BBTCAC was established in 2005 and has grown to represent more than 450 artists, attracting visitors from all over the world. They serve multiple counties with high unemployment and poverty rates, with a focus on revitalizing the arts economy and encouraging residents and visitors to engage with arts and culture. BBTCAC also collaborates with other organizations to present arts and cultural programs, make presentations, and provide artist demonstrations and workshops.
BBTCAC serves as a venue for arts education, preserving the region’s heritage arts, and fostering a flourishing arts environment. Incorporating exhibits, workshops, demonstrations, and celebrations, the Arts Center offers satellite artist incubator/studios, business development programs, a gallery-store, a large multi-use education center, and exhibit and festival space.
The Gallery Store showcases arts, crafts, literature, food products, and other items unique to Alabama’s Black Belt.
At Black Belt Treasures Gallery Store, every single item is handcrafted or written by artisans in the Alabama Black Belt region. Items include: Art For Kids, Art For The Wall, Baby Items, Baskets, Fibers & Textiles, Folk Art, Food, Furniture, Glass Art, Jewelry, Kitchen & Bath, Literature, Metal Work, Objects & Décor, Pottery, Sculpture, Seasonal, Sporting Art, Woodwork, as well as Special Requests
Shop online at your convenience or drop by during Gallery Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
