Arts Fell on Alabama

Sarah Cole: Eating Good in the Black Belt

You may not think of turmeric-spiced carrots when you think of Southern fare. But in Greensboro, Alabama, Chef Sarah Cole dishes up Egyptian food using locally sourced produce from the Black Belt.

Chester Higgins: Bearing Witness in Photographs

Alabama-raised, New York-based photographer Chester Higgins bears witness to challenging history through the lens of his camera.

InToto Creative Arts: The Necessity of Self-Expression

Food, shelter, and creative expression. Dani Parmar (Program Director) and Nate (artist) share how InToto Creative Arts provides opportunities for artistic expression, healing, and connection for people affected by social and economic hardships in Birmingham. 

Pinky Bass: A Lens of Possibility

Fairhope-based photographer Pinky MM Bass shares the joy of letting go of control and leaning into the possibility of the creative process. 

Charlie Mato-Toyela: Tradition and Technology, In Harmony

Charlie Mato-Toyela, a traditional Native American flute maker from Cottonwood, AL, shares how tradition and innovation play into his approach to making musical instruments.

Beth El Civil Rights Experience: A Spectrum of Advocacy

Unpack civil rights experiences from Birmingham's Jewish community. Historian and co-curator Melissa Young describes the creativity and history behind the Beth-El Civil Rights Experience, an immersive exhibit and guided tour. 

Monique Ryan: Dance Like Everyone's Watching

You've heard about bringing balance to the Force. But what about to a local dance scene? 2024 Alabama Arts Impact Award recipient Monique Ryan discusses why she has devoted her career to bringing variety to Huntsville's dance landscape. 

Andy Kruspe: Humble Drum, Big Celtic Sound

What in the world is a bodhrán? Take a sonic trip to Huntsville, to visit percussionist and bodhrán expert Andy Kruspe. He teaches us about the Irish frame drum that’s a staple of traditional Celtic bands.  

Elias Katsaros: Painting Beauty, Inside-Out

Have you ever visited a Greek Orthodox church and wondered who painted the ceilings and walls? The answer could easily be Huntsville's own Elias Katsaros! The Byzantine-style iconographer shares how he paints "inside-out" and sheds light on the history and meaning behind this ancient and continuing liturgical art form.

Evangeline Reynolds-Gunn: Celebrating America's Embrace on Juneteenth

Discover the inspiration behind Dothan's newest mural, now gracing the walls of the historic Dixie Depot area. Evangeline Reynolds-Gunn, executive director of the Tri-State Expo on Juneteenth Affairs, shares her Juneteenth story.

Russell Gulley: Writing His Own Song

Musician Russell Gulley brims over with lyrical inspiration and finds his voice at last. 

Greta Lambert: Acting Together

Actor Greta Lambert knows a good performance can inspire great feeling in the audience. It might also lead to a conversation in the produce section of your local grocery store.