{"id":40220,"date":"2018-03-15T22:04:06","date_gmt":"2018-03-16T05:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulofamerica.com\/?page_id=40220"},"modified":"2020-11-09T20:46:47","modified_gmt":"2020-11-10T04:46:47","slug":"birmingham-arts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.soulofamerica.com\/us-cities\/birmingham\/birmingham-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"Birmingham Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Folk

Folk art gallery at Birmingham Museum of Art<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

<\/div>\n

Birmingham Arts<\/h2>\n
<\/div>\n

Birmingham Museum of Art<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: A fine regional museum with a nationally- recognized collection of international distinguished art from ancient eras to modern times. Included are a sculpture garden, Asian art collection, contemporary art collection, 18th century French painting. You might find yourself drawn to the Native American Art Collection. There is a Terrace Cafe onsite.
\nADMISSION: Free, except for blockbuster events
\nPARKING: Free behind the building; additional paid parking across the street
\nDAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 12p-5p
\nADDRESS: 2000 Eighth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL MAP<\/a><\/strong>
\nPHONE: 205-254-2565 or 2566
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.artsbma.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Built in 1927 by Paramount Studios as a movie palace, it lasted in that function for 55 years. In 1987, the bankrupt theatre was purchased by a non-profit corporation who transitioned it to become the wonderful venue that today hosts concerts \u2013 including Will Downing, other performing arts, and special film presentations. In 1998, it was restored to its 1927 grandeur with all the sparkling gold leaf, fancy organ chambers and more.
\nADMISSION: varies by concert
\nPARKING: downtown garages
\nDAYS & HOURS: dates varies by show, but shows usually start at 7:30p or 8p
\nADDRESS: 1817 Third Avenue North, Birmingham, AL MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPHONE: 205-251-0418
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.alabamatheatre.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Bare Hands Gallery<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Founded in 1996 as a non-profit art gallery supporting Alabama artists, it features regular exhibits of contemporary visual arts, the gallery hosts discussions, workshops, musical performances and evening yoga classes.
\nADMISSION: $
\nPARKING: on street
\nDAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sat 11a-6p
\nADDRESS: 109 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd South, Birmingham, AL MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPHONE: 205-324-2124
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.barehandsgallery.org<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/div>\n