Made Here Invitational

Made Here is the Alabama Visual Arts Network’s annual invitational exhibition celebrating exceptional contemporary visual art being created across Alabama.

Each year, ALVAN brings together a curated group of artists working across disciplines, career stages, and communities to showcase the breadth and quality of creative work happening throughout the state.

Through Made Here, ALVAN creates opportunities for Alabama artists to share their work with new audiences while inviting the public to experience the talent, perspectives, and creative voices shaping visual art in Alabama today.

Made Here 2026

September 1–October 17, 2026
Carnegie Visual Arts Center | Decatur, Alabama

Opening Reception
Friday, September 18 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public

ALVAN’s third annual Made Here exhibition brings together artists from across Alabama for a celebration of the work being created in our state today. Hosted by the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, the exhibition invites visitors to discover exceptional work, connect with artists from across the state, and experience the breadth of Alabama’s visual arts community.

Jamie Adams
Lexie Austin
Curtis Benzle
David Edwards
Diane Walls
Brad Norris
Tanner Young
Sara Dismukes
Will H. Jacks
Bryce Speed
Daisie Hoitsma Young
William Lawler

2026 Exhibiting Artists

Wade MacDonald
Sarah Marshall
Melissa Yes
Leah Hammel
Bethany Moody
Randy Gatchet
Darius Hill
John Oles
Tony Wright
Bryce Lafferty
Ross Owusu