Carnegie Visual Arts Center

[ August 13, 2011; 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] The Carnegie Visual Arts Center will host a day of art, music, and fun on Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 8 AM – 8 PM.  ArtWalk Festival is an annual art festival that features regional artists displaying their art for sale, art demonstrations, children’s art activities, and live music. A variety of art including oils, [...]

[ August 5, 2011; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ] Participants will watch a video dramatization of Eudora Welty’s short story A Worn Path. The 20 minute film by Bruce Schwartz is followed by a 10 minute interview with Miss Welty conducted by Beth Henley. Following the viewing will be a short discussion and comment time led by Dr. Harry Moore.

Lunch & Learn is free [...]

[ July 21, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Dramatic readings of three of Welty’s short stories will be performed by Lee Ann Mitchell and Chuck Puckett: “Why I Live at the P.O.”, “Curtain of Green” and “Where Is This Voice Coming From?”. The first two are among Welty’s most well-known works. The latter is a little known work [...]

[ July 8, 2011; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ] Join us during your lunch hour on Friday. Dr. Harry Moore will speak about the life and work of Eudora Welty. Lunch & Learn is free to the public but reservations are encourage because of limited seating. Attendees are to bring their own lunches. Call 256-341-0562 to make reservations.

Dr. Moore, a native of Tallassee, Alabama, [...]

[ August 19, 2011; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Stop by the Carnegie for great food and drink . . . then take in the wonderful photography of writer Eudora Welty!

This Fri. @ 5 is sponsored by Decatur Women’s Chanmber of Commerce.

Delicious food courtesy of Wentzell’s Oyster House.

Fri. @ 5 is a monthly member event. Suggested donation is $5 for [...]

[ November 15, 2011 to January 7, 2012. ] Michael Liu was born in Kweishan, Taiwan in 1962, the grandson of the city’s mayor.  At the local high school he was both an avid artist and track star, winning several national medals.  In 1985 he graduated from the College of Engineering in Kaohsiung and began his military service.  After working as an engineer for [...]

[ June 17, 2011 5:00 pm to August 27, 2011 7:00 pm. ] Check out the special sale of serigraphs (screenprints) by Decatur-connected artist Joe Price in the Gift Shop at The Carnegie. For a short time, a limited number of pieces will be available of Joe’s highly collectible and unique art.  This is an exclusive opportunity to purchase these rare prints.

During his 20+ year career, Joe perfected [...]

[ May 6, 2011; 5:00 pm; ] Our lovely Garden Views book is now for sale on eBay! It is on sale for the special price of $10 plus $4 shipping. To purchase click on title to go to next page and then Click Here. Or come purchase it at The Gift Shop at The Carnegie and save the shipping cost.

[ May 20, 2011; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Swing by the Carnegie to have a little fun with your Carnegie friends! The current exhibit, Embracing Art features art by local professional and amateur artists. Maybe you can find that perfect piece to accent that empty spot on your wall. Delicious food and beverages will be be available. Also, we will kick off an [...]

[ September 13, 2011 11:00 am to November 3, 2011 6:00 pm. ] The folk song traditions of Alabama and other parts of the South have transformed popular culture in America. Country music, rock ‘n’ roll, and other popular musical styles trace their beginnings to vernacular forms of music that include blues, gospel, Sacred Harp, and old time fiddling.
The Music Lives On: Folk Song Traditions Told by Alabama [...]