Upcoming Events
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-AEIVA PresentsVirginia L. Montgomery: Blue Moon Cocoon January 15–March 21, 2026
Opening: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 5–7pm AEIVA is pleased to present Blue Moon Cocoon, an exhibition of recent video, sculpture, and photography by Houston and Austin, TX-based artist,
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ASC PresentsDon Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience as Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s landmark album Blues for Allah with a full live performance of the album in its entirety.
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Arts After Hours: Arts Member-Exclusive EventsAIM After Hours: The Poet's Corner
Join us for the latest AIM After Hours, an ongoing member-exclusive series. This event will explore the talent of Sharrif Simmons, a spoken word poet, musician, and arts educator. Sharrif will engage guests with Creative Writing & Spoken Work Poetry Workshops that are provided to participants.
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ASO PresentsSuperPOPS! Series: Academy Award Winners with Chris Confessore
An evening of musical highlights from some of the most memorable Academy Award-winning films of all time! Who knows, your vote might play a part in the evening!
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ASC PresentsValentine’s with Darlene Love
Spend a special night of love with Grammy Award winner Darlene Love
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UAB Arts in Medicine PresentsFloriography! The SECRET Language of Flowers
This presentation explores the powerful connection between wellness, flowers, and floriography—the symbolic language of flowers. For centuries, flowers have conveyed emotions when words fall short, offering comfort, healing,
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UAB Department of Music PresentsChamber Music @ AEIVA
Presented by UAB’s Department of Music and the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts. Join us for LUNA: A Celebration of the Moon Chamber Music at AEIVA The...
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AEIVA and UAB Arts in Medicine PresentsMuseum Meditations: The Art of Virginia Lee Montgomery
A partnership between UAB’s Arts in Medicine and the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, the Museum Meditations program uses art to inspire reflection and mindfulness while encouraging participants to unwind and relieve stress. Whether you’re a beginner or a skilled practitioner, join us for a free 45-minute guided meditation led by certified yoga therapist, Kim Richardson. Each session, inspired by the art of Virginia Lee Montgomery, will be held in the galleries at AEIVA immersed in the art on view. Due to space restrictions, classes are capped to a total of 20 participants per class. Advance registration is required. Participants in these programs may be expected to sit on the floor or in a low chair or cushion for prolonged periods of time. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats or small floor cushion. Please note that water bottles are not permitted in the galleries.
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ASO PresentsCoffee Series: Echoes of a Nation
Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Asiya Korepanova, piano Program to Include BERNSTEIN Overture to Candide TCHAIKOSKVY Piano Concerto No. 1...
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ASO PresentsMasterworks Series: Of Passion and Promise
Sponsored by Health Pros for the ASO Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Asiya Korepanova, piano Program to Include BERNSTEIN Overture to Candide TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1 COPLAND Symphony...
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ArtPlay PresentsWhere are the Animals?
Vocabby went to the park to look for animals! Join Vocabby’s World®️ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words through song,
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ASO PresentsMasterworks Series: Of Passion and Promise
Sponsored by Health Pros for the ASO Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Asiya Korepanova, piano Program to Include BERNSTEIN Overture to Candide TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1 COPLAND Symphony...
Welcome Statement
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.
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Lili Anderson, Executive Director








