The Mobile Arts Council is an umbrella organization for the arts in Mobile, Alabama. It was founded in 1955 as a project of the Junior League of Mobile with the mission to "increase cooperation among artistic and cultural organizations in the area and to provide a forum for problems in art, music, theater, and literature."[1] A full-time, paid director was hired in 1958. Among its many activities, it hosts the exhibition of the works of artists and provides funding for arts education.[2][3]
 The headquarters at 318 Dauphin Street in downtown Mobile. | |
| Formation | 1955 |
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| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Promotes art and culture |
| Headquarters | 70 N Joachim Street, Suite A Mobile, Alabama |
| Location |
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Region served | Metro Mobile |
Director | Lucy Gafford |
| Website | www.mobilearts.org |
References
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{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "People & Places: LoDa Artwalk is Friday, Jan. 11". Press-Register. January 10, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
- ^ Dugan, Kelli (January 29, 2013). "PNC Foundation gives Mobile Arts Council $30,000 arts education grant". Press-Register. Retrieved May 6, 2013.