The Abroms-Engel Institute for Visual Arts
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The Abroms-Engel Institute for Visual Arts

The Abroms-Engel Institute for Visual Arts is the home for the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Art and Art History and University Galleries. Art History, Time-based Media and Graphic Design classrooms, along with administrative offices and faculty offices, are housed in the building. The facility is named for lead donors Hal and Judy Abroms, as well as Ruth and the late Marvin Engel. Los Angeles-based architect Randall Stout designed the building. Hoar Construction oversaw the construction of the building. “AEIVA creates a dynamic indoor and outdoor public space that physically and visually connect with the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center across the street,” said UAB President Ray L. Watts, M.D.
1221 10th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35205
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205 975-6436
M-F 10am-6pm, Sat 12pm-6pm
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Free
M-F 10am-6pm, Sat 12pm-6pm
2059756436

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  • Birmingham, AL 35205
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Where to Stay

Econo Lodge

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The Westin Birmingham

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

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Oster Golf Houses-Birminghan

Spectacular houses along the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail designed for golfers. Two 4Br and one 2BR house available for vacation rental near Birmingham.

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Days Inn Birmingham

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Upcoming Events

Birmingham Bowl 2024

The 18th Birmingham Bowl will be played on Saturday, December 27th at Protective Stadium and will feature teams from the Southeastern Conference and the American Athletic Conference.

Zoo Year's Eve!

Get an early start to 2025 with two Zoo Year’s Eve celebrations planned for Tuesday, December 31. Daytime and evening celebrations will be held from 1-3 p.m and from 5-7 p.m., with a special zoo-related drop featuring red pandas at 2 p.m and 6 p.m.

Alabama Dance Festival

Join us at the 2025 Alabama Dance Festival. One of the largest gatherings of dancers and dance enthusiasts in the Southeast.

Annie

Broadway National Tour of Annie at Birmingham's BJCC Concert Hall January 14-19, 2025.

Dance Across Birmingham

Dance Across Birmingham is a community celebration that offers a day of FREE dance classes! No experience necessary! Register online to reserve space in your favorite classes!

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

BCRI will be open to the public from 10 am-5 pm in honor of MLK Day. The day will be filled with activities, performances and celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

54th Annual World of Wheels

Indoor Custom car show featuring hot rods, customs and classic cars, trucks & bikes competing for trophies and cash prizes plus entertainment.

SIX

Broadway National Tour of SIX at Birmingham's BJCC Concert Hall February 11-16, 2025!
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Where to Eat

Pho Pho Vietnamese and Sushi Bar

Pho Pho Vietnamese & Sushi is proud to bring Vietnamese Noodle Cuisine to the Heart of Birmingham's historic Five Points South. Owner Young Shin is committed to using only the best ingredients. The Vietnamese noodle he will use has zero gluten. Come ...

Full Moon Bar-B-Que

Our Inverness bar-b-que location is just south of 459 on Highway 280. Come in and enjoy some of our mouth-watering bar-b-que ribs slow cooked over our hickory wood-fired pit.

Carlile's Barbeque

Birmingham’s oldest family owned BBQ pit. We are known for our famous tender butts, sizzling old fashioned hamburgers, slow-cooked ribs, and hand-cut french fries.

Highlands Bar Grill

TEMPORARILY CLOSED. Our daily-changing menu, rooted in classic French technique, features the best from each harvest. We anticipate the cooler weather game of venison and quail, root vegetables and greens; the first springtime shad roe and the blue-g...

Cahaba Brewing Company

Local craft brewery located in the historic Continental Gin at 4500 5th Av. S. Building C.

Back Forty Beer Co. - Birmingham

At Back Forty Birmingham, we are all about innovation, whether it be in the brewhouse or the kitchen.

Cantina Tortilla Grill

Cantina Tortilla Grill has been serving up made-fresh-daily Mexican food in a laid back, fun atmosphere for over 15 years. Our uniquely crafted menu items follow the recipes created by our founder Guillermo Castro, whose love for travel and a passion...

Monday Night Brewing

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