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-Stagecraft & Production Camp: Disney’s Newsies Jr.
Ages 13 - 18 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Alongside every great show is a great crew! This three-week camp is perfect for teens who love theatre but prefer to stay out of the spotlight—or maybe learn...
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-Musical Theatre Camp: Disney’s Newsies Jr. - SOLD OUT
Ages 13 - 18 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Update: This camp has sold out! Check out the additional Intermediate Camps that are available: Stagecraft & Production Camp: Disney’s Newsies Jr. Creative Writing Studio: Poetry & Narrative...
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-Visual Arts Camp: Cosmic Creators - SOLD OUT
Ages 6 - 12 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Update: This camp has sold out! Ages 6 – 12 | July 27 – July 31 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Blast off into a universe of...
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ArtPlay Presents The One and Only Me
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby wants to be an artist!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program...
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ArtPlay Presents The One and Only Me
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby wants to be an artist!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program...
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ArtPlay, AEIVA, UAB Department of Theatre and UAB Department of Art & Art History Present ArtPlay NextGen: Visual Arts Portfolio & Theatre Audition Symposium
ArtPlay NextGen is designed to empower emerging artists with expert feedback, networking opportunities, and actionable resources to help them thrive in college auditions and portfolio reviews. This symposium is a supportive space for growth, creativity, and connection.
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-UAB Arts in Medicine and UAB ArtPlay Presents Sharrif Simmons September Residency
Sharrif Simmons is a celebrated poet, musician, and arts educator whose dynamic blend of spoken word and acoustic performance has inspired audiences across the U.S. and Europe. This...
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UAB Center for the Arts Presents 2026 Arts Block Party feat. Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
Mark your calendar for September 18 at 5 p.m. and join us for the biggest arts celebration of the season! The UAB Center for the Arts Block Party is a free, family-friendly evening filled...
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ArtPlay Presents Apples All Around
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby has a big apple tree!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program...
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Intro to Stencil Cutting with Peter "Float" Lücker
Ages High School - Adult | Sunday | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Participants will learn the fundamentals of stencil creation and design, transforming images into bold graphic compositions. This workshop introduces cutting techniques, layering, and spray application methods, providing a...
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-Flow & Fashion: Pour Art + Jewelry with Rhonda Henry
Ages 6th Grade - Adult | Mondays | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This multi-session class explores the creative process from painting to wearable design. Participants begin by creating abstract pour paintings, experimenting with color, movement, and composition. In later sessions,
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-Advanced Playwriting with David Strickland
Ages Adult | Mondays | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
This multi-week workshop provides an in-depth exploration of playwriting techniques for experienced writers. Through structured exercises, peer feedback, and guided revision, participants will develop original scripts and refine...
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-Nature Journaling with Amy Sides
Ages 3rd Grade - High School | Tuesdays | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Participants will develop observation and drawing skills through nature journaling, combining scientific curiosity with artistic expression. Each session encourages slowing down, noticing details, and recording experiences through sketching...
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Playwriting 2 with David Strickland
Ages Adult | Tuesdays | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Building on foundational skills, this course supports writers in continuing their creative development and expanding their body of work. Participants will generate new material, workshop scripts, and engage...
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-Acting for Non-Actors (Intermediate) with Brendan Powers
Ages Adult | Saturdays (except 10/24/2026) | 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Ideal for those who have taken Acting for Non-Actors and learned the basics of theatre stagecraft and terminology, these sessions will delve more deeply into creating engaging, nuanced performances,
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The Whys and Hows' of Saving Money with Dr. Lisa Gibbs
Ages High School - Adult | Saturday | 10:00 am
This engaging workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of financial literacy, including saving strategies, budgeting, and goal setting. Designed for artists and creative individuals, the class connects discipline...
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ArtPlay Presents Secrets About Spiders
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby has a new friend!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is...
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Everything Will Go Wrong with Zoe Christie
Ages 6th Grade - High School | Saturday | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
“In this high-energy improv workshop, students learn to embrace mistakes and turn them into creative opportunities. Through theatre games, collaborative exercises, and guided performance scenarios, participants build confidence,
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Buttonhole Bookbinding with Vickie Finley
Ages Adult | Sunday | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Learn the fundamentals of traditional bookbinding in this hands-on workshop. Participants will create their own handcrafted journal using buttonhole stitch techniques while exploring materials, structure, and design. This...
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UAB Center for the Arts Presents 2026 VIVA Health Gala feat. Bernadette Peters
The 2026 VIVA Health Gala, honoring Dr. and Mrs. Ray L. Watts, will be a spectacular night supporting UAB Center for the Arts, which encompasses the Alys Stephens...
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Intro to Theatre: The Art of Storytelling with Irealle Sylvas
Ages K - 5th Grade | Saturday | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
This interactive class introduces young learners to the foundations of storytelling through theatre. Students engage in creative movement, character-building, and imaginative play while developing confidence and communication skills.
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Collage Shirts with Peter "Float" Lücker
Ages 6th Grade - Adult | Sunday | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Design and create a one-of-a-kind wearable artwork using collage techniques and heat press technology. Participants will combine shapes, patterns, and personal designs to produce custom shirts while learning...
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Graveyard Silhouettes with Heather Hyatt
Ages High School - Adult | Saturday | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Explore atmospheric watercolor techniques in this seasonal painting workshop. Participants will create moody landscape compositions using silhouette, contrast, and limited color palettes to achieve dramatic visual effects. This...
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Intro to Theatre: The Art of Storytelling with Irealle Sylvas
Ages K - 5th Grade | Saturday | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
This interactive class introduces young learners to the foundations of storytelling through theatre. Students engage in creative movement, character-building, and imaginative play while developing confidence and communication skills.
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ArtPlay Presents Secrets 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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Polymer Clay Jewelry with Rhonda Henry
Ages Adult | Sunday | 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Participants will design and create their own polymer clay jewelry using bold color combinations, texture techniques, and pattern-making approaches. This workshop introduces essential skills including shaping, curing, and...
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Atmospheric Watercolors with Heather Hyatt
Ages High School - Adult | Saturday | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
In this workshop, students explore the expressive possibilities of watercolor through layering, color blending, and atmospheric techniques. Focusing on mood and composition, participants will experiment with washes and...
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ArtPlay Presents Dinosaur Discovery
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby is going to the museum!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program...
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UAB Center for the Arts and UAB ArtPlay Presents ArtPlay After Hours
Join us for ArtPlay After Hours, an ongoing members-exclusive series. This special event will feature a guided tour of the historic ArtPlay House, beautifully decorated for the holidays,
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ArtPlay Presents Space
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby is studying space!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed...
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ArtPlay Presents Space
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby is studying space!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed...
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ArtPlay Presents Transportation
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby loves to travel!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed...
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ArtPlay Presents Measurement
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby likes to measure things and make labels!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This...
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ArtPlay Presents Play it Again Sam
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby loves music!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed for...
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ArtPlay Presents Down by the Pond
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby takes a trip to the pond!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE...
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ArtPlay Presents The 5 Senses
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby likes to feel the texture of sand under his tires!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and...
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ArtPlay Presents Mad Scientist
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby likes to dress like a mad scientist when he cooks!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and...
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ArtPlay Presents Desert
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby took an early morning ride in the desert!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play.
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ArtPlay Presents Me and My Shadow
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby loves his shadow.” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed...
