Misty Bennett Professor of Art | University of Montevallo

Lisa Craig Taylor, TEDx Alabaster

Lisa Craig Taylor TEDx Alabaster | The Arts Council Ladies | Conversations with Creatives TEDxAlabaster 2026 event theme will share ideas that demonstrate how knowledge transforms the way we live, work and connect with one another. This event will send a clear message: “We’ve lived it. We’ve learned from it. Here is what stands true now.” Every discovery, lesson and story shapes how we see the world today. This year's theme focuses on the wisdom gained through experience, the breakthroughs changing our understanding and the insights that push us forward. TEDx Alabaster [https://www.tedxalabaster.com] Conversations With Creatives is produced for the Shelby County Arts Council by Video Visions Media Marketing and Your Podcast Now www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com [https://www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com] Video Visions Media Marketing [https://www.videovisionsmm.com] Your Podcast Now [https://www.yourpodcastnow.com]

Dave Crenshaw | Color + Sound Exhibit

Dave Crenshaw Color +| Sound Exhibit | The Arts Council Ladies | Conversations with Creatives Color + Sound is a tactile art installation exhibit that will feature the music of Dave Crenshaw and the art of Michelle Branson, Michelle Reynolds, Rae Lynn Dodson, Banks Compton, and Jennifer McConnell. This exhibit is curated by Lindsay Dyess. The idea for this art exhibit came to life after curator and artist Lindsay Dyess listened to Crenshaw’s album, Color + Sound. She wanted to explore that idea further by creating a sensory based art exhibit where people could explore art installations using multi-sensory stimuli to enhance their understanding of art. The exhibit is a modern art installation with an emphasis on accessibility to all people. This exhibit encourages people to touch, explore and immerse themselves in the installations to get a better understand of the art form. Each exhibiting artist has experience in different mediums which enhances the uniqueness of each installation. The artists were randomly assigned a different color to use within their work and artists were encouraged to use a variety of textures and items in their work that are interactive and could be inclusive to blind and deaf visitors. Gallery visitors are encouraged to touch, explore, walk through, sit under, stand in the middle of-become part of the work. Art is not just for the sighted, it should be available and accessible for anyone to appreciate. Shelby County Arts Council [https://www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com] Color + Sound Album [https://open.spotify.com/artist/03QWs2fyw23ljKs76ZpKgL] Conversations With Creatives is produced for the Shelby County Arts Council by Video Visions Media Marketing and Your Podcast Now www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com [https://www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com] Video Visions Media Marketing [https://www.videovisionsmm.com] Your Podcast Now [https://www.yourpodcastnow.com]

Adult Theater is coming to SCAC with Dyllon Johnson

Adult Theater is coming to SCAC with Dyllon Johnson For the first time, the Shelby County Arts Council will be offering adult theater with its firts production being Steel Magnolias this fall! Conversations With Creatives is produced for the Shelby County Arts Council by Video Visions Media Marketing and Your Podcast Now www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com [https://www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com] Video Visions Media Marketing [https://www.videovisionsmm.com] Your Podcast Now [https://www.yourpodcastnow.com]

Pam Wood & Molly Bee Bloetscher talk SCAC memberships!

Pam Wood & Molly Bee Bloetscher | The Arts Council Ladies | Conversations with Creatives Board members, Pam & Molly talk about SCAC membership and the success of the annual Mardi Gras Gala! Conversations With Creatives is produced for the Shelby County Arts Council by Video Visions Media Marketing and Your Podcast Now www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com [https://www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com] Video Visions Media Marketing [https://www.videovisionsmm.com] Your Podcast Now [https://www.yourpodcastnow.com]

Kid's Theater with Lena Rios

Kid's Theater with Lena Rios | The Arts Council Ladies | Conversations with Creatives Kid's Theater info! [https://shelbycountyartscouncil.com/kids-theatre] Learn all about the exciting Kid's Theater Program and what is on tap for this upcoming summer session! Shelby County Arts Council [https://www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com] Conversations With Creatives is produced for the Shelby County Arts Council by Video Visions Media Marketing and Your Podcast Now www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com [https://www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com] Video Visions Media Marketing [https://www.videovisionsmm.com] Your Podcast Now [https://www.yourpodcastnow.com]