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Date

Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:00PM

Name

Celebration of Alabama Arts

Description

Presented by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Festival Stage

The Celebration of Alabama Arts shines a spotlight on arts and creativity in Alabama and on individuals who make significant and impactful contributions to our state’s rich cultural landscape.

2026 Honorees

Eric Essix, guitarist, recording artist, photographer – Alabama Distinguished Artist Award

Scott Wright, musical artist – Jonnie Dee Riley Little Lifetime Achievement Award

Ralph Frohsin Jr., arts patron – Albert B. Head Legacy Award

Gary Waldrep, old-time musician, teaching artist – Alabama Folk Heritage Award

Debbie Bond, musician, teaching artist – Alabama Arts Impact Award

Gary Chapman, artist, professor emeritus – Alabama Arts Impact Award

George Culver, arts administrator, producer – Alabama Arts Impact Award

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