free events
Looking for free, family-friendly events in the Tuscaloosa and Northport area? Kentuck offers a variety of events that are open to the public, including Art Nights, Art Markets, and First Fridays. These events celebrate local artists, live music, hands-on activities, and community connection—all at no cost to attend.
kentuck's art nights
Frequency: first Thursday each month
Location: Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Ave Northport
​Join us for exhibition openings, open artists’ studios, live music in the courtyard, extended Gallery Shop hours, and pop-up shops from local vendors.
Kentuck's Art Night: August
August 7, 2025 | 5-8pm | Free & Family-Friendly
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What's happening this month?
-Museum Gallery: Jewelry From Nature by Megan Austin, Suzanne Juneau, and Jamie Stephens. Suzanne Juneau will give an artist talk at 6:30pm.
(pictured artwork by Jamie Stephens)
-Teer Gallery: Aspiring Artists by Students in Aspiring Artists Summer Camp (artist talk at 6:00pm)
-RED DOG POTTERS ANNUAL ICE CREAM BOWL FUNDRAISER (come early! Once the bowls are gone, they're gone!)
-GRAND OPENING: Studio Artist Virginia Shirley just moved into the studio under the red dog! Join us at 5:30pm for a toast!
-Music: Zac Riverside
-Drop-in Clay Activity: For $20, create art with 2lbs of clay & glazes!
-Pop up shops
Kentuck's exhibitions are sponsored in part by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
kentuck's art markets
Frequency: third Saturday each month, unless otherwise noted
Location: Kentuck at Queen City, 1901 Jack Warner Parkway
Located just across from the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market, this free outdoor event features local artists and hands-on activities. While you're there, be sure to step inside Kentuck at Queen City to see Stories Shaped & Shared: Selections from The Edward Guy Collection!
Kentuck's Art Market: July
August 16, 2025 | NEW TIME: 8:30am-1:00pm | Rain or Shine
*This market will be inside Kentuck at Queen City due the heat.*
Participating artists:
Sue Blackshear
One Off Creations (Clinton Greene)
first fridays
Frequency: The Tuscaloosa Arts Council and other downtown galleries participate in this event the first Friday each month (details here). Kentuck at Queen City will host exhibition opening receptions on select First Fridays.
Location: Kentuck at Queen City, 1901 Jack Warner Parkway
NEXT EVENT: Opening Reception of Stories Shaped & Shared: Selections from Kentuck's Permanent Collection
August 1, 2025; 5-8pm
Live music by Zac Riverside.
