Paul Barrett

The Alabama Visual Arts Network (formerly the Alabama Craft Council) has worked to promote a culture in which art is embraced for its contributions to economy, community, and human fulfillment since 1967. In 2020 I commissioned 12 Alabama artists to create editions of 10 works each for the first iteration of CARE Packages, a project to celebrate the unique talents of artisans in our state, support the ongoing work of ALVAN to benefit all Alabama artists, and to provide financial support to… Show more

The Alabama Visual Arts Network (formerly the Alabama Craft Council) has worked to promote a culture in which art is embraced for its contributions to economy, community, and human fulfillment since 1967. In 2020 I commissioned 12 Alabama artists to create editions of 10 works each for the first iteration of CARE Packages, a project to celebrate the unique talents of artisans in our state, support the ongoing work of ALVAN to benefit all Alabama artists, and to provide financial support to visual artists working throughout Alabama. I collaborated with ALVAN board member Mimi Rogers, PaperWorkers Local, and Samford University to plan the first Alabama Printmaking Conference in July 2022. I also collaborated with ALVAN board secretary Kristin Law and Black Belt Treasures to plan the inaugural Alabama Fiber Art Conference in January 2023. Show less

The Alabama Arts Log was created to be a resource that easily identifies and promotes opportunities to appreciate visual art throughout the state. Calls for artists were always included in our free, weekly newsletter, and we encouraged communication for future opportunities.

Producing the Alabama Arts Log would not have been possible without the ongoing dedication of co-founder, Erin West and her help covering art throughout the state. Her teamwork supports artists and arts organizations… Show more

The Alabama Arts Log was created to be a resource that easily identifies and promotes opportunities to appreciate visual art throughout the state. Calls for artists were always included in our free, weekly newsletter, and we encouraged communication for future opportunities.

Producing the Alabama Arts Log would not have been possible without the ongoing dedication of co-founder, Erin West and her help covering art throughout the state. Her teamwork supports artists and arts organizations throughout the state.

Read the newsletter each week at https://issuu.com/alartslog and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ALArtsLog. Show less

Blank Space Bham seeks to reclaim public space, strengthen communities, foster creativity, and advocate for the (re)development of inclusive urban environments through the transformative power of public art.

The Color Project sponsors and supports public art, gardens, and public events to address issues of mental, physical, and spiritual health in the Ensley community and neighboring areas of greater Birmingham.

Magic City Mural Collective is a group of artists, designers, and supporters in the greater Birmingham community working together to enhance and activate public spaces through art.

Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP) is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to the cultivation of the photographic arts and the enrichment of the Atlanta art community.

Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP) aims to make Atlanta a leading center for the world's fastest growing art form. Primarily, by producing the largest annual community-oriented photo festival in the United States, we provide experiences that engage and educate diverse audiences through lens-based media.

ACP… Show more

Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP) is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to the cultivation of the photographic arts and the enrichment of the Atlanta art community.

Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP) aims to make Atlanta a leading center for the world's fastest growing art form. Primarily, by producing the largest annual community-oriented photo festival in the United States, we provide experiences that engage and educate diverse audiences through lens-based media.

ACP hosts an annual, citywide photography festival in October: the Atlanta Celebrates Photography Festival. The festival includes a wide variety of exhibitions and multiple events around Atlanta and throughout the surrounding communities. The festival's diverse offerings bring together professional and amateur photographers, general art enthusiasts, gallery owners, critics, and collectors.

Throughout the year, ACP sponsors additional community programming and opportunities specifically for the professional development of photographers. Show less

In September 1996, the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center was founded on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham as a lasting tribute to the late Mrs. Alys Robinson Stephens, a lifelong patron of the arts and a well-known and beloved member of the Birmingham community. The Center became the home of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra as well as UAB’s Department of Music and Department of Theatre. The Alys Stephens Center quickly became the center for entertainment and arts education… Show more

In September 1996, the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center was founded on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham as a lasting tribute to the late Mrs. Alys Robinson Stephens, a lifelong patron of the arts and a well-known and beloved member of the Birmingham community. The Center became the home of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra as well as UAB’s Department of Music and Department of Theatre. The Alys Stephens Center quickly became the center for entertainment and arts education in Birmingham and central Alabama and has established itself as the premier center for arts and education in the area with more than 100,000 visitors annually. Show less

Consulted with the executive director/co-founder and program director on creation of Georgia's first community supported art initiative (modeled after community supported agriculture programs), and the creation of an artist residency program.

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The BMA’s Junior Patrons are a dynamic group of young professionals from throughout the Birmingham community with an interest in arts and culture. The JPs host a variety of exciting art-related events and programs throughout the year.

Magic City Art Connection (MCAC) is a juried outdoor art show and festival that features local, regional and national artists as well as children's activities, performances, and special food events. It has been held annually at Linn Park since 1983, and been produced by festival director Eileen Kunzman.

Magic City Art Connection has its origins in the Sidewalk Art Show organized by the Birmingham Art Association in 1938 as a benefit for the Birmingham Museum of Art. For many years, the… Show more

Magic City Art Connection (MCAC) is a juried outdoor art show and festival that features local, regional and national artists as well as children's activities, performances, and special food events. It has been held annually at Linn Park since 1983, and been produced by festival director Eileen Kunzman.

Magic City Art Connection has its origins in the Sidewalk Art Show organized by the Birmingham Art Association in 1938 as a benefit for the Birmingham Museum of Art. For many years, the free event was sponsored by Operation New Birmingham and the City of Birmingham. Show less