Made Here

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

Bringing together artists from communities throughout the state and working across a variety of media, the exhibition highlights the breadth, quality, and diversity of Alabama’s visual arts community.

Each year, ALVAN invites a new group of artists to participate, creating a unique snapshot of the artists, ideas, and creative practices 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.