Alabama Contemporary Art Center — Attraction in Mobile

Interesting and eclectic collection with thought provoking pieces. Some interesting social statements. Didn't agree with some, but they were well presented and showed the artists' intense feelings on the subject matter. And being of a libertarian bent, I appreciated the visual statement of the point of view.

There is some nudity in the adult section; however it is not gratuitous. Those familiar the nudity with more classical art will be comfortable.

Typical of contemporary art, there was a fair variety of media used. Got a chance to speak with the executive director. A very interesting woman. Admission is a donation in the amount you choose. Worth a side trip if you are downtown. And take a few minutes to enjoy the Moblobz mural on the building exterior. A fun and...

small, but quality little gallery in downtown Mobile. They host rotating exhibits and coordinate related events. Right now, there is a terrific mixed-media exhibit of Cuban artists. This place has a lot of potential to modernize the Mobile art scene. It flanks one side of the lovely cathedral plaza, so you can check it out before roaming around the church gardens or having brunch at A Spot of Tea. I sort of hate the art on the outside of the building, but I won't fault them that. Entry for the exhibits changes I believe, but was...

I went on a Friday during free admission times. It was a small exhibit and I spent a little over an hour there. I could have spent another 30 minutes there if I took the time to admire more of the sculptures and art, but I had to leave for another appointment. Bathrooms were clean and staff was friendly. It was a nice fun event for a tourist...