Art in my community
Art in My Community
I live in a suburb of Birmingham Alabama in Jefferson County. Birmingham and the surrounding areas are very active in supporting the Arts. The Birmingham Art Association was founded in 1908 and is the oldest art association in central Alabama. Many of the area businesses support the local artist as well as artist from around the world. Many people would understand Birmingham having a large support for the African Arts, but we are also known for having artwork from Russia, Italian, Greek, Lebanese, Mexican, and Indian communities. These artworks include; paintings, sculptures, architecture, film, music, performing arts, and arts and crafts.
Many of the large companies in Birmingham support the local art events that the city holds in the area parks. These events are a huge success because of the support of the people in the community, through donations and attendance. Some of the local charities are able to raise donations during these events as well.
Personally I attend many of the local art events, and some of the plays that are part of the Broadway series that come to Birmingham. I have always been a fan of the performing arts, and a lover of music. I enjoy many of the South African artworks, especially after spending so much time in Swaziland. I am hoping in the near future to be even more involved in the local arts, in and around Birmingham. Growing up in a community that does not have many art events, and limited music events, I have grown to appreciate all forms of art, music, and cultures that effect the art.
I live in a suburb of Birmingham Alabama in Jefferson County. Birmingham and the surrounding areas are very active in supporting the Arts. The Birmingham Art Association was founded in 1908 and is the oldest art association in central Alabama. Many of the area businesses support the local artist as well as artist from around the world. Many people would understand Birmingham having a large support for the African Arts, but we are also known for having artwork from Russia, Italian, Greek, Lebanese, Mexican, and Indian communities. These artworks include; paintings, sculptures, architecture, film, music, performing arts, and arts and crafts.
Many of the large companies in Birmingham support the local art events that the city holds in the area parks. These events are a huge success because of the support of the people in the community, through donations and attendance. Some of the local charities are able to raise donations during these events as well.
Personally I attend many of the local art events, and some of the plays that are part of the Broadway series that come to Birmingham. I have always been a fan of the performing arts, and a lover of music. I enjoy many of the South African artworks, especially after spending so much time in Swaziland. I am hoping in the near future to be even more involved in the local arts, in and around Birmingham. Growing up in a community that does not have many art events, and limited music events, I have grown to appreciate all forms of art, music, and cultures that effect the art.