FATVillage Arts District

09/09/2024

Join our friends 1504 for an opening ceremony for Joe Minter.

“Joe Minter Is Here” is a community-based art installation of never-before-exhibited work by the artist and ambassador for peace, Joe Minter (b. 1943).

For decades, people have traveled from around the world to visit his sacred art environment, “African Village in America,” where he has used discarded materials to chronicle the Black experience. Today, his work can be found in the most prestigious collections in the country, from The Metropolitan Museum of Art to the National Gallery, but this will be his first solo show in his hometown, amidst a milestone year in which he was named an inaugural recipient of the national Ruth Award.

Located inside a historic warehouse in his Titusville neighborhood, this immersive exhibit will be a landmark moment to celebrate Joe Minter, introduce his story to new generations, and highlight the importance of preserving cultural heritage.

Exhibition Times:
October 3 - 20, 2024
Thursdays – Saturdays: 10 - 6
Sundays: 1 - 5

📍: Marc Steel Co., 600 6th Avenue, South Birmingham, AL 35233

Acknowledgements:
Produced by 1504 and presented by Create Birmingham, in partnership with Navigate Affordable Housing Partners. Made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, Alabama Humanities Alliance, SouthArts, Jefferson County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Regions Foundation, Joseph S. Bruno Charitable Foundation, Carole E. Clarke (Birmingham City District 8 Councilor), The Kelly Hotel, and the Birmingham Museum of Art. Cover photo by Andi Rice.

For additional questions about the exhibition or programming, contact Tyler Jones ([email protected]).

Link to RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joe-minter-is-here-opening-ceremony-tickets-993637505527?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/17/2024

Enjoy “Myths, Secrets, Lies, and Truths”: Photography from the Doug McCraw Collection now . This exhibition explores the complexities of human existence through the interplay of myths, secrets, lies, and truths through the lens of five brilliant artists from Doug McCraw’s collection. Hank Willis Thomas, Spider Martin, Sheila Pree Bright, Liesa Cole, and Karen Graffeo capture moments that transcend the ordinary, reveal truths, and explore how myths shape our perceptions, how secrets veil the truth, and how lies distort our beliefs. This exhibition is on view until October 13, 2024. Visit for more information on admission and museum hours.
Feature image: Karen Graffeo “Havana: the weight of life, 2020 courtesy of the artist.

07/17/2024

Enjoy “Myths, Secrets, Lies, and Truths”: Photography from the Doug McCraw Collection at the Boca Raton Museum of Art. This exhibition explores the complexities of human existence through the interplay of myths, secrets, lies, and truths through the lens of five brilliant artists from Doug McCraw’s collection. Hank Willis Thomas, Spider Martin, Sheila Pree Bright, Liesa Cole, and Karen Graffeo capture moments that transcend the ordinary, reveal truths, and explore how myths shape our perceptions, how secrets veil the truth, and how lies distort our beliefs. This exhibition is on view until October 13, 2024. For more information on admission and museum hours visit the Boca Raton Museum of Art.
Feature image: Karen Graffeo “Havana: the weight of life”, 2020 courtesy of the artist.

06/06/2024

“Myths, Secrets, Lies, and Truths”: Photography from the Doug McCraw Collection opens next week . This exhibition explores the complexities of human existence through the interplay of myths, secrets, lies, and truths through the lens of five brilliant artists from Doug McCraw’s collection. Hank Willis Thomas, Spider Martin, Sheila Pree Bright, Liesa Cole, and Karen Graffeo capture moments that transcend the ordinary, reveal truths, and explore how myths shape our perceptions, how secrets veil the truth, and how lies distort our beliefs. This exhibition is on view June 12 until October 13, 2024. Vist for more information on admission and museum hours.
Feature image: Liesa Cole “Miss Anita” 2019 courtesy of the artist.

06/06/2024

"Myths, Secrets, Lies, and Truths": Photography from the Doug McCraw Collection opens next week . This exhibition explores the complexities of human existence through the interplay of myths, secrets, lies, and truths through the lens of five brilliant artists from Doug McCraw's collection. Hank Willis Thomas, Spider Martin, Sheila Pree Bright, Liesa Cole, and Karen Graffeo capture moments that transcend the ordinary, reveal truths, and explore how myths shape our perceptions, how secrets veil the truth, and how lies distort our beliefs. This exhibition is on view June 12 until October 13, 2024. Visit for more information on admission and museum hours.
Feature image: Liesa Cole "Miss Anita" 2019 courtesy of the artist.

02/02/2024

Remembering and celebrating the incredible soul of Purvis Young on his heavenly birthday! His vibrant spirit and extraordinary art continue to inspire and uplift. Today, we honor the legacy of a truly talented artist who left an indelible mark on the world.
Pompano Beach Arts and FATVillage Arts District presents Purvis Young: The Onliest Thing I Could Mostly Do. Curated by Tayina Deravile, this exhibition aims to celebrate the life and work of the renowned self-taught artist, Purvis Young. Born in Liberty City, but a resident of Overtown, Miami, Young was known for his vibrant, folk art. Young was a storyteller through his art, using his skills to delve into profound social, racial, and political themes. The exhibition will display a variety of Young’s painting. Works donated by The Law Firm of Seiler, Sautter, Zaden, Rimes & Wahlbrink. On view through March 15, 2024.
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01/16/2024

Article in Florida Weekly - Palm Beach last week about the Red Exhibit at Cornell Art Museum. By the way, the exhibition will be open until February 3.

Roses are red. Violets are blue. And Cornell Art Museum’s walls are blushing with rouge. A color long associated with war, danger, and rage headlines a new exhibition at the Delray Beach venue, but it’s the positive traits of that color that ignite the 39 artworks on view. Not one to be typecast...

01/05/2024

Pompano Beach Arts and FATVillage Arts District presents Purvis Young: The Onliest Thing I Could Mostly Do. Curated by Tayina Deravile, this exhibition aims to celebrate the life and work of the renowned self-taught artist, Purvis Young. Born in Liberty City, but a resident of Overtown, Miami, Young was known for his vibrant, folk art. Young was a storyteller through his art, using his skills to delve into profound social, racial, and political themes. The exhibition will display a variety of Young’s painting. Works donated by The Law Firm of Seiler, Sautter, Zaden, Rimes & Wahlbrink.

12/23/2023

✨Season’s greetings and best wishes for a happy, healthy, and joyous holiday season! ✨
From all of us at FATVillage
Detail shot of mural by Christopher Ian Macfarlane
📸: Ben Ezra