free events
Looking for free, family-friendly events in the Tuscaloosa and Northport area? Kentuck offers a variety of monthly 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: May
May 1, 2025; 5-8pm
-Museum Gallery: From the Earth: Broom Traditions by George Jones, Jr.
-Teer Gallery: Selections from Nature by Sam Sullivan
-Live music by Debbie Bond
-Red Dog Potters "OOPS!" Sale
-ANNUAL FUNDRAISER: Bring $5 to donate to The Growing Arts United Appeal Fund and get a margarita! The Growing Arts United Appeal Fund is a partnership between Kentuck Museum Association and Habitat for Humanity. This fund helps both organizations maintain their tax exemption status.
-Clay Studio Drop in Hours ($20)
-Cob oven pizza
-pop up shops from local vendors
-chess matches
-Kids craft table (free)
Kentuck's exhibitions are sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and 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. Pick up a Mother's Day gift or a wedding gift for someone you love! While you're there, be sure to step inside Kentuck at Queen City to see the debut of the Edward Guy Collection—a major new addition to our permanent collection.
Kentuck's Art Market: May
May 10, 2025 | NEW TIME: 8:30am-1:00pm
Participating artists:
TBA
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: Kentuck's Members Juried Show Opening Reception
June 6, 2025; 5:30-8pm
Details coming soon
