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Indulge in a night of sophistication to benefit the Eastern Shore Art Center with:
Fine Wine Tastings
Bourbon Tastings
Immerse yourself in the stunning works of art from some of the Eastern Shore’s most talented artists along with a:
Silent Auction
Live Auction
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CHOOSE BETWEEN Event Tickets available:
Bourbon Tasting $100
Wine Tasting $100
| | | | We were happy to welcome 92 students from the Rockwell Elementary School Gifted Student Program last week! 3rd - 6th graders toured the galleries, our outdoor wood kiln and took part in a workshop focusing on Italy, which they have been studying in class. We created watercolor reflection paintings of Italian architecture and bridges! |
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Winter Classes Open for Registration!
Winter Classes begin the week of January 4, 2027*. Classes are once a week in 8 week sessions. If a class has not met the minimum number of students (4), registration will close on Jan 1, 2027.
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Postponed from last weekend! Still Spots Left!!
PRESCHOOL PAINT PARTY
with POPPY!
Upcoming Date:
Oct 17, 2026
Time:
10am-Noon
Price:
$40 ($35 ESAC Members)
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ONGOING BI-MONTHLY WORKSHOPS:
PAINT & SIP
with Chris Murray
Upcoming Dates:
Oct 24 OR Nov 7, 2026
Time:
5-7pm
Price:
$40 ($35 ESAC Members)
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QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTRATION?
By phone: 251-928-2228, ext. 100
By email: reanna@esartcenter.org
In person: Tuesday – Friday 10am – 4pm
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Spooky Season is Here!
Check out the new Halloween additions to the ESAC Gift Shop:
- Paper Mache Jack-o'-Lanterns by Lia Frederick
- Paper Mache Witches by Lia Frederick
- Linocut Stamped Journals by Adrienne Clow
- Halloween Themed Woodburnings by Bertagnolli Creative
- Vampire Dolly, Ring Pop, and Boo Bucket Prints by Lindsey Lawrence
- Assorted Fall-themed Greeting Cards by Dawn Gorsuch and Susan Stein
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Join us for a community celebration of painting in the great outdoors!
NOVEMBER 2-7, 2026
This 8TH ANNUAL “paint out” will exemplify the artistic vibe of Fairhope. From sunrise to sunset, 60 artists will set up throughout the city with portable easels, chairs, and umbrellas along downtown streets, at Mosher’s castle, Fairhoper’s Community Park, the Pier, and more! Details coming soon...
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We are now accepting "Pick My Spot" Sponsorships! Have your residence or business painted by a Plein Air Fairhope 2026 Artist!
During the event week, you now have the option to request an artist paint YOUR space. With $50, a painter can paint your spot and then you will receive VIP early entry to the opening reception for the first option to purchase the painting on exhibit.
For more details, email: info@esartcenter.org
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EXHIBIT:
"SHELTER"
Will Jacks
On Display:
Sept 4-Oct 31, 2026
Jacks' work is made from basic photographic materials – silver gelatin paper, developer, and fixer. Light and time are requirements for their making. Photography, by definition, means “writing with light”. It does not mean “framing with camera”. The technical terms for the prints are chemigrams and lumen prints, and they are made without the use of a camera. They are references to places and moments I have observed. "Yet, I acknowledge that they don’t look like photographs; at least what we’ve all come to accept as such. And, that, to me, is the point."
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EXHIBIT:
Eastern Shore Camera Club
16th Annual Photography Exhibit
On Display:
Sept 4-Oct 31, 2026
Providing members, from beginners to professionals, with educational and skill building opportunities in the art of photography. Membership in the Eastern Shore Camera Club is open to anyone with an interest in photography and all skill levels are welcome.
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NEW EXHIBIT:
"Solid Fluidity"
Tyler Achee
On Display:
Sept 4-Oct 31, 2026
Growing up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast was just the beginning of Tyler’s love of unintentional beauty, and attention to things often unseen. After moving to Fairhope, Tyler’s mother, Jennifer, persuaded him to take a Beginning Handbuilding class at ESAC with her. He was instantly drawn to the ability to create something beautiful and functional from the earth. This is where his love of clay began. While he creates most of his work at his studio, he continues to take classes at ESAC. The opportunity to create and share his love of clay is what makes ceramics a way of life for him, not just art.
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NEW EXHIBIT:
Members' Sales Gallery
On Display:
Sept 4-Oct 30, 2026
Pictured:
"Soft Morning Light"
by Nancy Ball
This exhibit changes out every other month and showcases various work from Artist Level members and above of the Eastern Shore Art Association.
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ESAC Outdoor Art Show Ranked in Sunshine Artist's 200 Best in the Country!
Sunshine Artist Magazine, www.sunshineartist.com, has announced the release of its 2026 "200 Best", ranking the most profitable art and craft festivals in the country based on artists’ reported sales in 2025.
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Each week, we like to spotlight Members who have recently joined or renewed at the Art Center.
Thanks for your continued support:
Jenny Sykes Bullard
Donna Bussell
William Caswell
Sue Key
Michael & Susan McCarthy
Meg McGovern
Emily Taylor Fendig
Beth Touchstone
Jane Whitehead
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. | | | | |
