Members’ Sales Gallery Change-out
2025-10-31 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
To participate: Must be Artist Level Member (or above) May submit only one piece per change-out. Artwork should not exceed 30″ in any direction for display. Works MUST be framed or gallery wrapped, wired and ready for hanging. Artwork will not be accepted if it has been previously displayed in the Art Center’s Members’ Gallery. Artwork must have been created within the last 2 years.
If the artwork is sold during this period, ESAC will notify the artist and it may be replaced with a new piece! ESAC retains a 30% commission on sold work. Unsold work must be picked up on the day of change out. Participants will incur a $3/day storage fee for any pieces that remain by closing on the Wednesday following change out.

Artwork MUST be submitted on the date of take in. Once the show has been hung, late entries will not be accepted. Due to limited space, we will accept art on a first come basis.
Artwork will be accepted from 9am – 2pm on the following change-out date:
October 31, 2025
** First come, first served! We only have enough room for 50 pieces.

Artwork Drop-off: Members’ Open Show
2025-10-31 09:00 - 16:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Members’ Open Show: November 7 – December 20, 2025
This annual exhibit showcases various work from Artist Level members and above of the Eastern Shore Art Association. Artists are encouraged to enter ONE original work done in any media. Works should not exceed 40 inches in any direction including frame. No theme.

FORM TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 2025.

7th Annual Plein Air Fairhope
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-08 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Join us for a community celebration of painting in the great outdoors! 60 painters will be taking it to the streets – and the bay front pier!! Registration will open in August for interested participants.
NOVEMBER 3-8, 2025
Eastern Shore Art Center is thrilled to host the 7th Annual Plein Air Fairhope event. 60 artists will be painting the area!
*** What is Plein Air? ***
Plein air painting, is the act of painting outdoors. This method contrasts with studio painting or academic rules that might create a predetermined look.

*** What can you expect from Plein Air Fairhope 2025? ***

You can participate in Plein Air Fairhope as an artist, student, patron, or audience member.

Nov 3 – Nov 8, 2025: Plein Air Fairhope Paint Out! 60 participating artists will paint the town from sunrise to sunset! They’ll be downtown, by the pier, local farmlands, and more… All Painter Registrations are SOLD OUT!

Nov 4 – Nov 7, 2025: Plein Air Fairhope Wet Room. As painters finish artworks, they will be showcasing them at ESAC on tables while they dry and before they are framed for the official exhibit. Get a special sneak peek or purchase one for your own collection before the rush!

Nov 5, 2 pm to 3 pm: Gallery Talk. Join PAF Judge Karen Philpott for a Gallery Talk about her plein air painting experiences and what to look for as a show judge. $15 per person. Read More here about our judge!

Nov 7, 2025 @ 6-8 pm: Plein Air Fairhope Exhibit/First Friday Art Walk. Official opening of artwork created during the week! Free to the public. PAF Artists/Sponsors may enjoy a VIP early bird entrance at 5:30 pm. Works will be on display thru Dec 20th.

Nov 8, 2025 @ 9-11 am: Plein Air Fairhope Quick Draw. PAF artists and the public are invited to paint at or around the Eastern Shore Art Center. All ages welcomed! Just bring your painting supplies and join us. Donations welcomed.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Proceeds to benefit the Eastern Shore Art Center’s community outreach efforts.

PRESENTING OUR 2025 PARTICIPATING ARTISTS!

Name
City

John Ball
Pensacola, FL

Edie Berner
New Castle, PA

Chris Blackwood
Fairhope, AL

Joanne Brandt
Mobile, AL

Stephanie Brewer
Fairhope, AL

Anne Carr
Daphne, AL

Celeste Champion
Daphne, AL

Nanci Charpentier
Baton Rouge, LA

Curtis Clark
Daphne, AL

Olivia Clemmons
Panama City, FL

Robn Cook
Baton Rouge, LA

Kathryn Daigle
Gonzales, LA

Debbie Davis
Fairhope, AL

Cheryl Dumelow
Spanish Fort, AL

Hailey Durkin
Robertsdale, AL

Lisa Engle
Adams like, TN

Oksana Fogg
Metairie, LA

Kristin Garard
Fairhope, AL

Blair Garth
Fairhope, AL

Fran Gentile
Fairhope, AL

Lyn Gill
Pace, FL

Bill Harkins
Mobile, AL

Terri Herring
Fairhope, AL

Janet Hinton
Fairhope, AL

Cindy Jenkins
Fernandina Beach, FL

Cheryl Kametz
Fairhope, AL

Susan Knowlton
Gulf Breeze, FL

Mara Kozelsky
Fairhope, AL

Laura Lewis
Auburn, AL

David Luker
Fairhope, AL

Karen Lupton
Fairhope, AL

Luanne McCarley
Foley, AL

Kim McCormick
Fairhope, AL

Mary Monk
Abita Springs, LA

Jayne Morgan
Hoover, AL

Dana Mosby
Prairieville, LA

Chris Murray
Robertsdale, AL

Jane Newman
Fairhope, AL

Durrell Peaden
Fairhope, AL

Susan Perrine
Fairhope, AL

Katherine Perrine
Fairhope, AL

Larkin Peters
Daphne, AL

Cathy Phares
Homewood, AL

Karen Philpott
Fairhope, AL

Kristin Pierre
Gulf Shores, AL

Lynne Polley
Fairhope, AL

Cat Pope
Daphne, AL

Robin Popp
Trenton, FL

Tina Powers
Fairhope, AL

Nicole Redmond
Daphne, AL

Janie Seal
Pace, FL

Donnie Seale
Pensacola

Jamie Sowards
Fairhope, AL

Beth Touchstone
Fairhope, AL

Caleb Tyndall
Molina, FL

Lisa Warren
Spanish Fort, AL

Ragan Windsor
Summerdale, AL

Cory Wright
Holmes Beach, FL

Lynne Yonge
Fairhope, AL

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

First Friday Art Walk
2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Join us for First Friday Art Walk November 7, 2025 @ 6-8pm! Exhibits to include our Members’ Open Show, Plein Air Fairhope, and our Members’ Sales Gallery. Artwork pictured : 2025 Members’ Open Show Artists.
Live Music: Inside the galleries by Eric and Karin Marrero. Free admission. Donations welcomed. For more information, visit our Exhibits page.

First Friday Art Walk Sponsored by: Century Bank

NO First Friday Art Walk
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
ESAC will NOT be hosting First Friday Art Walk the month of December due to the Downtown Christmas Parade. For more details on the parade, visit the City’s website at: https://www.fairhopeal.gov/news-calendar/calendar-4014
However, we will be hosting a Holiday Art Mart the following day on Sat, Dec 6th! Check out more info HERE:
ESAC Holiday Art Mart

ESAC Holiday Art Mart
2025-12-06 10:00 - 18:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Are you looking for a gift that stands out from the gift cards, Christmas socks, and scented candles? Join us on Dec 6th for the Holiday Art Mart!
Local artists will fill the art center with paintings, ceramics, and more priced for the Holiday Season! Stop in to enjoy a nice cup of cocoa and shop the unique art for sale.
Sat, Dec 6 @ 10am-6pm
Free admission
ESAC Members receive an additional 10% discount to get a full 20% OFF in the new Gift Shop!
And don’t forget… the Plein Air Fairhope and Members’ Open Show exhibits are currently on display in the ESAC galleries. Find the most thoughtful of gifts while supporting local artists at the ESAC Holiday Art Mart!

‘Tis the Season to GIVE BACK.
We are partnering with Prodisee Pantry to be a drop-off location for donations of canned goods here at ESAC
Help us help them as they are filling plates and filling hearts during these difficult times of uncertainty.

*** NO FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK IN DECEMBER DUE TO THE DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE ***

Art and About Program Change-out
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-19 | AL
For Artist Level Members, the Eastern Shore Art Center offers two avenues for emerging and established artists to exhibit their work throughout the year- the Members’ Sales Gallery which is on site and the Art and About program where art is on exhibition in EIGHT participating businesses for residents and visitors on the Eastern Shore to enjoy.

If you are an Artist Level Member or Supporting Business Member and wish to participate in the Art & About program, please email Marketing Director Adrienne Clow: info@esartcenter.org or call 928-2228, ext 103.
For more details on the program, please contact:
Dee Kruk Donaldson
deeartworks@gmail.com

Members’ Sales Gallery Change-out
2025-12-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
To participate: Must be Artist Level Member (or above) May submit only one piece per change-out. Artwork should not exceed 30″ in any direction for display. Works MUST be framed or gallery wrapped, wired and ready for hanging. Artwork will not be accepted if it has been previously displayed in the Art Center’s Members’ Gallery. Artwork must have been created within the last 2 years.
If the artwork is sold during this period, ESAC will notify the artist and it may be replaced with a new piece! ESAC retains a 30% commission on sold work. Unsold work must be picked up on the day of change out. Participants will incur a $3/day storage fee for any pieces that remain by closing on the Wednesday following change out.

Artwork MUST be submitted on the date of take in. Once the show has been hung, late entries will not be accepted. Due to limited space, we will accept art on a first come basis.
Artwork will be accepted from 9am – 2pm on the following change-out date:
December 19, 2025
** First come, first served! We only have enough room for 50 pieces.

First Friday Art Walk
2026-01-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Eastern Shore Art Center Hosts First Friday Art Walk January 2, 2026! Event sponsored by Prestwood Law Firm. Live music inside by Jay Megginson.
Free admission. Donations welcomed. Refreshments served!

Eastern Shore Art Center Opens the New Year with First Friday Art Walk! Join ESAC for a Permanent Collection take-over of ALL galleries!

NEW EXHIBIT: Herman BischoffThe Art Center’s largest gallery focuses on the work of late artist Herman Bischoff, a long-time supporter of ESAC’s mission. Exhibited paintings show his breadth of work from horses at the polo fields to figure illustration.

NEW EXHIBIT: Pinky Bass and FriendsA recent addition to the ESAC Permanent Collection is a selection of Pinky Bass artwork from the 2024 exhibit “THREAD OF (dis)INTEGRATION” originally displayed at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center. A major part of that exhibit was a collaboration between Pinky and various Fairhope/Mobile artists, including two large Coptic bound books.

Featured artists within the Permanent Collection also including Mannie Pair, Frank Caperton, Jean Lawrence, Michael Banks and much more.

NEW EXHIBIT: Members’ Sales GalleryWorks by ESAC’s Artist Level Members and above. This gallery changes out every two months and features all sorts of art mediums, all for sale!

All exhibits will be on display through February 27, 2026.

First Friday Art Walk sponsored by:

First Friday Art Walk
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Eastern Shore Art Center Hosts First Friday Art Walk February 6, 2026! Event sponsored by Cardiology Associates. Live music inside by David Ellis.
Free admission. Donations welcomed. Refreshments served. Join ESAC for a Permanent Collection take-over of ALL galleries!

RETURNING EXHIBIT: Herman BischoffThe Art Center’s largest gallery focuses on the work of late artist Herman Bischoff, a long-time supporter of ESAC’s mission. Exhibited paintings show his breadth of work from horses at the polo fields to figure illustration.

RETURNING EXHIBIT: Pinky Bass and FriendsA recent addition to the ESAC Permanent Collection is a selection of Pinky Bass artwork from the 2024 exhibit “THREAD OF (dis)INTEGRATION” originally displayed at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center. A major part of that exhibit was a collaboration between Pinky and various Fairhope/Mobile artists, including two large Coptic bound books.

Featured artists within the Permanent Collection also including Mannie Pair, Frank Caperton, Jean Lawrence, Michael Banks and much more.

RETURNING EXHIBIT: Members’ Sales GalleryWorks by ESAC’s Artist Level Members and above. This gallery changes out every two months and features all sorts of art mediums, all for sale!

All exhibits will be on display through February 27, 2026.

First Friday Art Walk sponsored by:
Cardiology Associates

Closed for Mardi Gras Holiday
2026-02-17 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
ESAC will be closed so that our staff and volunteers may spend time with their families. We’ll reopen Wednesday, February 18th.
Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Members’ Sales Gallery Change-out
2026-02-27 09:00 - 14:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
To participate: Must be Artist Level Member (or above) May submit only one piece per change-out. Artwork should not exceed 30″ in any direction for display. Works MUST be framed or gallery wrapped, wired and ready for hanging. Artwork will not be accepted if it has been previously displayed in the Art Center’s Members’ Gallery. Artwork must have been created within the last 2 years.
If the artwork is sold during this period, ESAC will notify the artist and it may be replaced with a new piece! ESAC retains a 30% commission on sold work. Unsold work must be picked up on the day of change out. Participants will incur a $3/day storage fee for any pieces that remain by closing on the Wednesday following change out.

Artwork MUST be submitted on the date of take in. Once the show has been hung, late entries will not be accepted. Due to limited space, we will accept art on a first come basis.
Artwork will be accepted from 9am – until we reach the first 50 pieces on the following change-out date:
February 27, 2026
** First come, first served! We only have enough room for 50 pieces.

Members' Juried Show Art Drop-off
2026-02-28 10:00 - 18:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
The Members’ Juried Show showcases various work from the Artist Level members of the Eastern Shore Art Association. Artist Members are able to submit 3 original works done in any media, including painting, photography, pottery and more.
Juror/Judge: TBA

Form available in mid-January 2026

First Friday Art Walk
2026-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Eastern Shore Art Center Hosts First Friday Art Walk March 6, 2026! Event sponsored by Blue Heron Realty. Live music inside by Eric and Karin Marrero.
Free admission. Donations welcomed. Refreshments served.

NEW EXHIBIT: Annual members’ Juried ShowThis exhibit showcases various work from the Artist Level members of the Eastern Shore Art Association. Artist Members and above are able to submit 3 original works for jurying done in any media, including painting, photography, pottery and more..

Artwork above by: Joseph Lazzari

NEW EXHIBIT: ESAC Community OutreachArtwork was created by children in residence at the USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital
and additional organizations led by ESAC Outreach Director, Lindsey Lawrence!

NEW EXHIBIT: Members’ Sales GalleryWorks by ESAC’s Artist Level Members and above. This gallery changes out every two months and features all sorts of art mediums, all for sale!

All exhibits will be on display through April 24, 2026.

First Friday Art Walk sponsored by:

CALL TO SCULPTORS: City Roundabouts
2026-03-18 | AL
The City of Fairhope, Alabama is seeking qualified artists to submit credentials for the creation of two distinct, high-profile public sculpture projects. Leading this call is the Committee on Public Art, a committee of the 501c3 nonprofit Eastern Shore Art Association, Inc. This call serves as the initial Request for Credentials (RFQ).
Sculpture #1, located at the roundabout intersection of Veterans Dr, Scenic 98, Hwy 104 and Section St, adjacent to the Nature Preserve Park and the Flower Clock, will serves as the northern gateway to the City downtown district.
Sculpture #2, located at the roundabout intersection of Hwy 13 and Hwy 32, with close proximity to the Fairhope Airport, Sports Complex, and surrounded by agriculture, will serve as a southern and eastern gateway to the City.

Online Application Deadline: March 18th
To apply and learn more details:
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17018
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Questions? Reach out to COPA Representative Bryant Whelan at whelan@esartcenter.org

54th Annual Outdoor Art Show
2026-03-20 10:00 - 2026-03-22 17:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
MARCH 20 – 22, 2026 @ 10am-5pm each day
The OUTDOOR ART SHOW is located on the grounds of the Eastern Shore Art Center and the surrounding downtown area of Fairhope, Alabama on Oak and Section Streets. It is within walking distance to Mobile Bay, many specialty shops and restaurants. This is a cultural and social highlight for the Gulf Coast and attracts more than 250,000 visitors!
The art show has included prestigious, international and regional fine artists for the past 53 years. This year, Eastern Shore Art Center will accept an exclusive selection of renowned artists and cutting-edge newcomers to attract the most respected art dealers, collectors, interior designers and art enthusiasts.

FOR FULL DETAILS, VISIT: https://esartcenter.org/outdoor-art-show/

We are no longer accepting Artist Applications for the 2026 ESAC Outdoor Art Show. 2027 Applications go live August 1, 2026 on ZAPPlication.org.

Art and About Program Change-out
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-27 | AL
For Artist Level Members, the Eastern Shore Art Center offers two avenues for emerging and established artists to exhibit their work throughout the year- the Members’ Sales Gallery which is on site and the Art and About program where art is on exhibition in participating businesses for residents and visitors on the Eastern Shore to enjoy.

If you are an Artist Level Member or Supporting Business Member and wish to participate in the Art & About program, please email Marketing Director Adrienne Clow: info@esartcenter.org or call 928-2228, ext 103.
For more details on the program, please contact:
Dee Kruk Donaldson
deeartworks@gmail.com

Spring 2026 Classes Begin!
2026-03-23 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
SPRING Classes begin the week of MARCH 23, 2026*. Classes are 8 week sessions, running through the week of May 11th. If a class has not met the minimum number of students (4), registration will close on March 16, 2026.

Register online or contact our Academy Director, Reanna Watson:

By phone: 251-928-2228, ext. 107
By email: info@esartcenter.org
In person: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm

First Friday Art Walk
2026-04-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Eastern Shore Art Center Hosts First Friday Art Walk April 3, 2026! Event sponsored by Origin Bank. Live music inside by Cathy Brumback.
Free admission. Donations welcomed. Refreshments served.

RETURNING EXHIBIT: Annual members’ Juried ShowThis exhibit showcases various work from the Artist Level members of the Eastern Shore Art Association. Artist Members and above are able to submit 3 original works for jurying done in any media, including painting, photography, pottery and more..

Artwork above by: Best of Show winner Karen Roloson

RETURNING EXHIBIT: ESAC Community OutreachArtwork was created by children in residence at the USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital
and additional organizations led by ESAC Outreach Director, Lindsey Lawrence!

RETURNING EXHIBIT: Members’ Sales GalleryWorks by ESAC’s Artist Level Members and above. This gallery changes out every two months and features all sorts of art mediums, all for sale!

All exhibits will be on display through April 24, 2026.

First Friday Art Walk sponsored by:

Spring Homes Tour
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-11 | AL
Spring Homes Tour hosted by the Eastern Shore Art Center
We will celebrate this second Homes Tour with a Cocktail Party at Anne-Clinton and Garriff Roberts’ Barn on Friday evening, April 10th from 6 to 9pm. The evening will feature the wonderful architecture of this barn, envisioned as an elegant gathering place for friends and family. The evening will be a truly memorable way to christen our second home tour. Tickets are $150/per person and are very limited. Saturday Tour ticket is also included.
The next day, on Saturday April 11 from 10am – 4pm, we will feature 5 beautiful dwellings in Fairhope. These homes all have a story to tell in design, in Art and in beauty. The owners have opened them for this one day to benefit the programs of the Eastern Shore Art Center. Tickets for the Homes Tour are $50.
All proceeds to benefit the programs of the Eastern Shore Art Center.

Cocktail Party Tickets (Limited) $150 each + includes Homes Tour Ticket April 10 @ 6-9pm The Roberts’s Barn with Open Bar + Heavy Hors d’oeuvres
Home Tour Tickets (for the tour only) $50 each April 11 @ 10am-4pm / Houses listed below!
*** For tickets purchased online, we will immediately mail you the physical copies or have at the front desk for pickup.
Tour Homes:

17711 Scenic Hwy 98
15651 Scenic Hwy 98
114 Gaston Ave
159 Pinecrest Lane
59 N Summit St.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS: https://esartcenter.org/product/event-ticket-spring-homes-tour-2026/
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A MAP: https://esartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/homes-tour-2026-digital-map-compressed.pdf
SPRING HOMES FAQ:

Will Transportation be provided? Transportation will not be provided.
Can we tour at our own leisure or will we be guided? You can tour at your leisure between 10 and 4.
Do we start at a specific home or any random order? You can start at any house.
Do we need to bring our tickets to each home? Yes, your tickets will be hole punched at each house.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
BENEFACTOR LEVEL SPONSORS

John Ebner
Anne-Clinton and Garriff Roberts

PATRON LEVEL SPONSORS

Robert and Monteigne Brown
Paul Fontenot – GDSI Design
Dr. Thomas and Rebecca Myers
Rance and Dwaylah Reehl
Anil and Pallavi Vira
Randy and Sherri Williams
DONOR LEVEL SPONSORS

Paul and Rebecca Canale
Linda Lou Parsons & Abby Stimpson with Blue Heron Realty
Philip and Sandy Hodgson
Jim and Pam Prestwood

IN-KIND SPONSORS

David and Barry Trice
Alan and Rachelle Henseler
Mike and Ashley Daves
Scott Downey and Emmy May
Ted and Rene Mashburn

Members’ Sales Gallery Change-out
2026-04-24 09:00 - 14:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
To participate: Must be Artist Level Member (or above) May submit only one piece per change-out. Artwork should not exceed 30″ in any direction for display. Works MUST be framed or gallery wrapped, wired and ready for hanging. Artwork will not be accepted if it has been previously displayed in the Art Center’s Members’ Gallery. Artwork must have been created within the last 2 years.
If the artwork is sold during this period, ESAC will notify the artist and it may be replaced with a new piece! ESAC retains a 30% commission on sold work. Unsold work must be picked up on the day of change out. Participants will incur a $3/day storage fee for any pieces that remain by closing on the Wednesday following change out.

Artwork MUST be submitted on the date of take in. Once the show has been hung, late entries will not be accepted. Due to limited space, we will accept art on a first come basis.
Artwork will be accepted from 9am – until we reach the first 50 pieces on the following change-out date:
April 24, 2026
** First come, first served! We only have enough room for 50 pieces.

First Friday Art Walk
2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Eastern Shore Art Center Hosts First Friday Art Walk, May 1st! Free admission. Donations welcomed. Live Music by Jay Megginson!
NEW EXHIBIT: “Everything Sings” Morris Family
ESAC is honored to host the Morris Family in a generational exhibit. This collection includes work from Stephanie Morris, a classically and renowned artist from Mobile. She is mostly known for her portraits throughout the south east. Her son Eliot Morris is an accomplished singer songwriter who skillfully weaves words over chords and canvas. Stephanie’s son Alex Morris is a talented sculptor currently residing in New York. Eliot’s daughter, Madison Morris, is a skilled up and coming contemporary artist currently living in Raleigh, NC.
NEW EXHIBIT: Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society
The Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society is one of the oldest arts organization in Mobile and in the state of Alabama. The Society began as an outgrowth of the celebrated Bayou Painters group on June 5, 1948.
NEW EXHIBIT: Members’ Sales Gallery
Works by ESAC’s Artist Level Members and above. This gallery changes out every two months and features all sorts of art mediums, all for sale!
NEW EXHIBIT: ESAC Student Show
Work comprised by adult students within 2025 Fall – Spring 2026 Adult classes. Curated by Sculpture Instructor Kim Bernadas, this show exemplifies the creativity and talents of the ESAC Academy.

All exhibits will be on display through June 27, 2026.

EVENT SPONSORED BY:

Ballin' on Belrose 2026
2026-05-16 07:00 - 12:00 | Olde Towne Daphne, 707 Belrose Avenue, Daphne, 36526, United States
We’re excited to participate in the Ballin’ on Belrose Everest Challenge on Saturday, May 16th, 2026!
ESAC is officially registered as a team for Ballin’ on Belrose on May 16th! Help us reach the big Nonprofit goal this year by joining us!! You can choose between walking or running, and for how many laps you wish.
Nonprofit participants can use promo code “nonprofit” to register at the discounted rate of $15!
Sign up online here and select the Eastern Shore Art Center as your team:
https://p2p.onecause.com/ballinonbelrose26/team/eastern-shore-art-center
Participants can pick up their race packet the day prior to the run at 68 Ventures located at 707 Belrose Ave. in Daphne on either Friday, May 15th from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. or the morning of the race beginning at 7:00 a.m.

This event benefits Baller Dream Foundation (BDF), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emotional, financial, and community support to children and young adults (ages birth-29) impacted by cancer.

Annual Members' Meeting
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
The meeting’s agenda is to announce the 2026-2027 annual budget, as well as nominate and elect the ESAA Board of Directors. Free for Members to attend. Refreshments served!
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 @ 6 PM
We will also have some amazing door prizes as well!!!! You won’t want to miss it!
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If you are unavailable to attend, we ask that all current ESAC members please fill out our 2026-2027 Proxy Ballot and email to pelham@esartcenter.org. The slate of Board officers may be viewed on the Proxy Ballot.

CLICK HERE to view the Proxy Ballot

Not a member or need to renew? Click Renew Membership and then vote!
Painting Pictured by: Kris Garard of our Plein Air Fairhope and Spring Homes Tour events

Summer ART BASH 2026 Begins!
2026-06-01 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Summer Art Bash Camps begin the week of JUNE 1, 2026*. Camps are weekly, Monday-Friday, running through the week of July 10th. Choose between Half or Full day sessions. Ages 5 and up!
Click a class below to register or contact our Academy Director, Reanna Watson:

By phone: 251-928-2228, ext. 107
By email: info@esartcenter.org
In person: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm

First Friday Art Walk
2026-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Eastern Shore Art Center Hosts First Friday Art Walk, June 5th! Free admission. Donations welcomed. Live music provided by the Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival!
RETURNING EXHIBIT: “Everything Sings” Morris Family
ESAC is honored to host the Morris Family in a generational exhibit. This collection includes work from Stephanie Morris, a classically and renowned artist from Mobile. She is mostly known for her portraits throughout the south east. Her son Eliot Morris is an accomplished singer songwriter who skillfully weaves words over chords and canvas. Stephanie’s son Alex Morris is a talented sculptor currently residing in New York. Eliot’s daughter, Madison Morris, is a skilled up and coming contemporary artist currently living in Raleigh, NC.
RETURNING EXHIBIT: Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society
The Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society is one of the oldest arts organization in Mobile and in the state of Alabama. The Society began as an outgrowth of the celebrated Bayou Painters group on June 5, 1948.
RETURNING EXHIBIT: Members’ Sales Gallery
Works by ESAC’s Artist Level Members and above. This gallery changes out every two months and features all sorts of art mediums, all for sale!
RETURNING EXHIBIT: ESAC Student Show
Work comprised by adult students within 2025 Fall – Spring 2026 Adult classes. Curated by Sculpture Instructor Kim Bernadas, this show exemplifies the creativity and talents of the ESAC Academy.

All exhibits will be on display through June 27, 2026.

EVENT SPONSORED BY:

Members’ Sales Gallery Change-out
2026-06-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
To participate: Must be Artist Level Member (or above) May submit only one piece per change-out. Artwork should not exceed 30″ in any direction for display. Works MUST be framed or gallery wrapped, wired and ready for hanging. Artwork will not be accepted if it has been previously displayed in the Art Center’s Members’ Gallery. Artwork must have been created within the last 2 years.
If the artwork is sold during this period, ESAC will notify the artist and it may be replaced with a new piece! ESAC retains a 30% commission on sold work. Unsold work must be picked up on the day of change out. Participants will incur a $3/day storage fee for any pieces that remain by closing on the Wednesday following change out.

Artwork MUST be submitted on the date of take in. Once the show has been hung, late entries will not be accepted. Due to limited space, we will accept art on a first come basis.
Artwork will be accepted from 9am – until we reach the first 50 pieces on the following change-out date:
June 26, 2026
** First come, first served! We only have enough room for 50 pieces.

First Friday Art Walk
2026-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Eastern Shore Art Center Hosts First Friday Art Walk, July 3rd! Free admission. Donations welcomed. Live music provided by Emily Stuckey. Hot dogs and sno-cones outside!
RETURNING
NEW EXHIBIT: Works by Daniel CunninghamDriven by an exploration of texture, color, and process, Daniel works with a blend of cold wax medium, pigments, encaustic, oil, acrylic, and collage to build layered, tactile compositions. Through carving and revealing earlier layers, he creates visual narratives which reach beyond representation and invite personal interpretation.

NEW EXHIBIT: “This Seems Familiar” Lindsey LawrenceLindsey’s work is a journey into the past, a celebration of childhood memories that resonate through the lens of nostalgia and escapism. By revisiting the simpler, colorful world of youth, she aims to create a space where time slows down and emotions are transported back to a place of comfort and simple pleasures. Through bright color palettes, Lindsey evokes the feelings of warmth and safety often found in these early years. The vibrant hues are a key element in my work, mirroring the way memories tend to glow in the mind — saturated, vivid, and untainted by the complexities of adulthood.

NEW EXHIBIT: Stories Reimagined: Wearable Art by Fairhope High School StudentsThese one-of-a-kind dresses were created by students in Family and Consumer Sciences classes at Fairhope High School using pages from books that were being removed during a school library downsizing project. While many students were initially hesitant to tear apart books they had always been taught to treasure, they soon embraced the opportunity to give those stories a new life through art and design. As they transformed discarded pages into wearable creations, students demonstrated remarkable creativity, patience, and teamwork. These dresses are a reflection not only of their artistic talent, but also of their ability to collaborate, think creatively, and find beauty and purpose in unexpected places.

NEW EXHIBIT: Members’ Sales GalleryWorks by ESAC’s Artist Level Members and above. This gallery changes out every two months and features all sorts of art mediums, all for sale!
All exhibits will be on display through August 28, 2026.

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Summer Adult 2026 Classes Begin!
2026-07-20 | Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
SUMMER ADULT Classes begin the week of JULY 20th, 2026*. Classes are 6 week sessions, running through the week of August 21st. If a class has not met the minimum number of students (4), registration will close on July 13, 2026.

Register online or contact our Academy Director, Reanna Watson:

By phone: 251-928-2228, ext. 100
By email: info@esartcenter.org
In person: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm

Apps Live: Outdoor Art Show 2027
2026-08-01 | AL
EVENT: MARCH 19 – 21, 2027 @ 10am-5pm each day
The OUTDOOR ART SHOW is located on the grounds of the Eastern Shore Art Center and the surrounding downtown area of Fairhope, Alabama on Oak and Section Streets. It is within walking distance to Mobile Bay, many specialty shops and restaurants. This is a cultural and social highlight for the Gulf Coast and attracts more than 250,000 visitors!
The art show has included prestigious, international and regional fine artists for the past 54 years. This year, Eastern Shore Art Center will accept an exclusive selection of renowned artists and cutting-edge newcomers to attract the most respected art dealers, collectors, interior designers and art enthusiasts.

ATTENTION INTERESTED ARTISTS:
ARTIST APPLICATIONS GO LIVE on ZAPPlication.org: AUGUST 1, 2026
Deadline: November 1, 2026
