What is Folk Art? The term has meant different things over time, and many scholars have written about the problems with this catch-all category. It has referred to craft traditions […]
Alabama Artists
5 Things To Do At The Original Makers Festival
The Original Makers exhibition kicks off Saturday, June 16 from 10am – 2pm with a day of family-friendly entertainment. Enjoy face painting, art activities, live music, and more.
Collecting and Preserving Alabama’s Artistic Heritage
While the BMA collects art from all over the globe, it takes just as seriously the goal of collecting important work by the most significant artists born or active in […]
Remembering William Christenberry
Alabama native William Christenberry, Jr. died on November 28 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at 80 years old. In announcing his death, The Washington Post recognized him as “one of […]