5:30pm
Where: The Magnolia Ballroom
2198 Columbiana Rd Suite 100
Birmingham AL 35216

Learn more about the Birmingham Zydeco Cajun Club here: https://birminghamzydeco.com/events

Winner of seven Tony awards, including Best Musical. Big River is based on Mark Twain’s classic 1884 novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and features the music of Country legend Roger Miller. Stacy Alley (Head of the University of Alabama’s Musical Theatre Program) and Bobby Horton (‘Three on a String’ and Music Director for Ken Burns) will guide us on a fresh and authentic musical journey through Mark Twain’s timeless tale of humanity and redemption. “the musical Big River still has something to say and sing” Philip Brandes, Los Angeles Times

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, the Tony-nominated musical Waitress offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop ... until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town's handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow servers and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she's been missing all along -- courage.?

Waitress (Touring)

Learn the art of polymer clay and create your own one-of-a-kind jewelry in this beginner-friendly workshop! Guided by artist Rhonda Henry, you’ll explore essential techniques like conditioning, color mixing, shaping, texturing, and finishing. Whether you prefer bold patterns, delicate textures, or playful designs, this hands-on class will help you craft earrings and accessories that reflect your unique style. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity, and we’ll provide the rest!

Artist Bio:

Rhonda Henry is the owner and creator behind RhondiKreations, a wearable art jewelry brand that blends bold design with creative expression. Her passion for art began at a young age, and over the years, she has learned that circumstances don’t define who you are or who you can become. As a wife, working mother, student, and former Marine, Rhonda draws inspiration from her diverse life experiences, infusing each handcrafted polymer clay piece with a unique artistic vision.

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, the Tony-nominated musical Waitress offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop ... until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town's handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow servers and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she's been missing all along -- courage.?

North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Birmingham, AL! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, the Tony-nominated musical Waitress offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop ... until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town's handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow servers and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she's been missing all along -- courage.?

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, the Tony-nominated musical Waitress offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop ... until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town's handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow servers and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she's been missing all along -- courage.?

(Rising 6-12 Grade) Learn how to paint beautiful paintings with oil paints. All supplies are provided. Please make sure to wear something you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

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Education is fundamental to the mission of the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA). We seek to provide quality art learning opportunities throughout the greater Birmingham area, improving the cultural and social wellbeing of our community. The BMA is excited to bring back our enriching summer art camp series this year to continue to nurture the youth in our area and encourage creativity, exploration, innovation, and imagination. For more information about Summer Camp visit artsbma.org

Education is fundamental to the mission of the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA). We seek to provide quality art learning opportunities throughout the greater Birmingham area, improving the cultural and social wellbeing of our community. The BMA is excited to bring back our enriching summer art camp series this year to continue to nurture the youth in our area and encourage creativity, exploration, innovation, and imagination. For more information about Summer Camp visit artsbma.org

CGI is pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into the Wizarding World of CGI! Grab your wands and join us for a magical night full of spells, owls, and of course, comedy! What new adventures will fill the halls of Hogwarts? Your suggestions help decide! No matter if you are a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin—this show has something for every witch, wizard, and muggle!

(Rising 6-12 Grade) This bi-monthly program will focus on teaching the performing arts to aspiring teen thespians with assistance from the Red Mountain Theatre. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, the Tony-nominated musical Waitress offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop ... until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town's handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow servers and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she's been missing all along -- courage.?

July 25, 2025 - July 28, 2025

Join us for Youth Folk Camp – our only Alabama Folk School workshop series designed for rising 5th-12th graders. YFC is a unique combination of summer overnight camp and folk school instruction in music, farming, craft skills, and more! Campers choose one major and minor class for the workshop, all taught by experienced farmers, musicians, and artists. Some experience with violin, guitar, or banjo is recommended for music majors. Campers who choose farming for their major should select a different subject for their minor.

Ages: rising 5th - 12th graders
Cost: $425 (need based scholarships are available)
Registration closes July 7th, 2025 at 5:00 pm

(Rising 4-12 Grade) Young artists are welcome to join us and Kane Bourgeois in this bi-weekly art boot camp over the Summer. Learn some basics, some tips and tricks, and have fun doing it! All supplies provided, but you are more than welcome to bring any sketchbook or drawing supplies you may use, or a digital drawing interface.  Register for each session online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Join the Roaring 20’s Gatsby Themed Event for a fun and Interactive murder mystery dinner with optional and bonus haunts tour of the mansion after dinner once the mystery is solved! Gatsby Roaring 20’s dress is optional. This will be the “bees knees” of Roaring 20’s Events for 2025 and it’s perfect for date night, friends night out, family night, celebrations, birthdays, office get togethers , anniversaries and More. COSTUMES ARE FUN BUT OPTIONAL.

You’ll actively participate in the clue-based mystery dinner event! Very easy and extremely fun, no memorization!  One of the most fun things to do in Birmingham. Explore the beautiful mansion and its collection of historic antiques and artifacts!  All of this excitement is brought to you by the TV Personalities Lesley Ann Hyde and The Southern Ghost Girls Tours as seen on A & E’s \'Truth or Legends\' in Your Hometown and Arlington 1840’s Historic House in Birmingham!

Fun Party Atmosphere as you participate in the Murder Mystery Dinner. You will enjoy a delicious farm to table dinner prepared by Chef Matthew Murphree  After the Murder Mystery Dinner, if you like and is optional, you will Get to Participate in an Exclusive haunts tour of the beautiful Mansion and Grounds as you use state-of-the-art paranormal Investigation equipment! This is a One-of-a-Kind event that you do not want to miss.

Perfect for a friend\'s night out, date night, Game Night, Family Night, Birthdays, Celebrations, Office Parties, and Team Building or just to celebrate the Season! The Price of your Ticket includes a delicious freshly prepared farm to table Dinner by Chef Matthew Murphree , Interacting in the Murder Mystery, and an optional Haunts Tour of the mansion after the Mystery Dinner. Weather Permitting we will try to do some of the events outside. Secured Parking Inside The Gated Area adjacent to the Mansion. Tickets and more info at www.southernghostgirls.com or Eventbrite