Upcoming Events
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-AEIVA PresentsIn the Moment: Recent Acquisitions to AEIVA’s Permanent Collection
Opening: May 21, 5–7pm AEIVA presents In the Moment: Recent Acquisitions to AEIVA’s Permanent Collection, featuring work by seventeen artists acquired over the past three years, much of...
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-UAB Arts in Medicine PresentsMovement for Parkinson's Class
🌟 Movement for Parkinson’s Class – Free & Open to All Senior Adults! 🌟 Join UAB Arts in Medicine for a Movement for Parkinson’s class designed to build coordination,
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ASC PresentsBéla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart
Experience bluegrass at its most daring, joyful, and virtuosic. The legendary Béla Fleck returns with his acclaimed My Bluegrass Heart tour for an electrifying evening that celebrates the...
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ArtPlay PresentsSecrets About Spiders
Beep! Beep! Join Vocabby™ and ArtPlay friends as they learn the Secrets about Spiders! Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement,
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ASC PresentsBlack Violin
Genre-defying duo Black Violin takes the stage at the Alys Stephens Center on October 18 for an electrifying performance that reimagines the possibilities of classical music. Black Violin’s...
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Virtual Mental Health MondaysBecoming Ourselves through Story, Play, and Performance Across the Lifespan
Creativity is more than self-expression—it is a fundamental part of human development. Join Dr. Thalia Goldstein, Director of the Applied Developmental Psychology program at George Mason University, and Dr. Megan Lewis, Chair of...
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-AEIVA PresentsKahlil Robert Irving: 40acres (of TREEs| to a 40oz _Bricks)
Exhibition Duration: October 22, 2026–March 13, 2027 Exhibition Opening and Artist Talk: Thursday, October 22, 5-7 p.m.* *Irving will be in conversation with Lauren Haynes, Executive Director of...
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ArtPlay PresentsUAB ArtPlay Halloween Family Day
🎃 Boo! You’re invited to a not-so-spooky afternoon of creativity, imagination, and Halloween fun at ArtPlay. Join us for our FREE Halloween Family Day on Saturday, October 24,
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ASC PresentsMoonlight Princesses: A Tribute to Demon Hunters
Share a magical evening at Moonlight Princesses: A Tribute to Demon Hunters, an all-ages experience, a tribute to the vibrant music and imaginative world of Demon Hunters. Thoughtfully designed...
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ASC PresentsLittle Red’s Most Unusual Day with Opera Birmingham
Families will enjoy this operatic version of the story of Little Red Riding Hood based on scenes from operas by J. Offenbach and G. Rossini. Forest Ranger...
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AIM YCAWang & Trionfo
As part of the Young Concert Artists on Tour program, internationally acclaimed accordionist Hanzhi Wang and flutist Anthony Trionfo will present a special performance in The Kirklin Clinic...
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ASC PresentsHanzhi Wang & Anthony Trionfo
Join us for a pay-what-you-choose performance presented as part of the Alys Stephens Center’s 30th Anniversary season, featuring two extraordinary artists: accordionist Hanzhi Wang and flutist Anthony Trionfo. Celebrated for her staggering virtuosity...
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Welcome to the UAB Center for the Arts
We’re thrilled to introduce you to the exciting programs and events hosted by the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts (AEIVA), Alys Stephens Center (ASC), ArtPlay Community Art Education (ArtPlay), and UAB Arts in Medicine (AIM). Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries and finding new, innovative ways to bring the arts to life. We work tirelessly to curate thought-provoking exhibitions, enriching educational programs, and experiences that promote well-being through the arts. Take a moment to explore our site and discover all that we have to offer.
Lili Anderson, Executive Director