ArtsRevive is pleased to open registration for its 24th annual juried art competition. The show has grown significantly over the past several years in size, popularity and most importantly in the quality of the submissions. Alabama Artists: Roots and Wings is a reflection of that growth. Entry for 2026 is open to artists who are from Alabama although they may now live and work elsewhere (Wings) as well as those artists who currently live in Alabama (Roots).

The ArtsRevive show has built a reputation for its varied sampling of Alabama talent at its finest. The show will be held at ArtsRevive Cultural Arts Center located at 3 Church Street in the heart of historic downtown Selma.

Beth Oberle is a textile artist whose work centers on fabric, thread, yarn, and handwork rooted in traditional fiber techniques. Drawing from sewing, embroidery, and other textile practices, she explores how historic methods, often associated with women’s labor, can be used in contemporary, nontraditional ways.

Her materials are intentionally sourced from thrift stores, estate sales, and long-collected supplies, reflecting a commitment to reuse, resourcefulness, and mindful making. Now based in Selma, Oberle’s practice is also shaped by the natural world and a slower, more attentive approach to craft.

Reception is free and open to the public.

February 5th, 2026 at Gallery 905 | 5:30pm

February 7th, 10 am

Join us for a hands-on metals workshop where participants will create a custom cuff bracelet using copper or brass. This 3-hour class covers decorative stamping, hammering for texture and design, filing, and forming your bracelet on a mandrel.

Details:
• Time: 3 hours
• Class size: 5–10 participants
• Cost: $85
• Materials included (copper or brass)

Bracelet blanks are 6" long. If you need a longer blank, please let us know at registration.

📍 Gallery 905
🔗 Registration required. Limited spots available.

Join us for the opening reception of Alabama Saints by Stacey Edwards on Thursday, January 8th at Gallery 905 at 5:30 pm.

Stacey Edwards is a painter, mixed media artist, and art educator who has worked in South Alabama for more than 15 years. She spent 13 years as the art teacher at Greenville High School, where she built a rigorous program that produced award-winning student artists recognized at the state and national levels. Her students include four Congressional Art Award winners, two first-place finalists in the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Competition, and multiple recipients of honors through the Alabama State Council on the Arts Visual Achievement Program. Many went on to pursue college degrees with visual arts scholarships, supported in part by an AP Drawing program that prepared portfolios for college credit.

Since leaving the classroom, Edwards has continued teaching through the Alabama State Council on the Arts Collaborative Artist Program, working with students at Greenville Elementary, McKenzie School, and Pleasant Home School. Her work reflects a long-standing commitment to arts education in rural and central Alabama and to integrating the arts as a core part of student learning.

Stacey Edwards’ work will be featured at an artist reception at Gallery 905 on Thursday, January 8th.