Meet the Coordinator for Studio Programs

The Museum is excited to welcome Meredith Knight as the new coordinator for studio programs. An Alabama native, Knight has experience teaching art everywhere from schools and museums to medium-security […]

The Language of Design: Ikat Patterns

In our new exhibition All the Colors of the Rainbow, we are excited to present an array of ikat robes and accessories. With all of the designs on display, you […]

10 Steps To Creating An Ikat Robe

As we get ready to welcome our new exhibition, All the Colors of the Rainbow: Uzbekistan Ikats from the Collection of Peggy Slappey, it is important to consider what makes […]

What Is One Rule You’ll Never Break?

On Thursday, March 3 at 7PM, the Museum and Christie’s are excited to present The Refined Art of Collecting: An Evening with the Experts. The panel discussion, including BMA staff, […]

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, […]

Meet the Curatorial Fellow: Amelia Hobson

Amelia Hobson began her year-long journey at the Museum last August as the BMA/UAB Curatorial Fellow. A graduate student in UAB’s Art History program, Amelia has worked primarily with the curatorial […]

Happy Birthday, Thomas Cole!

Happy birthday to artist Thomas Cole, who was born on February 1, 1801. Measuring nearly six feet wide, this carefully delineated, panoramic view of Sicily’s Mount Etna by Thomas Cole […]

Behind The Scenes: Shiva Has Landed!

On Monday, January 25, the Museum geared up for one very special delivery: the newest addition to the Red Mountain Garden Club Memorial Sculpture Garden. The sculpture, Shiva Nataraja (Lord of Dance), […]

An Artist and a Veteran: John Taylor Arms

As we honor our veterans this November 11, we are inspired by the stories, acts of heroism, and dedication of our members of the Armed Forces. At the Museum, particularly […]