Carnegie Visual Arts Center

Past Exhibitions

The Poetry of Wildness by Clayton Bass

Originally posted on May 16th, 2010

[ July 31, 2010 11:00 am to August 28, 2010 4:00 pm. ] A series of acrylic landscape paintings celebrating the power, beauty, and variety of nature’s details

A North Carolina native, Clayton Bass has shown professionally in gallery and museum exhibitions for 26 years. His works are represented by galleries in Birmingham and Huntsville, and in private, corporate and museum collections in seven states.  Five works [...]

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Transformations: The Art of Bruce Larsen

Originally posted on Mar 5th, 2010

[ May 1, 2010 11:00 am to June 12, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Bruce Larsen is one of Alabama most recognized native artists, known for his uncanny ability to take natural objects found in the environment and man-made objects from junk heaps and fuse them into sculptures with line and texture rivaling traditional art mediums. Transformations: The Art of Bruce Larsen features new works from his Medius Terra [...]

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Youth Art Month Exhibit

Originally posted on Jan 6th, 2010

[ March 12, 2010 11:00 am to March 20, 2010 11:00 am. ] The Carnegie Visual Arts Center presents the 7th Annual Youth Art Month Exhibit, in coordination with area art teachers who submitted works by their current students, ages 5 to 18 years of age. See the amazing creative abilities of the Decatur area student artists.

Youth Art Month is an annual observance each March [...]

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Observations and Encouragements – An Exhibit by Rickie Higgins

Originally posted on Jan 5th, 2010

[ February 4, 2010 11:00 pm to March 6, 2010 11:00 pm. ]
After earning a BFA degree from Auburn University in 1991, Rickie found the real world demanding of his time, painting sporadically if at all. Frustrated for years, he began to question his desire to create, his ability to paint, even his being an artist. Unable to fulfill his artistic burn, his wife Rebekah gave him [...]

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The Tennessee River School

Originally posted on Jun 25th, 2009

[ December 3, 2009 11:00 am to January 30, 2010 6:00 pm. ] …

In the spirit of the Hudson River School of the mid-1800s, the vision of artists Jerry Brown, Mary Reed and Matt Welch is to share ideas and artistic concepts in an attempt to develop a regional movement and particular style of easel painting in the Tennessee Valley.  Their mutual experiences, passion for painting, and collaborative [...]

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Nall – Out of the Box

Originally posted on Jun 25th, 2009

[ October 16, 2009 11:00 am to November 28, 2009 6:00 pm. ] …

An exhibit exploring symbolism and surrealism with no boundaries in the infamous style of Alabama native and internationally known artist, Nall.

Nall – Out of the Box features many new works by Nall. Over 60 pieces are included in the show. Large original installation pieces, etchings and giclee prints of the Bellingrath Gardens flower series and [...]

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Decatur Art Guild Exhibition

Originally posted on Jun 25th, 2009

[ September 18, 2009 11:00 am to October 10, 2009 6:00 pm. ] …

Looking back with an eye toward the future, the Decatur Art Guild presents works from past and present members.

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A Flutter of Color, Oils by Trina Hunter

Originally posted on Jun 15th, 2009

[ August 15, 2009 11:00 am to September 12, 2009 4:00 pm. ] …

Crisp and vivid, Trina Hunter’s paintings capture objects, plants, and animals in surreal elegance.

Artist’s Statement: Art, for me, is a reflection of the natural world around me. The beauty I see in the creations of the planet inspire me. I feel a connection to the spirit of the life I am [...]

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The Art & Life of Adelaide Mahan

Originally posted on Jun 10th, 2009

[ July 7, 2009 11:00 am to August 8, 2009 6:00 pm. ] …

The  The Art & Life of Adelaide Mahan exhibit contains the artwork and personal belongings of Adelaide Eleanor Mahan. Adelaide painted in both oil and watercolor as
well as drawing in pencil and ink. Her talent as an artist and her
interesting life history make her a colorful and notable Alabamian. Dr. Mike Mahan, her great nephew, [...]

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Embracing Art VII

Originally posted on Mar 11th, 2009

[ May 29, 2009 11:00 am to June 27, 2009 6:00 pm. ] A Coming Together of Amateur & Professional Artists

This exciting show will be presented for the seventh year and this year features over 90 artists from the North Alabama area and beyond. Works in a variety of mediums will be presented for viewing. Juried awards will be given for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place overall. Additional [...]

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