Space One Eleven came from a beautiful concept that aims to highlight Southern musicians. A 1986 art exhibit titled “Found Around The South” found great success and showed the organizers, Anne Arrasmith and Peter Prinz, that there was widespread support for artist-run spaces that invested in the community around them. They named their new purpose-driven venture after the address of that initial gallery and pushed forward with their mission to provide art education for the city and professional opportunities for Magic City artists. The organization is celebrating the 35th year of artful moments with The Happening on 2nd - an incredible event in Downtown Birmingham from 1 to 7pm.
This arts extravaganza is an invitation to all who enjoy the vibrant energy and excitement of live performances and visual art. Attendees can view the 35th Anniversary Art Exhibition, enjoy live music and performance, and participate in art activities, including taking a spin at the pottery wheels, a public printmaking activity with PaperWorkers Local, live portraits by Andy Jordan, children's face painting with Painted Personalities, and a Kids’ Art Zone; in addition to performances and interactions with Hoop for Fitness, Dala Tribal Bellydancers, Tragic City Rollers, Magic City Disco, and roving characters. Food trucks will be onsite, and in true Southern fashion, there will be game-day football viewing!
Event goers can bring their lawn chairs and get comfy to watch the games and experience some of the city’s best local musical talent with performances by Teenage Daddy, Alabama School of Fine Arts Youth Jazz Band, and Birmingham American Idol celebrity Dominique Posey; in addition to a sci-fi Latino noir solo performance by special guest José Torres-Tama. Elias Hendricks, Birmingham native and international entertainer, will emcee this event. Additionally, attendees can indulge in the unique variety of cuisine options from Cantina on Wheels, Krazy Good BBQ, and The Street Cafe food trucks. Drink options will be available as well with a selection of refreshing beverages including local craft beer and signature cocktails from Ghost Train Brewery.
“As we celebrate 35 years as an organization, we look back at over 100 exhibitions of work by artists of regional, national and international significance,” said Space One Eleven CEO and Co-Founder Peter Prinz. “Everyone was so hungry for an exhibition space in the Deep South, a geographic area often overlooked and never considered a cultural destination, and so we began, and what an adventure it’s been! We are looking forward to many more years of supporting our community.”
Cover image from Space One Eleven
