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Join us this Saturday, August 17, for Kentuck’s Art Market!

Kentuck’s Art Markets are family-friendly, free to attend monthly events that celebrate local artists & community.

🎨 August 17 Artists:
Angelique Joseph, Sully Joe Art
Lou Ann Newell, Newell Arts
Sue Blackshear
C. Wharton, The Grey Rooster
Daniel Ray Painter, Daniel Painter Artwork

Special Guests: The University of Alabama Nursing School will be distributing vaccines at no cost!

💙 BONUS: Create your Own Art, Drop-In Hand building , Bubbles, Games, and Drum Cart!

The fun doesn’t stop there, stick around for a la cARTe! Our drop in studio is perfect for creating with friends or exploring on your own!

So spend your Saturday with us at Kentuck Art Center, and don’t forget to tag a friend you want to bring to Kentuck’s Art Market below!

📆 Kentuck’s Art Market Future Dates and Locations:
September 21: Kentuck’s Courtyard of Wonders
November 16: Kentuck at Queen City | 1901 Jack Warner Parkway
December 14: Holiday Extravaganza Art Market | Kentuck at Queen City | 1901 Jack Warner Parkway

Learn more: https://buff.ly/3YGYt79

Photos from Kentuck Art Center's post 08/09/2024

Happy !
This week we’re talking about festival quilts!

Did you know that for 41 of Kentuck’s 53 year history Hallie O’Kelley, renowned screen printer and fiber artist, has created a new quilt that embodies the “theme” of each festival.

This year's quilt is titled “It’s a Puzzle.”

Each quilt begins as a blank piece of white fabric and is dyed, hand stitched and screen printed into a brilliant design. Together, these quilts weave together a visual representation of the rich history of the Kentuck Festival of the Arts.

You might notice that the designs in Hallie’s festival quilts appear on collectible festival items such as posters, postcards, guides, and even t-shirts! You can learn more about Hallie’s festival quilts here: https://buff.ly/3LYLTbJ

The 53rd Kentuck Festival of the Arts is on October 19-20th in Snow Hinton Park. Learn more about the festival and purchase tickets here: https://buff.ly/3LYM079

After the festival, you can see even more of Hallie O’Kelley’s quilts at her 100th Birthday Celebration on November 1, 2024! Keep your eyes peeled for more details!

📷 Hallie O'Kelley with 2024 quilt "It's a Puzzle" & Hallie O'Kelley with 2023 quilt "Another Autumn Day"

Learn to Paint with a Palette Knife | Kentuck Art Center 08/06/2024

🎨 UPCOMING WORKSHOP: LEARN TO PAINT WITH A PALETTE KNIFE🎨
Instructed by Ahmad Austin | August 17, 2024 | 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Ages 18+

In this workshop, expert instructor Ahmad Austin will walk participants through different painting techniques that can be done with the palette knife. No experience necessary!

What is a palette knife? Great question! A palette knife is an invaluable art tool that can be used to create dynamic textures and details in a painting. Palette knives come in different shapes and sizes, and each has its own purpose.

Palette knives are a worthwhile addition to any painter’s repertoire. Learn about mixing colors, creating unique textures, and various other techniques while using a palette knife to create two of your very own flower paintings on a 16x20 canvas.

Join us for a Saturday full of creating! Learn more & register: https://buff.ly/3WRgT3I

Learn to Paint with a Palette Knife | Kentuck Art Center In this 5 hour workshop, you will learn how to paint two flower paintings on a 16x20 canvas using a palette knife. Ahmad will walk participants through different painting techniques that can be done with the palette knife, and he will discuss mixing colors and creating unique textures using acrylic....

08/04/2024

🥂 A cheers to members!

We are so excited to celebrate our wonderful members this month! Save the date and RSVP today to join the fun!

Kentuck’s Members Party
📆 August 9, 2024; 5-8 pm
📍 The Drish House | 2300 17th St Tuscaloosa, AL

Kentuck’s Members Party is our way of expressing gratitude to our Ken-Folk—those who directly contribute to bringing arts and culture to our community and enhancing the quality of life in West Alabama. 🥂

Entry into this event is free for current members and not-yet-members are able to purchase a ticket for $25.

The evening will feature hors d'oeuvres, live music, a silent auction of Kentuck Art, and the company and companionship of our Kenfolk.

If you have already RSVP'd, we can't wait to see you on the 9th! If you have not already done so, please RSVP, purchase tickets, or update your membership here: https://buff.ly/4dupkaq

📸 Kim Martel and Bobby Bragg at August Art Night

08/02/2024

We have that feeling because tickets and VIP packages for are on sale now!🥳

🎟️ Grab your tickets today and join us on October 19 & 20 in Snow Hinton Park for an unforgettable weekend featuring 270+ artists, live music, spoken word, activities for children, folk and contemporary craft demonstrations, food trucks, and local craft brews.

To learn more about the festival, tickets and VIP packages please visit: https://buff.ly/4cYGdKF

📆 See you in 78 days!!

📸 Loretta Lynn standing in Neel Alexander's booth at

Photos from Kentuck Art Center's post 07/30/2024

☀️ Check out our upcoming August events to spend the rest of summer creating and having fun!

Kentuck's Free Events:
ART NIGHT THIS THURSDAY!
📆 August 1, 2024; 5-8 pm
Museum Gallery: "We Be: Stories of Mamboland" by Della Wells
Teer Gallery: Selections from the Aspiring Artists Summer Camp
SoNo Gallery: Selections from the Clients of Turning Point
Women in Anthropology and the World: A Talk by Kathy Oths; 5:45 pm

🍨 *Don't forget that August Art Night features the Annual Red Dog Potters Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser! There's nothing better than enjoying ice cream on an August night... except for maybe enjoying ice cream that supports local artists!

💙 Join us this Thursday (8/1) for Art Night, our monthly celebration of arts, artists & community. Art Night is free, family-friendly, and open to the public.

Kentuck's Art Market
📆 August 17, 2024; 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
503 Main Ave, Northport, AL; Kentuck's Courtyard of Wonders

Kentuck's Upcoming Workshops:
🎨 3D Origami Swans with Jasmine Hocutt
August 10, 2024; 2-4 pm
Register by August 5, 2024.

🎨 Learn to Paint with a Palette Knife with Ahmad Austin
August 17, 2024; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Register by August 12, 2024.

🎨 Wheel Throwing 101 with Amy Smoot
August 21, 22, & 29; 6-8 pm
In this night class (3 DAYS, 6-8 PM): days 1 and 2 will be spent throwing on the wheel, and day 3 will be spent glazing.
Register by August 20, 2024.

💻 Learn more about Art Night, workshops, and Kentuck’s Art Market by visiting our website: https://buff.ly/4dmue9E

📆 Visit our events calendar on our website: https://buff.ly/46IbTBT and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date with all things Kentuck!

Tag a friend that you want to share an ice cream with at August Art Night in the comments! 👯

Photos from Kentuck Art Center's post 07/27/2024

Art Night is less than one week away!
📆 August 1, 2024; 5-8 pm

🍦 Join us for our sweetest Art Night yet! Kentuck's Art Night is a free, family-friendly, and open to the public monthly celebration of arts, artists & community.

⭐ WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ART NIGHT?⭐

🎨 Museum Gallery: "We Be: Stories of Mamboland" by Della Wells
🎨Teer Gallery: Selections from the Aspiring Artists Summer Camp
🎨SoNo Gallery: Selections from the clients of Turning Point
🎨 Kentuck's Gallery Shop Featured Artist: Megan Austin
🎨 Women in Anthropology and the World Talk: Kathy Oths, 5:45pm
🎨 Kentuck's Red Dog Potters Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser
🎨 Live Music: Emily Dozier-Ezell
🎨 Kentuck's Clay Studio Drop-In Hours
🎨 Free Craft Station
🎨 Open Artist Studios
🎨 Pop-up Shops
🎨 Extended Gallery Shop Hours
🎨 Cob Oven Pizza

💙 See you Thursday!
📍 Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Ave, Northport, AL | Thursday, August 1, 2024 | 5-8 pm

Learn more about Art Night here: https://buff.ly/4fo6mnY

07/25/2024

NEW BLOG POST: Dr. Anne Franklin Lamar talks "Stitching Stories" 🧵

Dr. Lamar serves as the Primary Humanities Scholar for this year's exhibition season at Kentuck Art Center. As Primary Humanities Scholar, she seeks to add historical and cultural context to deepen our understanding of the artwork through the lens of her expertise.

Dr. Lamar earned her bachelor’s degree from the Mississippi University for Women and her master's degree and Ph.D. from The University of Alabama. Her interests include women’s studies and storytelling, including non-traditional texts such as quilts, cookbooks, gardens and more. She is also a potter, and her work is inspired by quilting/textile traditions passed down from her mother and other generations of women.

In her guest blog post, "Stitching Stories: Making Memory and Meaning through Quilts," Dr. Lamar invites you to take a walk through the exhibition and consider the significance of quilting as an artistic medium and a source of community building.

See her blog post ➡️ https://buff.ly/3WmYha8

07/24/2024

🥂 Thank you, members! You're the best, and we want to celebrate you!

🎉 You're invited to Kentuck's Members Party
August 9, 2024; 5-8pm
Location: The Drish House (2300 17th St Tuscaloosa, AL)

Members will enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, live music, a silent auction of your favorite Kentuck art, and the company of your fellow Kentuck supporters.

Current members get in FREE, or not-yet-members can purchase a ticket for $25 (and receive a studio level membership with your ticket).

Please RSVP, purchase your tickets, or update your membership here: https://buff.ly/3A2LWAo
RSVP is preferred but not required

Featured image: "St Brigid Teaches a Fox to Dance" by Loretta J Lynn, Fiber Artist

07/23/2024

NEW BLOG POST: "Stitching Stories" Exhibition Recap 🧵

"Stitching Stories" will be on view in Kentuck's Museum and Teer Galleries until July 28, 2024. The quilters featured in "Stitching Stories" create with different goals, techniques, and styles; however, each quilt tells a unique story and contributes to the rich artistic history of Alabama.

➡️ See the exhibition: https://buff.ly/3WA9bLd

Exhibiting Artists:
Ana Schuber
Paula Barnett
Becky Brown
Sarah Marshall
Hallie H. O’Kelley
Gee’s Bend Quilters: Tinnie Pettway, Lorette Bennett, Qunnie Pettway, Marlene Bennett Jones, Joeann Pettway West, Mensie Lee Pettway, and Andrea Pettway Williams
The March Quilts
Rene Kastinas
Martha Beadle
Nanette Glaus
Mary Burke

Photos from Kentuck Art Center's post 07/16/2024

This Saturday, July 20, 2024; 9:30am-2:00 pm, Kentuck’s Art Market will be right across from the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market!! 🧺 🌼

Kentuck’s Art Market is always a free, family friendly event the third Saturday of each month that celebrates local artists and community & this month we’re going to be in Tuscaloosa!

July 20th Artists and Vendors:
Sue Blackshear
Bastille Candles
G. Noelle Designs
Jay Waters Photos
Susie Morris
Abi Brewer Fine Art
Sully Joe Art
Kentuck's Red Dog Potters

BONUS: Create your own art, Bubbles, Drum Cart, and Misting Tent!

Kentuck's Art Markets are held in Tuscaloosa once a quarter, our next Art Market (August 17, 2024) will be held at our main campus in Historic Downtown Northport; 503 Main Ave Northport, AL.

Celebrate this Saturday with local art at Kentuck's Art Market & grab some more local goods afterwards at the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market! Tag a friend below to make your weekend plans!

Kentuck’s Art Market | 🗓 July 20th | ⏰ 9:30am-2:00pm|📍Kentuck at Queen City
| 1901 Jack Warner Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL (Right across from the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market)🧺

07/13/2024

In case you missed it, Kentuck's Instagram just hosted its first ever social media takeover with special guest Abi Brewer!

Abi Brewer Fine Art, a mixed media artist based in Tuscaloosa, instructed our most recent Kentuck After Dark workshop. Throughout the evening, Abi made posts about the workshop, materials, and participants. We loved seeing what everyone created!

Learn more about all our workshops here: https://buff.ly/4cP8Olc
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Photos from Kentuck Art Center's post 07/12/2024

It’s , and we’re getting ready to rock ‘n’ roll because we’ve officially hit double digits…only 99 days until !
We are so excited to see you on October 19-20, 2024 in Snow Hinton Park in Tuscaloosa, AL!

The 53rd Kentuck Festival of the Arts will be held in a 10-acre section of the 40-acre park and features 270+ artists, live music, spoken word, activities for children, folk and contemporary craft demonstrations, food trucks, and local craft brews.

Right now, Snow Hinton park is undergoing a transformation! Construction is underway to improve amenities at the park, including paved pathways, benches, new bathrooms, and several new permanent pavilions.

With only 99 days until , we thought we'd share some renderings of Snow Hinton Park to get you just as excited as we are!

Learn more about The 53rd Kentuck Festival of the Arts here: https://www.kentuck.org/the-festival
Tickets go on sale August 1, 2024!


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Photos from Kentuck Art Center's post 07/10/2024

👀 Kentuck at Queen City has a new look! Each panel features artwork in our Permanent Collection and is a sneak peek at a few of the pieces you can expect to see when the building reopens later this year.

🌻You're invited: Join us at Kentuck at Queen City on July 20 from 9:30am-2:00pm for Kentuck's Art Market! This family-friendly outdoor event showcases a variety of artwork hand crafted by local artists. In addition to connecting with artists, attendees can enjoy a kids' craft station, bubbles, and even grab a bite to eat from World of Beer's food truck.

See you next Saturday!

Kentuck's Art Market | 📆 July 20, 2024 | 🕐 9:30 am - 2:00 pm | 📍 Kentuck at Queen City | 1901 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa AL | 🧺Across the street from the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market
City of Tuscaloosa – Government

Photos from Kentuck Art Center's post 07/02/2024

🎆 Let us spark your creativity this July!

✨ Kentuck’s Free Events:

NO ART NIGHT 7/4
Kentuck Art Center will be closed 7/4, and will return to regular hours 7/5.

💙 Kentuck’s Art Market
Saturday, July 20; 9:30 am -2:00 pm
1901 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL

✨ Kentuck’s Upcoming Workshops:

🖌️ Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Instructed by Molly Nelko
Fridays 11 am - 12 pm; July 12- August 2

🖌️ Quilting Squares with Gee’s Bend Quilters
Instructed by Claudia Pettway Charley & Andrea Pettway Williams
July 19; 1-4 pm & July 20; 9 am- 4:30 pm

🖌️ Fused Glass Pendants
Instructed by Joni Esser-Stuart
July 27; 1-4 pm

✨ Kentuck’s Summer Camps:

🎨 Summer Clay Camps
Sessions D, E, & F
Instructed by Amy Smoot

🎨 Teen Wheel Throwing Camp
Instructed by Amy Smoot
July 22-24; 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm

Learn more about workshops & summer camps here: https://buff.ly/4cK1aZo
Learn more about Kentuck's Art Market here: https://buff.ly/3xJvBA4

📆 Stay up to date with all things Kentuck by following us on Instagram and Facebook and be sure to check out our events calendar: https://buff.ly/3VR9DD2

Let us know what events you’re most excited for this month in the comments!

Photos from Kentuck Art Center's post 06/28/2024

Happy ! This week we're talking about a group of Guest Artists at the Kentuck Festival of the Arts -- Gee's Bend Quilters!

Gee’s Bend is a small, isolated town in southwest Alabama known internationally for their incredible patchwork creations and their role in the Civil Rights Movement. The quilting tradition dates back to the 19th century and continues today.

For generations, the women of Gee’s Bend have transformed work clothes and fabric remnants into unique and distinctive quilts. The style that can be seen throughout the work of Gee’s Bend Quilters is noted for its lively improvisations and geometric simplicity.

The quilts, hailed by the New York Times as “some of the most miraculous works of modern art America has produced,” thus serve as a means of cultural preservation and monuments to the women that craft them.

Several quilts by Gee's Bend Quilters are on display in "Stitching Stories," an exhibition on view in Kentuck's Museum and Teer Galleries until July 28, 2024.

Photos:
1st: "Gee's Bend" by Marlene Bennet Jones
2nd: "Jacob's Coat " by Tinnie Pettway
3rd: Shu'Nae Williams, Andrea Pettway Williams, Francesca Charley, and Claudia Pettway Charley at the 50th Kentuck Festival of the Arts.

06/25/2024

Quilting Squares with Gee's Bend Quilters
Instructed by Claudia Pettway Charley & Andrea Pettway Williams
July 19, 2024; 1-4 pm & July 20, 2024; 9 am- 4:30 pm

Start your quilting journey at Kentuck with Gee’s Bend Quilters! Instructors Claudia Pettway Charley and Andrea Pettway will share the history, traditions, and quilting techniques of the Gee’s Bend community.

Participants will use these techniques to create their own Gee’s Bend inspired fiber piece! This class is for ages 18+. No experience necessary-all levels of experience welcome.

Participants are asked to bring any fabric they would like to incorporate in their square-about a quarter yard of fabric of both solids and prints is recommended. The more variety the better!

Learn more: https://buff.ly/3KWimik
Learn more about Gee's Bend: https://buff.ly/4cDAMjT

06/24/2024

Spinning Stories: Truths & Tales from Women Creatives
July 18, 2024; 6-7 pm (Doors open at 5:30 pm)

Join Kentuck for a celebration of the vibrant voices and experiences of women creatives. In this hour-long storytelling event, we’ll hear tales that reflect the diverse experiences of womanhood and creation from local storytellers.

Local storytellers include: Dr. Robin Boylorn, Abi Brewer, Karen Gardiner, Molly Nelko, Tina Turley, and Yvonne Wells

Your ticket includes entry to this event, two drinks, and heavy hors d’œuvres. Doors open at 5:30 PM! Space is limited, so please get your ticket ahead of time so that your spot is guaranteed. If any tickets remain, they will be available at the door.

To learn more please visit: https://buff.ly/3xA7WSr

Photos from Kentuck Art Center's post 06/21/2024

QUILT REVEAL! 🎉
Hallie O'Kelley unveiled the quilt she made for the 53rd Kentuck Festival of the Arts! The piece is titled "It's a Puzzle" and will be accessioned into Kentuck's Permanent Collection. (first photo)

Did you know? Of the 53 years of Kentuck history, 42 of them have been graced with Hallie's artwork, each quilt representing a visual theme of the festival. Each quilt Hallie makes begins as a blank piece of white fabric and is dyed, hand stitched and screen printed into a brilliant tapestry. Together, these quilts weave together a visual representation of the rich history of the Kentuck Festival of the Arts.

You might notice that the designs in Hallie’s festival quilts appear on collectible festival items such as posters, postcards, guides, and even t-shirts! You can learn even more about Hallie's festival quilts here: https://buff.ly/3XiLLux

Hallie's works are also on view in the current exhibition, "Stitching Stories," on display in Kentuck's Museum and Teer Galleries through July 28, 2024. (third photo)

The exhibition features the works of Hallie H. O’Kelley, Sarah Marshall, Ana Schuber, The March Quilts, Paula Barnett, Nanette Glaus, Mary Burke, Gee’s Bend Quilters, Rene Kastinas, and Martha Beadle.

06/20/2024

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Apply now for Kentuck’s July Art Market, happening July 20, 2024, 9:30 am-2:00 pm at Kentuck at Queen City (1901 Jack Warner Parkway), just across the street from the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market!🧺🌻
🌻Applications are open until July 1, 2024.
🌻More information: https://buff.ly/4cvx9MQ

06/17/2024

Meet Ana Schuber!

Ana has been a crafter since the age of four, but it wasn’t until her daughter was born that she decided that she wanted to learn how to quilt.

Ana attributes this decision to a fond memory of pointing to the squares on her grandmother’s quilt and her grandmother telling her “oh that was your grandfather’s work shirt,” or “that was your mother’s prom dress.”

A position at the University of Alabama brought Ana to Tuscaloosa. She became involved with the West Alabama Quilters Guild, which she is still a member of today.

She says that it wasn’t until she met the Gee’s Bend quilters, that Mrs. Bennett talked to her about “just doing the quilt and not following a pattern.” Ana says that during her conversation with Mrs. Bennett, she pointed to a gorgeous piece of fabric and asked where it came from. Mrs. Bennett replied, “oh i was wearing that one honey, I looked down and it said to me I want to be in the quilt.”

The conversation Ana had with Mrs. Bennett had a major impact on Ana’s artistic style. Ana says, “it was from that moment forward that I started allowing the quilts to tell me what they want to be.”

Ana’s “Home ala Tornado,” and “Dryad” are on view in “Stitching Stories,” the exhibition currently on display in Kentuck’s Museum & Teer Galleries through July 28, 2024.

The quilters featured in “Stitching Stories” create with different goals, techniques, and styles, however, each quilt tells a unique story and contributes to the rich artistic history of Alabama.

The exhibition features the works of Ana Schuber, Sarah Marshall, The March Quilts, Paula Barnett, Nanette Glaus, Mary Burke, Hallie H. O’Kelley, Gee’s Bend Quilters, Rene Kastinas, and Martha Beadle.

06/14/2024

Dads were born to tell jokes; you were born so there could be dad jokes. Spend this weekend celebrating the funniest person your Dad knows!

SATURDAY JUNE 15:

😎 Soak up the sun at Kentuck's Art Market & Summer Fun in Downtown Northport!
9:30-2:00 pm

🎨 Then make art together!
9:30 am- 12:30 pm Drop-in Clay Studio: Handbuilding
2:30-3:30 pm a la cARTe

🖼️ Stop by our Gallery Shop, open 10am-4pm, and Sunday June 16, 12-4 pm, for any last minute Father's Day gifts!

06/12/2024

Meet Sarah Marshall!

Sarah is a visual artist interested in language, history, science, and the natural world. Using printmaking, photography, and drawing, she blends observable reality with belief, imaginary stories, and memory. She earned her BFA from Carnegie Mellon University, then her MA & MFA from The University of Iowa.

Now, Sarah lives and works in Tuscaloosa, where she coordinates the printmaking program at The University of Alabama. She is also a member of the Paperworkers Local print co-operative in Birmingham, and has participated in numerous workshops and residencies. Her work is exhibited nationally and internationally and is included in public and private collections across the US.

Sarah’s “ Constantly Conciliatory” (Pictured: Top) , “Rehearsing My Complaints” (Pictured: Bottom) , and other works are on view in “Stitching Stories” the exhibition on display in Kentuck’s Museum & Teer Galleries through July 28, 2024.

The quilters featured in “Stitching Stories” create with different goals, techniques, and styles, however, each quilt tells a unique story and contributes to the rich artistic history of Alabama.

The exhibition features the works of Sarah Marshall, Ana Schuber, The March Quilts, Paula Barnett, Nanette Glaus, Mary Burke, Hallie H. O’Kelley, Gee’s Bend Quilters, Rene Kastinas, and Martha Beadle.

Come and check it out for yourself!

Recycled Runway | Kentuck Art Center 06/11/2024

Kentuck and Bib & Tucker Sew-Op are excited to offer Recycled Runway, a fashion and sustainability program for 6th-12th grade students.

🌎 Globally, 73% of materials used to produce clothing are landfilled. In this 4 week sewing & design program, students will learn how to keep their clothes out of landfills and create upcycled fashion designs.

👠 Students will also be given an opportunity to showcase their creations on the runway at Kentuck’s October Art Night.

Are you ready to rock the runway? Learn more: https://buff.ly/3yQexs7

Recycled Runway | Kentuck Art Center Join Kentuck and Bib & Tucker Sew-Op this summer for a 4-week program focused on fashion and sustainability for students in 6th grade through 12th grade! Recycled Runway: Women’s Work is a 4-week sewing and design program for Tuscaloosa County middle and high school students. During this program, ...

06/10/2024

Join us this Saturday, June 15 from 9:30am-2:00pm for Kentuck’s Art Market!

Kentuck’s Art Markets are family-friendly, free to attend monthly events that celebrate local artists & community. Don't miss the opportunity to pick up a last minute Father's Day gift and support local artists!

🥳 BONUS: Summer Fun in Downtown Northport, 10am-2pm! After you visit Kentuck's Art Market, take a stroll down Main Avenue to visit The Toy Shoppe for bubble fun, Everlasting Gardens for a lemonade stand, the TPL Bookmobile, and Cajun Creme ice cream truck. There's lots of family-friendly fun happening downtown this weekend!

⭐ The fun doesn’t stop there, stick around for:

💙 Drop-In Clay Studio: Handbuilding
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Drop-in and get creative! Kentuck's Clay Studio's Drop- In hours are the perfect opportunity to let your imagination take off and turn a slab of clay into your next masterpiece!

💙 a la cARTe
2:30-3:30 pm
a la cARTe is our drop in mixed-media studio for perfect creating with friends or exploring on your own! Learn more: https://buff.ly/3VgZDmu

So spend your Saturday soaking up the sun in our courtyard of wonders, and don’t forget to tag a friend you want to bring to Kentuck’s Art Market!

📆 Kentuck’s Art Market Future Dates and Locations:
July 20: 1901 Jack Warner Parkway
August 17: Kentuck’s Courtyard of Wonders
September 21: Kentuck’s Courtyard of Wonders
November 16: 1901 Jack Warner Parkway
December 21: Kentuck’s Courtyard of Wonders

Learn more: https://buff.ly/3yUQusl

Photos from Kentuck Art Center's post 06/07/2024

Our annual Members Juried Show celebrates creative excellence in our community of members. Please join us in congratulating our Kenfolk for their unparalleled originality, uniqueness, and passion.

🏆 Our 2024 Juried Show Award Winners:
First place: “Pushing Up Daisies #1” by Lindanne Phillips
Second Place: “Noon Day Sun” by Will Holley
Best in Show: “RBG” by Martha Beadle (not pictured)
Award of Distinction: “Red Bandana” by Walter Poole (not pictured)

🥳 Congratulations to our winners and all of our members' for their contributions to another excellent show!

🖼️ Check out the Juried Members Show for yourself! On display in Kentuck's SoNo Gallery through July 28th.

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Tuscaloosa County Softball Walk-Off Club Tuscaloosa County Softball Walk-Off Club
Northport, 35475

The Tuscaloosa County Softball Walk-Off Club is a Non-Profit 501.c.3 for the purpose of supporting the Tuscaloosa County High School Softball Program.

The Elite Men & Women of Northport SSC The Elite Men & Women of Northport SSC
Northport, 35473

This is a Social Saving Club helping out in our community and giving back.

Change What Matters for Reed Change What Matters for Reed
Northport, 35476

Change What Matters for Reed

Rick Rush Art Alliance Rick Rush Art Alliance
PO BOX 310
Northport

Rick Rush Art Alliance is recognized for a myriad of scholarly accomplishments and a commitment to continually developing their teaching practice. Donations of artwork by Rick Rush...

Tuscaloosa Sav-A-Life Tuscaloosa Sav-A-Life
4300 Highway 69N
Northport, 35473

Helping moms and families choose abundant life for their babies and themselves

Tuscaloosa County High School - FCA Tuscaloosa County High School - FCA
12500 Wildcat Drive
Northport, 35475

United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama
4701 SR-69
Northport, 35473

We are a nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Northport FireFighters Local 2676 Northport FireFighters Local 2676
Northport, 35476

Northport FireFighter's local 2676

The Find HOPE Here Project The Find HOPE Here Project
Northport

Our mission is to love like Jesus.