Event Calendar & Tickets

Gallery opening reception-Thursday, January 21st

6-8pm

Free and open to the public.

Work will be on display until March 4th

Join us for the 2021 Adult Juried Art Show gallery opening and reception. This show features work from artists from across the state competing for the best in the categories of Drawing, Painting, Photography,3D design, and Mixed-Media and overall Best in Show. This opening is free open to the public. The show will be on display until March 4th. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday from 10am-5pm and during Black Box Theater events. The EBSCO Fine Art Gallery is located at 105 West College St., Columbiana, AL, 35051

We ask that attendees wear masks or face coverings while inside the building and practice social distancing. There will be hand sanitizer stands around the building and complimentary packaged snacks and bottled/canned drinks will be served.

Awards will be presented at the gallery opening-winners do not have to be present to accept awards.
Exhibit Judge: Nelson Grice

The Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama is an annual traveling juried art show. The show is open to students from throughout the state that have visual impairments, blindness, and or deaf blindness. The artists are of various age attending public, private, residential, and home schools.

The show provides artists an opportunity to showcase their special talents and abilities.

Children who participate in the show use various media to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Art is included in the students’ academic curriculum in areas such as the development of communication skills utilizing visual and tactical abilities, math, science, reading and leisure time activities. The artwork is unique with emphasis on creativity, color, and tactile media.

Students artwork is exhibited in an open reception ceremony at the beginning of the year. After which the artwork is exhibited in various museums and venues throughout the state.  The opening reception is Sunday, January 24 from 3:00 pm to 5:00pm.

Sponsored in part by:

• Shelby County Council for the Arts
• The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry Vision Science Research Center
• Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
• Purchase Award Individuals and Agencies
• Private Donations

If you would like to know more about the Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama or purchase artwork, please contact:

Shirley J. Wilson

Director, Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama

sjwilson@uab.edu

205-482-5201

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH

DOORS: 7:00PM/SHOW 7:30PM

TICKETS: $25 (+TAX/FEES)

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Award winning musician Jason Ricci comes to the SCAC Black Box Theater with some serious players from New Orleans, including Joe Krown on the keys! Join us for some legendary, world class improv led by one of best harmonica players on the planet! We will also livestream this event for those that can’t make it!

Don’t forget to wear your mask and observe social distancing etiquette! There will be hand sanitizer stations around the facility and disposable masks available for patrons.

*Patrons who purchased tickets in advance must present paper ticket or mobile ticket-Will call patrons must check in at window*

Gallery opening reception-Thursday, January 21st

6-8pm

Free and open to the public.

Work will be on display until March 4th

Join us for the 2021 Adult Juried Art Show gallery opening and reception. This show features work from artists from across the state competing for the best in the categories of Drawing, Painting, Photography,3D design, and Mixed-Media and overall Best in Show. This opening is free open to the public. The show will be on display until March 4th. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday from 10am-5pm and during Black Box Theater events. The EBSCO Fine Art Gallery is located at 105 West College St., Columbiana, AL, 35051

We ask that attendees wear masks or face coverings while inside the building and practice social distancing. There will be hand sanitizer stands around the building and complimentary packaged snacks and bottled/canned drinks will be served.

Awards will be presented at the gallery opening-winners do not have to be present to accept awards.
Exhibit Judge: Nelson Grice

The Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama is an annual traveling juried art show. The show is open to students from throughout the state that have visual impairments, blindness, and or deaf blindness. The artists are of various age attending public, private, residential, and home schools.

The show provides artists an opportunity to showcase their special talents and abilities.

Children who participate in the show use various media to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Art is included in the students’ academic curriculum in areas such as the development of communication skills utilizing visual and tactical abilities, math, science, reading and leisure time activities. The artwork is unique with emphasis on creativity, color, and tactile media.

Students artwork is exhibited in an open reception ceremony at the beginning of the year. After which the artwork is exhibited in various museums and venues throughout the state.  The opening reception is Sunday, January 24 from 3:00 pm to 5:00pm.

Sponsored in part by:

• Shelby County Council for the Arts
• The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry Vision Science Research Center
• Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
• Purchase Award Individuals and Agencies
• Private Donations

If you would like to know more about the Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama or purchase artwork, please contact:

Shirley J. Wilson

Director, Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama

sjwilson@uab.edu

205-482-5201

Free Yoga Workshop with Gloria Buie!

Saturday, February 6th

10am-11:30am

Shelby County Arts Council

105 W. College St., Columbiana

*Please bring your own yoga mat, towel and water bottle!*

*If you plan on attending this free workshop, email info@shelbycountyartscouncil.com or call 205-669-0044 to let us know!*

Want to try yoga but don’t know where to start? Join us for a free beginners class on the fundamentals of yoga! Learn various yoga postures, sun salutation sequences, breathing, and meditation techniques. Improve your strength, flexibility and metal clarity with yoga! If you love the class, register for the upcoming weekly class at this workshop! Class schedule and rates will be made available at the workshop.

Face masks are required and social distancing rules will apply.

Saturday, February 6th

Doors at 7pm, show at 7:30pm

All tickets: $15 (+taxes and fees)

Click here to purchase tickets!

Saturday, February 12th

Doors open at 7:00pm, show starts at 7:30pm

All tickets: $15 (+tax and fees)

Click here to purchase tickets!

Gallery opening reception-Thursday, January 21st

6-8pm

Free and open to the public.

Work will be on display until March 4th

Join us for the 2021 Adult Juried Art Show gallery opening and reception. This show features work from artists from across the state competing for the best in the categories of Drawing, Painting, Photography,3D design, and Mixed-Media and overall Best in Show. This opening is free open to the public. The show will be on display until March 4th. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday from 10am-5pm and during Black Box Theater events. The EBSCO Fine Art Gallery is located at 105 West College St., Columbiana, AL, 35051

We ask that attendees wear masks or face coverings while inside the building and practice social distancing. There will be hand sanitizer stands around the building and complimentary packaged snacks and bottled/canned drinks will be served.

Awards will be presented at the gallery opening-winners do not have to be present to accept awards.
Exhibit Judge: Nelson Grice