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The Alabama Artists Gallery

201 Monroe Street
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-4076


Folk arts are defined as those artistic traditions that are rooted in a community and are often handed down through generations, such as quilting, basket making, shape-note singing, old-time string band music or blues.

In 1984 the Alabama State Council on the Arts, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, established the Alabama Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program in an effort to preserve these cherished artistic traditions within the state. Since then, more than 100 master folk artists have received teaching grants to assist in passing on their skills to a new generation of students.

Hours: M-F 8am-5pm