Carnegie Visual Arts Center

03/15/2025

LAST DAY to see “The ABC’s of Black History”-Saturday, March 15th from 10-2. Don’t miss it!!
Catch a break in the weather and stop in the Gallery. Artwork and t-shirts by Milton and Daphne are available for purchase in the Gift Shop.
Special thanks to Milton and a Daphne for their passion to educate and being with us to lead tours for students during the exhibit. We also want to thank the Alabama State Council for the Arts for making it possible for students to travel to the gallery.
Art to educate, not just decorate. ™️ Milton 510 Burgess

03/14/2025

Have you seen the exhibit “The ABC’s of Black History”? There are only 2 days left so make plans to get by the Carnegie! You will learn more about American history while you enjoy the mixed media art of Milton Bowen and the graphic symbolic style of his wife, Daphne Burgess.
Milton recently shared with Decatur High Art students the history of famous black American, Katherine Johnson, in this video captured during one of our field trips.
Special thanks to the Alabama State Council on the Arts for providing the bus transportation possible for Decatur City School students.

03/08/2025

“Art to educate not just decorate.”
-Milton Bowens

We enjoyed having Austin Junior High Art Students with us yesterday to see the exhibit, “The ABC’s of Black History” by artists Milton Bowens and Daphne Burgess.

Highlighting Black American influential, people, events and groups in history, the art will take you from Abolition to Zora Neale Hurston.

This is the LAST week before it leaves us so make sure to stop by AND bring a friend. Book a tour by calling 256-341-0562 or email [email protected]
Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5 and Saturday, 10-2.

03/06/2025

Happy to have the sunshine and these smiling faces of students here to see “The ABC’s of Black History” by Milton Bowens and Daphne Burgess. Austin Junior High and Eastwood schools visited today along with the women of the PEO Club of Decatur.
The exhibit will be on display until March 15th. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10-5 and Saturday, 10-2.

03/01/2025

Get your official Carnegie Carnival T-shirt designed by Milton Bowens and Daphne Burgess at the Princess Theatre tomorrow during all the festivities in downtown Decatur!

02/28/2025

We are so excited to see our race participants today as packet pickup begins for the Carnival Frolic 13.1 tomorrow!

02/28/2025

Today we welcomed 3 groups of 4th and 5th graders to the “ABC’s of Black History” by Milton Bowens and Daphne Burgess. The exhibition closes on March 15th so make plans to see this art that is sure “to educate not just decorate”-Milton 510 Bowens

02/28/2025

More field trip fun today with 4th and 5th grade students in Decatur City Schools as we explored the ABC’s of Black History and learned about the artists, Milton Bowens and Daphne Burgess.

02/26/2025

Watch this video with Milton Bowens and Daphne Burgess as they share with WHNT News 19 reporter, Archie Snowden, about their passion to educate not just decorate through their artwork in the "ABC's of Black History."

The exhibition is on display until March 15th. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10-5 and Saturday, 10-2.

Black History Month is a time to commemorate historical achievements. It's also an opportunity to celebrate the culture through the works of visual artists.

02/19/2025

Due to the weather, we will be closed today.
Enjoy the snow!

02/16/2025

Come experience a soulful afternoon filled with music, community, and great food—all while supporting the arts next Sunday at the Carnegie Gospel Brunch!

We are so excited that our long-time Carnegie friend, Lamont Landers will be with us again performing but this time at the Gospel Brunch at Burningtree Country Club. Here's a flashback to 2018 when Lamont played at Decatur High, where he had once attended, as part of our Music Makers Exhibition with the Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation. We are thrilled to have him partner with us again next Sunday.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=458523791337048

Make plans and join us! The Gospel Brunch will feature musical artists, Pat Jamar & Lamont Landers while you enjoy a delicious plated meal.
📅 Date: February 23 at Burningtree Country Club
⏰ Brunch Served: 12:30 PM
🎶 Entertainment Begins: 1:00 PM
💰 Tickets: $30
Click the link to purchase your tickets:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPlSBBcx9SGtAwQS4E1rukv-Rm1GBGKOhvTyXSgBYbn4OpMQ/viewform

Proceeds benefit the Carnegie Visual Arts Center in support of Cheyenne Sanchez for Carnegie Queen

02/16/2025

Join us for an uplifting Gospel Brunch featuring talented local artists while enjoying a delicious plated meal at Burningtree Country Club. Come experience a soulful afternoon filled with music, community, and great food all while benefiting a great cause. Proceeds will go towards the Carnegie Visua...

02/15/2025

02/15/2025

Decatur High AIM has your beads for Mardi Gras! Students have sorted and counted thousands of beads for the last few months! 100 beads for $10.00 Call or stop by the AIM office for more information. 256-552-3008