Third Space

On January 6, 2019, our popular exhibition Third Space /shifting conversations about contemporary art will come to an end. It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly two years since […]

Connecting the Global South

A work central to Third Space represents a culmination of all the ideas in the exhibition. It was commissioned from Rural Studio at Auburn University.

Women Artists in Third Space

International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women and serves as a platform for gender equality. Our current contemporary exhibition Third Space /shifting conversations about contemporary art is a natural place for the BMA to begin a conversation about contemporary women artists and their work.

Third Space Rotation

“Third Space” will look different on your next visit. The exhibition is undergoing its second of three rotations, and a number of objects will come down to showcase new pieces in the gallery.

What is a Rotation?

The BMA staff recently completed the first of three rotations for its current exhibition, Third Space /shifting conversations about contemporary art. In addition to the 50 pieces that will remain […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Teen BMA

Teen BMA returned in January with a bang thanks to the generous support of the Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation. Twenty-five teens from all over the Birmingham area joined the […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Third Space Gallery Attendants

Volunteers play a major role in Third Space, the Museum’s largest exhibition of contemporary art from the collection. They serve as gallery attendants and enhance the visitor experience by providing […]

Bham Now: Chapter 01 at the BMA

The Birmingham Museum of Art invites you to meet the man behind the Black Power Salute of the 1968 Olympics and the artist who created Bridge, a tribute to one […]

Bham Now: Chapter 01

Looking for a cool activity that’s educational, full of culture and fun for the whole family?  Check your calendar for Tuesday, April 18th for Chapter 01 at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Here’s […]

Visitors’ View: 2x’s by Rural Studio

Founded and headquartered in nearby Hale County, Alabama, Rural Studio is an off-campus, design-build program of Auburn University that provides architectural solutions to underserved populations across the country. In the […]