Arts Lover
Why arts lovers will heart Huntsville
By Arts Huntsville
Local Art
Stop #1
Start your art journey off by finding all the public murals of our art trail throughout Downtown Huntsville. From alley's filled with art to three-story murals that highlight history, you will find some incredible work.
Just off the Courthouse Square in Downtown Huntsville you’ll find Domaine South. This hot spot offers an outstanding selection of international wines as well as craft beer, but that's not all - you'll also find quite a variety of local art available for purchase.
Stop #2
Also on the square you’ll discover part of Arts Huntsville’s SPACES Sculpture Trail. This collaborative project features 37 sculptures across Huntsville/Madison County by 25 artists from 13 states. Explore part of the trail by walking, or take a GPS and cell phone guided tour. More information at www.spacessculpturetrail.org
Stop #3
You can’t visit Huntsville and not visit Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment. This local favorite is the largest privately owned center for the arts, and you’ll quickly see why. Shop the studios of more than 200 local artists, artisans, small businesses, catch a show at one of their live performance venues, and stand in awe of their stunning visual art galleries. While exploring the Mill don’t be afraid to pop in to the studios and chat with the artists. They love to share their passion for their work with the public!
Also visit:
Peruse the unique exhibits at Huntsville Museum of Art, shop the Little Green Store on Monte Sano, Historic Harrison Brothers Hardware Store in Downtown Huntsville, or Art & Soul. Each store features work from local artists and artisans, as well as well-curated collections from artists all over the region and the country.
Festivals and Concerts
Panoply
Every April, Arts Huntsville hosts Panoply Arts Festival. This festival truly has something for everyone, from kid’s art activities, to a craft beer tent, to an Art Marketplace featuring an array of local and regional visual art, live performances and concerts, and more!
Concerts in the Park
Yet another program of Arts Huntsville, featuring the community’s favorite local and regional bands and musicians! Concerts in the Park is a free concert series held in Big Spring International Park every Monday evening from June through August.
Monte Sano Arts Festival
In the Fall, join us at Monte Sano State Park for art with a view. Monte Sano Art Festival is a Huntsville tradition, bringing the finest artists from across the region to one of Huntsville’s most beautiful parks. Enjoy food from our local food trucks while you peruse local art under a canopy of trees.
Live Music
Nearly every night of the week you can find live music at one of our local bars and restaurants. If you’re lucky you’ll catch local legend & Panoply Arts Festival Favorite, Microwave Dave. Ask around, someone is bound to know where he’s playing this week.
Experience the Arts
You’ll find that in almost every arts, entertainment and cultural organization, art studio or gallery someone is an engineer, a scientist, a math teacher. In Huntsville, you’ll find the arts fuel our innovative spark! Visit our arts calendar to see what’s showing the weekend of your visit!
- The Huntsville Symphony orchestra is the oldest, continuously operating professional orchestra in Alabama whose founding is linked to the arrival of German rocket scientists in the 1950s (you can read more about their history here. You won’t want to miss their energetic, vibrant performances of the classics, pop culture favorites, and dramatic operas.
- Our flare for the dramatic is showcased on stage nearly every weekend with plays and musicals from Theatre Huntsville, Independent Musical Productions, Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater, UAH Theatre, Broadway Theatre League and more!
- Huntsville Ballet Company, Dance Theatre of Huntsville, and Alabama Youth Ballet present stunning performances throughout the year.
What’s mentioned here is just a primer in Huntsville’s vibrant and growing Arts & Cultural scene! We don’t have the space to mention every single organization, artist, and attraction that makes this city great, so we encourage you to explore our Arts Calendar and Arts Directory at artshuntsville.org for more ways to experience the arts in Huntsville!
About Arts Huntsville
Arts Huntsville is the largest arts advocacy, arts engagement and arts service organization in North Alabama. Our mission is to stimulate and support community creativity and engagement by advancing the arts, entertainment and culture in the greater Huntsville metro region. We know the arts enrich the quality of life, education, and economic development that make the region a great place to live and visit!
