Carnegie Visual Arts Center

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)

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!

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

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/

Thank you to everyone who came out to the reception for ALVAN's Made Here Invitational last Friday! We are extremely grateful for all the talented artists in this show and for Alabama Visual Arts Network for partnering with us to make this exhibit possible. Don't forget to come see the beautiful artwork on display in this special showcase of Alabama's vibrant arts community! The exhibit will be on view until October 17th.

Gallery Hours:
Tue-Fri, 10-5pm
Sat, 10-2pm

Do you love chasing the fleeting beauty of garden flowers? Join us next weekend for a special oil painting workshop taught by professional artist, Jennifer Diehl. This workshop will focus on painting garden scenes with an emphasis on design and color harmony. All experience levels are welcome! Register online now to reserve your spot (Link down below).

https://www.carnegiearts.org/event/in-the-garden-with-susan-diehl/

Join us this Friday for the Artists Reception of ALVAN’s Made Here Invitational! Admission is only $5 for non-members. We will serve appetizers and a cash bar will be available. Come show your support for Alabama’s vibrant visual arts community and connect with our talented local artists!

Made Here is the third annual invitational exhibition presented by the Alabama Visual Arts Network and participating artists were selected by ALVAN’s Board of Directors. Check out our website to see a complete list of the artists.

We had an absolute blast celebrating Petition with everyone in downtown Decatur! The Crewes did a fantastic job officially opening the Carnival season. Don't forget, Parade day is on Friday, February 6th! Stay up-to-date on the latest Carnival events by regularly checking our website & socials. Happy Carnival season everyone!

Special thanks to The Princess Theatre for letting us use their beautiful space and providing drinks for the event.

Don't forget to check out the beautiful artwork we have up at the Huntsville International Airport! Come see "In the Footsteps of the Masters: A Journey Through Paris and Provence", an exhibit by Lakshmi Nallamala and be transported around the world. The artwork will be on display until October 21st.

If you are interested in purchasing any of Lakshmi Nallamala’s pieces, call the Carnegie: 256-341-0562 or email [email protected].

We are incredibly thankful for everyone who made last night's Farm to Table event so wonderful. We greatly appreciate the delicious food that was created by The Lilly family, Michelle Weaver, and Burningtree Country Club. Special thanks to the Decatur Youth Symphony musicians and Ken Looney for providing the music. We also want to thank our members, supporters, and sponsors for making this event possible. Your support means everything to us. We can't wait until next year!

Our Sponsors: Burningtree Country Club, BCA General Contractors, GreenPoint Ag, Riverside Senior Living, Harris, Caddell & Shanks, P.C., Alabama Farmers Cooperative