Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center

Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center (CAC) is a hub for the arts in Tuscaloosa, managed and maintained by The Arts Council.

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the first responders, service...
09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the first responders, service members, and everyday people who stepped forward in the face of tragedy.

Twenty-five years later, we remember the lives, the stories, and the strength shown by communities across our nation.

May we continue to carry their memory with us and never forget.

It's Friday, and it's a great time to buy your workshop tickets!!!Monster Mash: Create & Color with Druid City Makers Sp...
09/11/2026

It's Friday, and it's a great time to buy your workshop tickets!!!

Monster Mash: Create & Color with Druid City Makers Space
September 10, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kids Workshop & Parents get in for free!

Wings & Things: Pop Culture Trivia Night
September 22, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Ticket includes a Baumhowers Meal, 2 drink tickets, and TRIVIA!

Fabric & Folliage: A Beginner's Kinusaiga Workshop
September 29, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Beginner-friendly fabric workshop with Druid City Makerspace!

Tickets available for purchase through the link below!

https://www.tuscarts.org/calendar/cultural-arts-center/

Last Friday was a great evening of art, community, and storytelling. Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the ope...
09/09/2026

Last Friday was a great evening of art, community, and storytelling. Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the opening of the exhibit and Dr. Zun Lee's commentary on his work. "You Mean the World to Me: The Real Stories in Our Family Photos" will be on display until October 22nd. We're open 9 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday. Come enjoy some local art!

Happy Labor Day from all of us at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center! Today we're celebrating every kind of work ...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from all of us at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center!

Today we're celebrating every kind of work that builds a community, the hands that paint, sculpt, and create, right alongside the hands that keep Tuscaloosa running. To our local artists and makers, and to the city workers, educators, and everyday laborers who show up for this community day after day, thank you. Art doesn't happen without work, and neither does a city we love.

We're closed today so we can rest up too, but we'll be back at it tomorrow, doors open and ready to create with you!

Round up your team for a night of food, drinks, and friendly competition!Hosted by Challenge Entertainment, this high-en...
09/06/2026

Round up your team for a night of food, drinks, and friendly competition!

Hosted by Challenge Entertainment, this high-energy trivia night will put your pop culture knowledge to the test with questions covering today's biggest trends, music, movies, television, sports, social media, and more.

Your ticket includes a catered wing dinner from Baumhower's and two drink tickets, so all you have to do is bring your friends and your best guesses. Whether you're in it to win or just looking for a fun night out, this relaxed evening is the perfect place to laugh, compete, and enjoy great company.

Think you've been paying attention? It's time to prove it.

Calling all artists, makers, and creatives! Vendor applications are NOW OPEN for the TuscArts Holiday Market at the Dina...
09/05/2026

Calling all artists, makers, and creatives! Vendor applications are NOW OPEN for the TuscArts Holiday Market at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center.

We’re bringing together local creatives from Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and beyond for two days of original art, handmade goods, and one-of-a-kind holiday shopping.

December 4 | 4–8 p.m.
December 5 | 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Want to be part of the market? Apply through the link below!

Applications close September 21.
Accepted vendors will be notified October 2.

Shop local. Support artists. Celebrate the holidays with TuscArts.

https://forms.gle/u4Q9fdfStAudgkCz8

Get ready for a monstrously fun morning of creativity at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center! Kids will use colorf...
09/03/2026

Get ready for a monstrously fun morning of creativity at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center! Kids will use colorful paint pens to design their very own monster keychain and two monster stickers to take home. Whether your monster is silly, spooky, colorful, or completely one-of-a-kind, this workshop is all about using your imagination and having fun. Each $10 registration includes all art supplies, one monster keychain, two monster stickers, and a voucher for a free scoop of ice cream from The Parlor after the workshop. It's the perfect creative outing for young artists and their families!

This week, Dr. Zun Lee and his team have been hard at work preparing to open "You Mean the World to Me: The Real Stories...
09/02/2026

This week, Dr. Zun Lee and his team have been hard at work preparing to open "You Mean the World to Me: The Real Stories in Our Family Photos" in our gallery. Join us this Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm to learn about the different stories depicted through this exhibit, with a special presentation from Dr. Zun Lee at 5:45 pm. We hope to see you there!

September is packed at the DWCAC!From monsters to wings, to art workshops, to First Friday and more, there are plenty of...
09/01/2026

September is packed at the DWCAC!

From monsters to wings, to art workshops, to First Friday and more, there are plenty of reasons to spend some time with us this month.

Find your next night out, try something new, or grab a friend and get creative. Check out what’s happening and make your September plans!

Registration for TuscArts Create workshops is available through the link in our bio.

Join us this First Friday, September 4th, as we welcome "You Mean the World to Me: The Real Stories in Our Family Photo...
08/31/2026

Join us this First Friday, September 4th, as we welcome "You Mean the World to Me: The Real Stories in Our Family Photos". The exhibit, curated by Dr. Zun Lee, explores identity, memory, family, and belonging through photographs and stories contributed by community members in Tuscaloosa and across the South.

First Photo: c/o Ms. Jacqulyn Lavender
Second Photo: c/o Ms. Sheila Lee

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620 Greensboro Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL
35401

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+12053459801

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