Foundations for Arts and Cultural Connections, Inc. will hold their Imagination Festival, April 26 – 28 at Sloss Furnaces. Imagination Festival is part of Magic City Art Connection and is an arts-centered community event that leverages the power of the arts to provide an opportunity for creative expression, exposure, engagement, education, and empowerment. This program is a collaboration between the Foundation for Arts and Cultural Connections, Inc. and Birmingham Corps. Tickets and more information can be found HERE.
Friends Foundation of the Birmingham Public Library in partnership with artist Zena Barker has launched Magic City Art Mart, a dedicated space within the Birmingham Public Library’s Central Branch that collects and distributes free art supplies to community members. Magic City Art Mart strives to create a supportive and inclusive artistic community, through organizing workshops and events, skill development, and the sharing of diverse perspectives. Magic City Art Mart is located at Create205 Lab and is open Tuesday 5 - 7 PM and Saturday 12 – 3 PM. You can also follow them on Instagram @magiccityartmart.