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-AEIVA Presents Virginia 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 Austin, TX-based artist, Virginia L.
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-AEIVA Presents 50th Annual Juried Student Exhibition
AEIVA and the Department of Art and Art History present the 50th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, an experiential learning opportunity open to all students who have taken art or...
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Arts After Hours: Arts Member-Exclusive Events AEIVA After Hours: Gallery Hop
Join us for the latest AEIVA After Hours: Gallery Hop Edition, an ongoing member-exclusive series that takes you beyond the gallery walls. For this edition, we will kick things off at AEIVA with cocktails, snacks, and a private viewing of AEIVA’s 2026 exhibition Blue Moon Cocoon by artist Virginia Lee Montgomery. Then we’ll hop aboard a private bus for a “one-stop-hop” to the AARDT Foundation for a private viewing of their art collection and learn more about their mission from Birmingham art collector Michael Straus.
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AEIVA Presents AEIVA Science Night: Pollinators, Life Cycle, Seed Pods Artmaking
This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in February. Inspired by artist Virginia Lee Montgomery’s art on...
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AEIVA Presents AEIVA Science Night: Natural Dyes, Flowers
This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in February. Inspired by artist Virginia Lee Montgomery’s art on...
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UAB Department of Music Presents Chamber Music @ AEIVA
Presented by UAB’s Department of Music and the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts. Join us for Chamber Music @ AEIVA, a free evening where chamber music meets...
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AEIVA Presents AEIVA Science Night: Microscope, Butterfly Wings, Watercolor Artmaking
This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in February. Inspired by artist Virginia Lee Montgomery’s art on...
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AEIVA and UAB Arts in Medicine Presents Museum 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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AEIVA Presents AEIVA Science Night: Myth of the Lunar Moth, Airdry Clay Artmaking
This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in February. Inspired by artist Virginia Lee Montgomery’s art on...
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AEIVA and UAB English Department Presents Spoken Word: Virginia L. Montgomery
In partnership with the UAB Department of English and Creative Writing Program. UAB students will write and perform poetry in response to the works and themes of AEIVA’s spring exhibition, Virginia L Montgomery: Blue Moon Cocoon. Light refreshments will be provided, and a Q&A will follow the poetry reading session.
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AEIVA and UAB Astronomy Club Presents Stargazing with UAB Astronomy Club
Join AEIVA and the UAB Astronomy Club for a night of stargazing in conjunction with Virginia L. Montgomery’s exhibition Blue Moon Cocoon, on view at AEIVA from January 15–March 21, 2026. Meet at AEIVA at 5:30pm to tour the exhibition, then hear from Michelle Wooten, Assistant Professor of Astronomy Education and Campus SHINE Lab Director before walking over to the Campus Green to explore the night sky through telescopes. This event is free and open to the public. Pizza and beverages will be served.
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AEIVA and UAB Arts in Medicine Presents Museum 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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AEIVA Presents AEIVA Science Night: Recycled and Repurposed Material Art Chains
This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in June. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s art on...
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AEIVA Presents AEIVA Science Night: Birds in Nature
This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in June. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s art on...
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AEIVA Presents AEIVA Science Night: Microscopes and Amoebas
This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in June. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s art on...
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AEIVA Presents AEIVA Science Night: Metals and Jewelry Making
This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in June. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s art on...
