A World of Celebration

Exploring festivals of light from around the world, from Nebuta Matsuri in Japan and the Lantern Festivals of China to St. Lucia ‘s Day in Sweden and Posados in Mexico. Over 30 Christmas trees will be decorated by local schoolchildren, each with a unique theme from a world festival.
Heritage Room

Dr. Cantrell’s Pastime

The works of beloved local physician, Dr. Craig Cantrell, will feature paintings of scenes from nature, personal memories, and inspiration from his life and family.

2009

Main Exhibit Hall
January 6 – February 26: 1,000 Lbs of Alabama Clay curated by Lynnette Hesser.

Heritage Room
January 6 – February 26: Carry On: Celebrating Twenty Years of the Alabama Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program

Main Exhibit Hall
March 5– April 21
Darkness into Life
Opening reception March 5
Survivor Reception March 7

Heritage Room
March, April 21 (and maybe 2 weeks of May)

Birmingham Holocause Education Commitee Poster Showw

Main Exhibit Hall
May, June, July, part of August
Ink and Blood

June & July
pARTnership Gallery
How Hot Was It? ... In Gratitude of Air conditioning
June 21 - 1st day of summer and unveiling of winning art piece on 1st floor

Main Exhibit Hall
September 8 - November 8

FABERGE/FAUX-BERGE: Faberge and Vivian Alexander

Selections from the Forbe's Faberge Collection combined with an extraordinary collection of Vivian Alexander egg-related objects

Main Exhibit Hall
November 22– December 24

Festival of Trees XX

Opening reception November 22

2010
Heritage Room
January – March

The Works of Nanda Patel