ALABAMA FOLK ART MUSEUM

BIRMINGHAM, AL

The Alabama Folk Art Museum in Birmingham, Alabama, is a public museum that celebrates Alabama's unique folk art heritage. Founded in 1987, the museum strives to preserve, exhibit, interpret, and educate the public about folk art created by artists living and working in the state. The museum's permanent collection contains over 3,000 works of art, representing a variety of media including paintings, sculptures, pottery, quilts, basketry, and more.

The museum also features rotating exhibitions of both contemporary and historic artwork, as well as a variety of educational programs and events. Visitors can explore the galleries and observe art demonstrations by local folk artists. The museum also offers a variety of classes, workshops, and lectures, as well as school field trips and community outreach programs. In addition, the museum's library and research center is open to the public and contains a wealth of information about Alabama folk art and its history.

The Alabama Folk Art Museum is a vibrant and welcoming space for visitors of all ages, providing a unique glimpse into the state's vibrant art and cultural heritage. It is a popular destination for art lovers and those interested in learning more about the region's culture and history.

ALABAMA FOLK ART MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BIRMINGHAM AL. US MID #8400100086

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 2053214929
• website: http://www.artfolkgallery.org

ALABAMA FOLK ART MUSEUM
1731 1ST AVE N
BIRMINGHAM
AL
35203

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