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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: June
June 5, 2025; 5-8pm
-Museum Gallery: From The Earth: Kudzu by Alyssa Sacora and Lauren “LB” Bacchus from Kudzu Culture, Beth Phillips, and Ivy Borden (artist talks at 6:30pm)
-Teer Gallery: Selections from Nature by Sam Sullivan
-Artist Demonstrations & activity from Kudzu Culture
-Music: Jameson Hubbard
-Drop-in Clay Activity: For $20, create art with 2lbs of clay & glazes!
Kentuck's exhibitions are sponsored in part by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
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
We’re celebrating the creativity of our Ken-Folk! Join us for the opening reception of the annual Kentuck’s Members Juried Show. Awards at 6:30pm. Live music by Jameson Hubbard.
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: June
June 21, 2025 | NEW TIME: 8:30am-1:00pm
Participating artists:
Sloss Metal Arts (including an exciting demonstration!!)
TBA
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