Alabama Arts in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
The beach is always a source of artistic inspiration, and Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer rich opportunities to explore the visual and performing arts. From year-round galleries and studios to nationally recognized festivals, the Alabama Gulf Coast is a vibrant hub for art lovers of all kinds.
Each March, the Orange Beach Festival of Art brings together visual artists, live music, food vendors, and family-friendly entertainment. Past jurors have included Bruce Helander, whose works are featured in over 50 major museum collections. The Orange Beach Wine Festival is another celebrated event that blends art with local culture, offering an arts fair alongside tastings of regional wines.
Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy art museums and creative workshops near Gulf Shores condos and Orange Beach rentals. Notable stops include the Eastern Shore Art Center in Fairhope and the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach, where you'll find glassblowing demos, pottery classes, and rotating exhibits.
For fans of the performing arts, regional theaters offer productions throughout the year. Theatre 98 in Fairhope and South Baldwin Community Theater in Gulf Shores regularly showcase local plays and seasonal performances. In nearby Mobile, the Mobile Civic Theatre hosts ballets, operas, and musicals.
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