ARTS COUNCIL/BAMA THEATRE

The Arts & Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa is the artistic arm of PARA and serves as an umbrella for 40 arts organizations in Tuscaloosa County, supporting and encouraging participation in and enjoyment of the arts for people of every age and interest group.

The Council operates the historic Bama Theatre for a wide range of community users, publicizes arts events for its 40 organizations, and sponsors exhibits by citizens, students and arts groups. Professional presentations of theatre, dance and music are offered at the Bama Theatre and area schools.

The Council publishes a semi-annual arts magazine, Jubilation, which features artists and arts events in and around West Alabama. Art, educational, foreign and independent films are shown as part of the Cinema Nouveau Movie Series. Film festival partnerships include the Jewish Film Festival, the Black Maria Film Festival and the German Film Festival.

The Arts & Humanities Council recognizes volunteers, educators and artists in the bi-annual Druid Arts Awards, and the Small Grants Program nurtures small and pilot arts activities. Bama Fanfare, SPECTRA and the Artists-in-Residence educational programs serve over 30,000 children annually.

Annual exhibitions in the Junior League Gallery include the West Alabama Juried Show, the Visual Arts Achievement Awards and the Double Exposure Photography Competition.

For more information, please visit www.tuscarts.org or call 205-758-5195