Arts & Culture

Craig Wedderspoon in the foundry

Wedderspoon Thrives When the Heat Turns Up

For Craig Wedderspoon, professor of sculpture at UA, the foundry is a second home where he not only molds countless masterpieces, but influences future generations of artists by helping them hone their craft.

Gorgas Library administrators cut ribbon

Gorgas Library Renovations Progress; Contest Open to Name Rooms

The newest upgrade to the 80-year-old library is that Room 205 – a popular meeting space – has now been made into two meeting spaces replete with new technology, including video walls.

Art on Woods Quad

UA Contributes Heavily to Tuscaloosa’s Public Art Scene

Public art not only beautifies a city, but also draws people to see it and patronize local businesses.

Native American art

NASA Engineer Part of Native American Heritage Month Events

UA will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a series of events designed to spotlight the history, tradition and values of Native Americans.

Art Adventures in Spain

Art Adventures in Spain

Faculty members led an art and art history study trip to Spain. Don’t miss the chance to go study art in Italy in 2020.

Alabama Writers Hall of Fame to Induct 7 in 2020

Alabama Writers Hall of Fame to Induct 7 in 2020

Seven distinguished authors will be inducted into the 2020 Alabama Writers Hall of Fame at The University of Alabama’s Bryant Conference Center March 9, 2020.

Matthew Meadows performs on a stage on the French horn with a pianist.

Falling in Love with a Sound

Matthew Meadows, a UA first-year graduate student, won second prize in the university division of the International Horn Competition of America in Fort Collins, Colorado.

LGBTQIA poster art

LGBTQIA+ History Month Celebrates Diversity

Lectures on identity highlight October’s LBGTQIΔ+ History Month on campus.

A performer hoop dancing.

Moundville Festival Celebrates Native American Cultures

UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park will host the 31st annual Moundville Native American Festival Oct. 9-12.

eerie photo of dog outside a house in the forest

From Self-Taught to Art Faculty, Exhibits Showcase Creativity

Enjoy art exhibitions at both the Paul R. Jones Museum downtown and on campus.