Community Partner Spotlight: Better Basics
When Better Basics needed volunteers for their annual Birmingham Reads program, many BMA staff members were quick to answer the call.
In the Community
In the Community: Woodlawn Project
Our team of BMA teaching artist instructors recently collaborated with Real Life Poets, Inc. to create a body of work with a talented group of Woodlawn High School students. Our […]
Miles College Night Recap
Our 5th Annual Miles College Night at the BMA was nothing short of fantastic! This collaborative evening featured tours of the Museum’s collections and special exhibitions, combined with artistic and […]
For Freedoms Town Hall Recap
Last month, the Museum hosted a group of student activists from multiple Jefferson county high schools for a town hall program inspired by the BMA’s current exhibition For Freedoms: Civil […]
4 Caribbean Traditions You’ll See Saturday
June is Caribbean Heritage Month, and the Museum is excited to partner with the 5th Annual Caribbean Festival in Linn Park on Saturday, June 11. Join us to celebrate the […]
Med Students Improve Practice With Art
Medical students undergo rigorous training before they can become doctors—years of internships, residencies and classes, all preparing them to know the human body and the many things that can go […]
5 Things To Know About Holi
One of the most colorful days of the year is the day of the Holi Festival. Although it is a Hindu holiday that began in India, there are now festivals […]
5 Reasons To Volunteer At Your Museum
We couldn’t do what we do at the BMA without volunteers. Whether they are helping visitors at the Information Desk, facilitating art projects at family programs, volunteering at special events, […]
5 Reasons To Attend Summer Art Camp
From exploring their creativity through performance and drawing techniques to daily snack-time spent with new friends in our Sculpture Garden, there’s fun for every child at Summer Art Camp! Although […]
Love is in the Air: Weddings at the Birmingham Museum of Art
Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, we can’t help but admire all the love that surrounds us at the Museum. Most weekends, the Birmingham Museum of Art is […]
Birmingham Speaks: An Evolving Program for a Changing City
Birmingham Speaks is a dynamic platform designed to incite meaningful conversation among the citizens of Birmingham and our region. Since its inception seven years ago, the program has changed, shifting […]
Summer Art Camp 2016: Register Today!
Registration is now live for Summer Art Camp 2016! Sign up your camper before March 1 and receive a 10% discount! This year’s art camp, themed Art + Design […]