First Friday Art Walk!

April 4th @ 6-8pm

ALL NEW EXHIBITS

LIVE MUSIC INSIDE BY JAY MEGGINSON

REFRESHMENTS SERVED

FREE ADMISSION. DONATIONS WELCOMED.

Pictured above: Durand Seay

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2025 Members' Juried Show Award Winners!

Best of Show

Name: Jane Newman / Title: “Gatto”

Pictured Above

First Place

Name: Bradford Fuller / Title: “Cheerful Credit"

Second Place

Name: Maria Schoening / Title: “Tea-Tea Twister”

Award of Merit

Name: Bruce Larsen / Title: “Dingos”

Award of Merit

Name: Sandra Barrett / Title: “Urban Legend”

Award of Merit

Name: David Jones / Title: “Snowbound Blues”

PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE!

NOW INTRODUCING:

ESAC Spring Homes Tour!

The inaugural Spring Homes Tour will begin with a Cocktail Party held at the Old Barn at Chapel Farm on Friday evening, April 11th from 6 to 9pm sponsored by the Pilot Family. The celebratory evening will spotlight the stunning architecture of the restored Barn, reimagined as an elegant gathering place for friends and family set on its beautiful grounds. Tickets for the Cocktail Party are limited.

The next day on Saturday, April 12 from 10am – 4pm, ESAC will feature 6 beautiful dwellings in Fairhope on tour. The tour will focus on the ‘Fruit and Nut’ neighborhood of Fairhope and its waterfront properties.

Cocktail Party Tickets (SELLING OUT FAST!)

$150 each + Includes Homes Tour

April 11 @ 6-9pm Old Barn at Chapel Farm

Homes Tour Ticket (for the tour only)

$50 each April 12 @ 10-4pm / Houses listed above!

THANK YOU to our 2025 Spring Homes Tour Sponsors!

BENEFACTOR LEVEL

The Pilot Family

PATRON LEVEL

Anonymous

Paul Fontenot

H. C. Pitman Building Co.

Tom and Rebecca Myers

Anil Vira

Sherri and Randy Williams

DONOR LEVEL

Arthur Tonsmeire

Paul and Rebecca Canale

Buddy and Mickie Russell

All proceeds to benefit the programs of the Eastern Shore Art Center.

Join us for a Special Community Performance of Mobile Ballet’s “The Princess and the Frog”!

Thursday, April 3 @ 6:30pm

Free General Admission Seating

Satellite Location: 

Coastal Community College Bay Minette

Performing Arts Center

1900 Highway 31 South, Bay Minette AL

Katia Garza’s unique adaptation of The Princess and the Frog is created just for Mobile, with breathtaking choreography and visuals. The story follows a hardworking young waitress named Tiana who is an aspiring chef and dreams of opening her own restaurant. Her dream takes a little detour when she meets Prince Naveen, who has been turned into a frog by an evil Dr. Facilier. Mistaking her for a princess and hoping to break the spell, Naveen plants a kiss on poor Tiana, turning her into a frog as well. They adventure through Mobile Bay seeking help to break the spell, finding new friends along the way.

Bring your family and friends and experience this beloved tale brought to life, with dance, music, and song coming together for a magical performance!

This program is presented in partnership with our Rural Outreach Initiative.

Register for the April or May Woodfires and get FIRED UP with Maria Spies! Only 4 shelves left for this weekend's April Woodfire!! 

April 5th and 6th, 2025 10 am to 4 pm. Unloading on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. Experience the thrill and beauty of Wood fired ceramics. Join Maria and other wood fire enthusiasts in this communal firing. Participants must participate in the firing ($150 per shelf). If you are unable to participate, you may register as a "Drop Off" ($200 per shelf). Prior to the firing, Maria Spies will reach out with details and participant time slots.

Summer Art Bash Camp Registration is HERE! 

Ready. Set. GO! This summer will be filled with the old favorites (Summertime Pottery, Pet Portraits, and Mixed Media) as well as some exciting, new content!

Over 80% of camp has SOLD OUT! Just a few spots left in Pet Portraits and Summertime Pottery so act FAST!

QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTRATION?

By phone: 251-928-2228, ext. 100

By email: reanna@esartcenter.org

In person: Tuesday – Friday 10am – 4pm

Each week, we like to spotlight Members who have recently joined or renewed at the Art Center. 

Thanks for your continued support:

Rebecca Canale

Jennifer Marsh

Deborah Hearne

Christi & Mike Mossburg

Maggie Clark

Herman H Franco

Terry and Janie Nobles

Jan Pruitt

Kris Garard

Nancy Moorman

Terry Greenfield

Membership keeps the arts alive at the 

Eastern Shore Art Center.

Memberships are good for one year from the time you join and include various levels of benefits. Your support makes a difference! Through membership, you support exhibitions, educational programs, community outreach and preserve the Center’s ability to offer workshops and classes for adults and children.

ESAC Programming made possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Eastern Shore Art Center



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