Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center

Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center (CAC) is a hub for the arts in Tuscaloosa, managed and maintained by The Arts Council.
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11/01/2024

The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will host Gary Chapman: “NOIR” in The Arts Council Gallery at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center through Nov. 21, 2024. Featuring works by Chapman, Artist/Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the exhibit will be fea...

10/31/2024
What an amazing time we had decorating Harry Potter themed cookies with ! We enjoyed "butterbeer" and seeing our guests ...
10/23/2024

What an amazing time we had decorating Harry Potter themed cookies with ! We enjoyed "butterbeer" and seeing our guests show off their new skills.

Click this link to see what events are coming next: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36768!

Throwing a loved one a surprise birthday party is a love language! The Martin family celebrated their mom's 50th birthda...
10/23/2024

Throwing a loved one a surprise birthday party is a love language! The Martin family celebrated their mom's 50th birthday in style at our venue.

You can get in on the fun too! Give us a call at 205-345-9801 to book your own special day. 🥳

Join us at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center on October 29th at 5:30pm for a class led by True 40!Class entry is...
10/17/2024

Join us at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center on October 29th at 5:30pm for a class led by True 40!

Class entry is $15. For an additional $5, add-on a Poltergist ticket, and head over to The Historic Bama Theatre right after class to get into the Halloween spirit. Click here to get your tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36768!

Please join us tomorrow for a reading, Q&A, and book signing with prose writer Ander Monson! 📚Light refreshments will be...
10/15/2024

Please join us tomorrow for a reading, Q&A, and book signing with prose writer Ander Monson! 📚

Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 prior to the reading at 7. This event is free and open to the public.

Get ready for a magical experience a week from today at Cookies and Cauldrons: Cookie Decorating with Ashley Everroad fr...
10/14/2024

Get ready for a magical experience a week from today at Cookies and Cauldrons: Cookie Decorating with Ashley Everroad from White Oaks Cookie Co! Join us for a Harry Potter-themed class—feel free to wear your best Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin gear! We’ll also have ‘Butterbeer’ available on site!

Grab your tickets here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36768/performance/11513401?performanceId=11513401.

🕯️We had an incredible time at our candle making workshop with ArayaSunshine Candle Company! We had a blast learning how...
10/09/2024

🕯️We had an incredible time at our candle making workshop with ArayaSunshine Candle Company! We had a blast learning how to make soy vegan candles & wax melts.

Thank you so much, ArayaSunshine Candle Company, for leading us! We can’t wait to enjoy our candle creations in our homes!

Check https://ci.ovationtix.com/36768 to see our upcoming events 🗓️

We were delighted to welcome students and teachers from Northridge High School to our galleries last month on a field tr...
10/08/2024

We were delighted to welcome students and teachers from Northridge High School to our galleries last month on a field trip. They came back with the sweetest gift! ❤️

As a reminder, our gallery hours are M-F from 9-4 and admission is free. ⏱️

Last chance to secure your ticket ‼️Please join us on Tuesday, October 8th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a candle making wo...
10/04/2024

Last chance to secure your ticket ‼️

Please join us on Tuesday, October 8th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a candle making workshop with Araya Sunshine! The ticket price includes hands-on instruction and supplies to curate a soy vegan candle and wax melt in the fragrance of your choice as well as access to a cash bar. ☀️

While you wait on your candle and wax melt to dry, head on over to The Historic Bama Theatre to see Alien (1979) presented by Bama Art House for a discounted ticket price of $5.00. 👽

Visit the link in our bio to purchase your tickets! 🕯️

Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Fiction Collective Two (FC2), an imprint of The University of Alabama Pr...
10/03/2024

Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Fiction Collective Two (FC2), an imprint of The University of Alabama Press, known for publishing daring, non-traditional fiction since 1974! To mark this milestone, we’re hosting a special anniversary reading at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center in Tuscaloosa, AL, on October 7, 2024.

Enjoy readings from six acclaimed FC2 authors at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center on October 7, 2024. A reception will begin at 6:00 PM CDT, followed by the readings at 7:00 PM CDT. Admission is free.
Everyone is welcome! Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the bold storytelling that has defined FC2 for half a century.

Authors and Their Publications:
o Sarah Blackman – Hex: A Novel and Mother Box, and Other Tales
o Michael Martone- The Moon over Wapakoneta: Fictions and Science Fictions from Indiana and Beyond; Four for a Quarter: Fictions; Michael Martone: Fictions; and The Blue Guide to Indiana
o Jessica Lee Richardson – It Had Been Planned and There Were Guides: Stories
o Vanessa Saunders – The Flat Woman: A Novel
o Adam Tipps Weinstein – The Airship: Incantations
o Kellie Wells – Fat Girl, Terrestrial: A Novel

10/01/2024

The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will host Gary Chapman: “NOIR” in The Arts Council Gallery at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center Oct. 4 – Nov. 21, 2024. Featuring works by Chapman, Artist/Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the exhibit will open...

10/01/2024
We are so excited for this event!
09/30/2024

We are so excited for this event!

Please join us on Tuesday, October 8th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a candle making workshop with Araya Sunshine! The ticket price includes hands-on instruction and supplies to curate a soy vegan candle and wax melt in the fragrance of your choice as well as access to a cash bar.

While you wait on your candle and wax melt to dry, head on over to The Historic Bama Theatre to see Alien (1979) presented by Bama Art House for a discounted ticket price of $5.00.

Visit the link in our bio to purchase your tickets.

09/27/2024

Dreaming of a baby shower as sweet as your little one on the way? Our venue is the perfect place to bring your vision to life! 🌸

Call us at 205-345-9801 to begin planning your special celebration!

Photo Credit: Posh Occasions by Sheriah

✨ What a great time we had at our Blissful Boards event last week! A huge thank you to Lauren Shoemaker and Carrie Broml...
09/23/2024

✨ What a great time we had at our Blissful Boards event last week!

A huge thank you to Lauren Shoemaker and Carrie Bromley, the talented owners of Sweet Olive Eats Catering Company, for guiding us in creating stunning charcuterie boards! We loved spending time with our family & friends while mastering the art of flavor pairings and design. 🧀🥖🍇

Head to https://linktr.ee/tuscarts?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4031e1e2-15af-4ed5-b036-bb7aa367bd66 to see more of our upcoming classes & events!

Your event, your style! Whether it’s chic balloon arches or fabulous table settings you’re looking to add, our venue is ...
09/23/2024

Your event, your style! Whether it’s chic balloon arches or fabulous table settings you’re looking to add, our venue is the perfect starting point for your dream event. 🩷

Call us at 205-345-9801 to book your dream date!

Photo Credit: Posh Occasions by Sheriah

Did you know? Pipe and drape systems are great for dividing a venue or creating an elegant backdrop! It consists of vert...
09/16/2024

Did you know? Pipe and drape systems are great for dividing a venue or creating an elegant backdrop! It consists of vertical and horizontal pipes that support fabric drapes. They can be easily adjusted to fit any space and theme, and can enhance the visual appearance of your event! 🤩

Do you have an event coming up at the DWCAC that you need pipe and drape for? Let us know, and we would be happy to connect you with one of our amazing vendor partners such as ! Not only do they have pipe and drape (as well as many other furniture rentals), but they will deliver and set it up for you as well, taking one less weight off of your shoulders. ✨

09/13/2024

Calling all December 2024 graduates! We have select Friday, Saturday, and Sunday dates available to celebrate YOU. Call us at 205-345-9801 or email us at [email protected] to ask about our pricing and availability! 🎓✨

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09/06/2024

The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will host “Dinah Washington: A Centennial Celebration to a Life in Music” in The Arts Council Gallery at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center through September 26th. Featuring photographs from the Washington Estate, the exhibit celebrates both the centennial y...

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The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center (CAC) is a hub for the arts in Tuscaloosa, managed and maintained by The Arts Council. The CAC houses the Alabama Power Grand Hall, perfect for weddings and private event rentals, and The Rotary Club of Tuscaloosa Black Box Theatre which provides a location for performances in an intimate setting for family programming and educational opportunities. The University of Alabama rents a gallery space and The Arts Council maintains a gallery within the CAC. The facility also houses offices for the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra and Alabama Blues Project.

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