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10/27/2026

Join us in the gallery this Friday for an Artist Reception with Ellen Thomas and view her new exhibit, "The Nature of Rag Rug Weaving", featuring a collection of handwoven rag rugs made from upcycled, post-consumer, home textiles. It is $5 for non-members to attend. A cash bar and light appetizers will be available. Visit our website to learn more!

10/21/2026

We have another Speed Sketching night with .artcorner coming soon! Join us in the gallery next Tuesday, October 27th for a special Halloween themed Speed Sketching night from 6-8pm. Open to all ages and skill levels! Costumes encouraged! Register using the link in our bio.

10/20/2026

Are you ready for a spooky-good time? We are hosting a Pet Costume Contest this year at Decatur's Downtown Trick-or-Treat event! We can't wait to see your pets dressed in their Halloween best! We'll give out certificates to the category winners (categories listed below). You can pre-register using the link below or register on-site. You'll find our tent on the ACA lawn across from the Princess Theatre on 2nd Avenue.

Costume Contest Categories:
Best Overall
Best Pet & Owner Duo
Funniest Pet Costume

Pre-register: https://carnegiearts.app.neoncrm.com/forms/23?utm_source=facebook

10/20/2026

Listen as Kim Mitchell talks about how the River Clay Fine Arts Festival got its name! You can listen to the full episode at northalabama.org/podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts!

10/19/2026

It's official! We are hosting a Pet Costume Contest next Thursday at the Downtown Decatur Trick-or-Treat Event! $5 per pet for entry. We can't wait to see you and your pets dressed in your Halloween best! Pre-register using the link below or register on-site at our tent on 2nd Ave. More info coming soon!

https://carnegiearts.app.neoncrm.com/forms/23?utm_source=instagram

10/13/2026

Join us at Huntsville International Airport on Tuesday, October 27th from 5-7pm for a reception for our new ArtWay exhibit, ShapeShifter, featuring encaustic mixed media artwork created by artist Mary H Reed. Admission is free and food & drinks will be provided. Visit our website to learn more!

10/08/2026

Come take a closer look at our current exhibit, "Alvan's Made Here Invitational". Don't miss your chance to see it before it's gone! The artwork will be on display until next Saturday, October 17th.

Gallery Hours:
Tues-Fri (10am-5pm)
Sat (10-2pm)

10/05/2026

We are looking for talented young artists (3rd-5th Grade) to participate in the All Across Alabama Student Art Program! There will be 3 workshops held in locations throughout Morgan County, including Decatur, Somerville, and Hartselle. 2 works of art from each participating legislative district will be selected for exhibition at the Alabama State Capitol during April 2027!

Register now by visiting https://carnegiearts.app.neoncrm.com/forms/all-across-alabama-student-art-program-?utm_source=facebook. Please call us (256-341-0562) or email [email protected] if you have any questions!

09/25/2026

We are so excited to be hosting the first Drawing for Dragons- Mahjong Tournament on November 7th, from 1-4pm! Prepare to have a blast! There will be cash prizes for the top 3 winners, door prizes, and a cash bar! Light appetizers and soft drinks will be provided. Check out our website below to register and get more info! Good luck players!

https://carnegiearts.app.neoncrm.com/forms/mahjong-tournament-2026?utm_source=facebook

09/24/2026

Calling all artists! The deadline to apply for The Tennessee River Valley Plein Air Competition is only a week away! Share with others and don't miss your chance to be a part of this special 3-year collaborative event combining the efforts of the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts and Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment. The registration link is in our bio. Visit our website below for more info.

https://www.carnegiearts.org/event/tennessee-river-valley-plein-air-competition-call-for-artists/

Address

207 Church Street NE
Decatur, AL
35601

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+12563410562

Website

http://carnegiearts.org/, https://www.carnegiearts.org/event/tennessee-river-valley-plein-air-competition-call-for-artis

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