EVENTS
September 19th: Yellowhammer Theatre Group
It’s 2050 and Marjorie is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. A handsome, strangely familiar younger companion is programmed to feed Marjorie her life story back to her.
Playwright Jordan Harrison's family drama is a wryly funny and powerful play. A Pulitzer Prize finalist, MARJORIE PRIME illuminates the limits of what technology can replace and the blurred line between a life lived and a life remembered.
Yellowhammer Theatre Group will join ArtsRevive for a third year of theatre performance and education. A partnership with Selma High School will include six students as part of the theatre company’s production team giving them a behind-the-scenes look at what is required to bring a play to the stage. Students will be mentored by the director, stage manager and house manager and they will learn how a cast, crew and director work together as a team and they will gain an understanding of how all team members play a key role in the production's success. The Yellowhammer Theatre Group team will be featured in a school-wide assembly at Selma High for a panel discussion for students, their families and teachers to learn about pursuing a career in performing arts.
September 25th | Breast Cancer Awareness Event at Gallery 905
Join us as we come together to honor breast cancer survivors in our community 💕
📅 Thursday, September 25
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Gallery 905 | ArtsRevive
Hosted by the Artists at Create Space, ArtsRevive, Gallery 905, and community sponsors, this reception and fundraiser will kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The public is invited: let’s celebrate strength, community, and hope.
October 2nd: Opening Reception | Unearthly
ArtsRevive in partnership with Selma Redevelopment Authority, invites you to celebrate the opening of Unearthly, a new exhibition of work by Selma artist Bradford Brackin.
Brackin never set out to become a potter. What began with curiosity and a few lessons at the wheel turned into a lifelong creative passion. In hand-building clay, she found the freedom, texture, and rhythm that now define her work. Each piece carries a story: pressed lace from her wedding gown, leaves gathered on hikes, or patterns inspired by family heirlooms. The result is functional art that is as distinctive as it is meaningful: pottery meant to be used, loved, and lived with.
A Birmingham native who made Selma home, Brackin has steadily built a presence at shows across the Southeast while remaining deeply connected to the local creative community. At ArtsRevive’s Create Space, she found not only a studio, but also a second home.
Join us October 2 at 5:30 PM for this special opening reception, with dinner available from Reflections Coffee Shoppe from 6–8 PM.
ArtsRevive Presents: Spiraling by Pat Snow
Opening Reception: September 4, 2025 | 5:30 PM | Gallery 905
ArtsRevive is proud to present Spiraling, a solo exhibition by acclaimed Alabama artist Pat Snow, opening on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 5:30 PM at Gallery 905 in Selma.
Born in Birmingham and raised in Anniston, Pat Snow earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Alabama, where he studied as a studio assistant for renowned folk artist Rev. Howard Finster. He later completed a Master of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing at the University of Arizona, studying under Robert Colescott and Luis Jimenez.
Snow’s career spans decades and geographies. His work has been featured in residencies at the Ox-Bow School of Art and the Millay Colony, and his pieces are held in the permanent collections of the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Wiregrass Museum of Art. After spending a decade in Austin, Texas—where he participated in Crit Group with The Contemporary Austin and exhibited at major venues including The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio and Smack Mellon Gallery in New York—Snow has returned to Alabama.
Spiraling marks an important homecoming for the artist, whose upcoming exhibitions will take him to Coimbra, Portugal; Berlin, Germany; and Nashville, Tennessee in 2025 and 2026.
ArtsRevive invites the community to join us at Gallery 905 for the opening reception on Thursday, September 4 at 5:30 PM to celebrate the work of Pat Snow and to experience his newest body of work.
📍 Gallery 905 | 905 Water Avenue, Selma, AL
🗓 Thursday, September 4, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM
Gallery 905 Presents “Entangled”: A Solo Exhibition by Folk Artist Andrew McCall
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 7 | 5:30 PM | Gallery 905, Selma, AL
Gallery 905 is proud to present “Entangled” a solo exhibition of works by Alabama folk artist Andrew McCall, opening Thursday, August 7th at 5:30 PM. The show features McCall’s whimsical and nature-rooted creations made from hand-gathered vines and salvaged materials - from baskets and birdhouses to tables, chairs, and tiny churches.
Known as the “Vine Man,” McCall has spent the last 40 years walking the woods near his home south of Montgomery, collecting wisteria, grape, and kudzu vines to transform into art. Alongside his wife, Etta, McCall has built a life around faith, creativity, and stewardship of nature. “Working with a wisteria or kudzu vine is kind of like dancing,” he says. “You have to let it tell you what to do, never get ahead of the vine.”
From craft fairs to QVC, from the front porch of Priester’s Pecans to the Kentuck Festival of the Arts, Andrew McCall’s work has inspired collectors and communities across the South. But his story is rooted in something deeper than craft, it’s about listening, responding, and creating with humility. “Everything I do, in my heart, God says, ‘Do it this way. Do it that way.’ So I don’t consider myself self-taught, but a God-taught artist,” says McCall.
Join us for the opening reception on August 7th, 5:30 pm at Gallery 905 to meet the artist and experience the soulful, joyful work of a man who simply follows the vine.
October 16th: Tale Tellin’
The 47th Annual Kathryn Tucker Windham’s Tale Tellin’ Festival will be held at ArtsRevive on October 16, 2025. Founded in 1978 by Kathryn Tucker Windham, the festival has gained national prominence and attracts professional artists annually. Windham was a renowned storyteller, journalist, and author, often called the “Ghost Lady.” The festival honors her legacy, bringing storytellers and listeners of all ages to Selma. Charlie Lucas, Windham‘s long-time friend, will emcee the event and assist with Tellin’ in the Schools, showcasing their blended storytelling and visual art.
Join us on Thursday, July 10th at 5:30pm to celebrate Jon Osborne's exhibition "I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)." The reception to meet the artist at Gallery 905 in Selma is free and open to the public.
Music inspires Jon's colorful paintings, and he sees colors when he hears sounds due to a condition called, "synesthesia." Since suffering a traumatic brain injury in 2019 he has been a strong advocate for the healing power of art.
His works have featured in exhibitions throughout Alabama and across the United States, including the Kentuck Festival (where he has been a Guest Artist since 2023) and Magic City Art Connection (where he received the Joe Piper Award of Distinction).
Jon Osborne was born and raised in Lowndes County in the town of Davenport, Alabama. He studied art and graphic design in Montgomery at Alabama State University and Trenholm State Community College. He currently lives in Birmingham.
"I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)" will be on view from July 1-August 29, 2025. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11am-4pm, and from 10am-2pm Saturdays. The gallery will be closed July 4th. For more information, call the gallery at (334) 878-1905.
Visit Jon's Instagram @jonosborneartist to see more of his work.
Learn more about Gallery 905 at gallery905.com.
Learn more about ArtsRevive at artsrevive.com.
Cathy Mooney Opening Reception
Cathy Mooney was born and raised in Gee's Bend, Alabama. Her mother, Tanzy Mooney, and grandmothers, Mary Major and Lottie Mooney, taught her how to make quilts when she was little. Her style comes from the simple but unique ways she was taught, using whatever fabric was available (mostly with cotton or cotton and polyester blend material). Some of her quilts are her versions of a traditional pattern and some are designed to respond to the way she feels that day. Cathy teaches the quilting techniques she learned from her family growing up in Gee's Bend to different people almost every week in one-on-one sewing lessons. One of her grandmother Lottie Mooney's quilts was selected to go on a US Postage stamp in 2006 and she is honored to keep this tradition of quilt making from her family and her community alive. In the past few years she has worked on collaborations with fashion designers including Marfa Stance in 2022, Greg Lauren in 2023, John Legend / Etsy in 2023, and Adidas in 2025. In 2024 her work was included in "Assembly: Contemporary Gee's Bend Quilts" at the Birmingham Public Library and in "Gee's Bend Quilts" at the Levi Watkins Learning Center at Alabama State University in Montgomery. Her work was also included in the 2024 exhibition, "Heritage: Southern Vernacular," at the Haley Gallery at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee, where she did a quilting demonstration and taught a quilting workshop to high school students. In October of last year she showed her quilts at the Kentuck Festival in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the first time, and at the annual Airing of the Quilts in Gee's Bend. In addition to her sewing skills, Cathy is an accomplished baker. She is delighted to have her first solo exhibition at Gallery 905 at ArtsRevive in Selma, Alabama.
Dori DeCamillis Artist Exhibition + Reception
Join us for the opening reception of Dori DeCamillis’ artist exhibition at Gallery 905. May 1st at 5:30 pm at Gallery 905 in Selma, AL.
Thornton Dial Exhibition
Born in the rural community of Emelle, Alabama, in 1928, Thornton Dial, Sr. witnessed the racism of the Jim Crow era firsthand. Yet many of his works retain a spirit of optimism, even displaying a playful sense of humor at times. This exhibition includes a range of works on paper to celebrate what exhibition curator Paul Barrett considers the cornerstone of Dial’s artistic practice.
Dial remains one of Alabama’s most critically acclaimed artists. His work was featured in the 2000 Whitney Biennial and has been the subject of major solo exhibitions in 2005, 2011, and 2022. Dial’s work can be found in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, Brooklyn Museum, Studio Museum in Harlem, and Museum of Modern Art in New York; as well as the High Museum of Art; Indianapolis Museum of Art; Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; de Young Museum in San Francisco; and many more. In his home state of Alabama, his work resides in the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, Birmingham Museum of Art, Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Paul R. Jones Museum of American Art, and the Wiregrass Museum of Art. His work is currently on view in a solo presentation at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts called, "A Man Looking for Something: Drawings by Thornton Dial."
Independent curator Paul Barrett has presented Dial's artwork in group exhibitions in Alabama and Tennessee and multiple solo museum exhibitions in Alabama and Louisiana. The catalog and traveling exhibition, Thornton Dial: I, Too, Am Alabama, remains a high point in his 30-year career working with artists.
Scott Bennett Opening Reception
Scott Bennett received a Masters of Fine Art in Ceramics at Ohio State University in 1989. He stayed in Columbus, Ohio after school, and was a prototype designer for Bath & Body Works and White Barn Candle Company for 7 years. He won the Ohio Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship in 1998. He also exhibited his ceramic sculpture at galleries, museums, and art centers around the country.
In 2004 Scott moved to Birmingham, Alabama where he opened Red Dot Gallery (reddotgallery.com) with painter, Dori DeCamillis. He continues to exhibit his work nationally, and won the Alabama State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship in 2011. In 2012 he became the director of the Alabama Craft Council and was the director of the Alabama Clay Conference for 3 years. He is also a current member of Ceramic Monthly Magazine's advisory board and continues to teach ceramics classes at Red Dot Gallery.
Submissions Open for 2025 Roots & Wings Art Show
ArtsRevive is pleased to open registration for its 23rd annual juried art competition. The show has grown significantly over the past several years in size, popularity and most importantly in the quality of the submissions. Alabama Artists: Roots and Wings is a reflection of that growth. Entry for 2025 is open to artists who are from Alabama although they may now live and work elsewhere (Wings) as well as those artists who currently live in Alabama (Roots).
The ArtsRevive show has built a reputation for its varied sampling of Alabama talent at its finest. The show will be held at ArtsRevive Cultural Arts Center located at 3 Church Street in the heart of historic downtown Selma.
Judge: Cathy Bowen Phares (see Juror tab)
Eligibility
1.) Entrants must be current or former residents of Alabama.
2.) Only work not previously shown in ArtsRevive shows is allowed.
3.) All work must be original and all reference material must be the work of the artist.
4.) All artworks must have been created within the past 3 years (2022-2025)
5.) Artist must be 18 years of age by February 9, 2025
Categories
The following categories will be recognized in the show. Select the category most appropriate for your work. Pieces selected for the show will be judged in the category under which they were submitted.
1.) 3D - Clay/ Ceramics/ Fiber/ Furniture/ Glass/ Jewelry/ Metal/ Mixed Media/ Sculpture/ Wood
2.) Drawing - Graphite/ Pastel/ Ink/
3.) Painting - Acrylic/ Oil/ Watercolor/ Tempra
4.) Photography/Printmaking - Photography/ Computer Generated/ Printmaking (all forms)
Awards
- Best in Show $1,000
- People's Choice $1,000
- First (each category) $200
- Second (each category) $100
- Third (each category) $50
Submit your work here.
Tale Tellin' 2024
Join us for the 46th Annual Tale Tellin’ on October 24th! Our storyteller this year is Adam Booth and live music provided by The Dallas County Bluegrass Study Group and BBQ Ensemble. Tickets available here.
Oktoberfest
Join us for Oktoberfest on 1st Saturday Selma, October 5th 9am-3pm at Gallery 905 in the Pocket Park! We are partnering with Blackbelt Benefit Group to bring Selma some live music, good food and beer, and of course local art! We will have several new artisan vendors, this is the perfect time to start your holiday shopping!
Yellowhammer Theatre Group
Join us for a heartwarming and entertaining night of stories that will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between. From sibling rivalries to parent-child dynamics, these short plays capture the essence of family relationships in a way that's both relatable and thought-provoking. Get tickets here.
Performance begins at 7:00 PM.
Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Seating is General Admission.
Be sure to stay for the reception afterwards sponsored by InVictus Development!
Free Movie Night
Free Movie Night September 28th at 5:30 pm at ArtsRevive in the Pocket Park. Bring your own chair or blanket. Special thanks to Cougar Oil, ALX Production, and CORI for sponsoring this event.
2024 Roots & Wings Art Show
Opening Reception
March 14
5:30pm-8pm
Awards 7:15pm
Exhibition
March 14 - April 12
Preacher’s Daughter - works by Patricia Ellisor Gaines
Opening Reception
Feb 29th
6pm
Exhibition
Feb 29 - March 10
Photographic Nights of Selma
The Photographic Nights of Selma festival highlights photography as an art form and joins people from across the globe to share time together in a place with a rich history. Through the power of art, this festival is building bonds of friendship as it crosses a multitude of boundaries and allows people to come together and better understand each other. The world is invited to enjoy this new, beautiful bridge, in Selma, Alabama.
Photographic Nights of Selma features high quality professional work, and annually spotlights a well known photographer, as the guest of honor, to exhibit and speak about their work. A global call invites photographers to share their work in Selma thereby providing international exposure to both young and old photographers. Festival participants are given a chance to spend time with artists, to learn about their craft, and to discover the meaning behind the work they create. Education is a core component of the festival that includes presentations, exhibit tours, and outreach programming for area students.
Tale Tellin’ 2023
Come hear wonderful stories from Paul Strickland and music from the Lamont Landers Band!
Catering by Valley Grande.
Every year the annual ArtsRevive Tale Tellin festival brings the power of music and story telling to Selma. In the week leading up to the main event, “tellers” go into Selma Public Schools and share their unique artistic gifts with the children.
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