ArtTalk: Self-Taught Artists

FREE | For Local Artists We are returning home to MMFA’s Hobbs Library for our spring ArtTalk! Visual artists of all experience levels and disciplines are invited to bring one piece of artwork in any stage of development for an informal community critique. For this session, we encourage self-taught or “outsider” artists to share their visual art, participate in the critique, and interact with community interpretations of their work. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, email Tiiwon Siaway at tsiaway@mmfa.org. How to Critique Visual Art 1) Describe what you see. 2) Analyze how well the art piece uses the elements of art and principles of design. 3) Interpret the meaning of the artwork. What does it make you feel? 4) Decide if the art piece successful/unsuccessful to you. Why or why not? 2026 ArtTalk Schedule ArtTalk occurs on the third Thursday of every other month (bi-monthly). All artists and groups are welcome regardless of theme. African-American Artists and Muses: June 18, 2026 – NewSouth Book Store 105 S Court St, Montgomery, AL 36104 Facilitator: Winfred Hawkins Photography and Digital Art: August 13, 2026 – The Armory Learning Arts Center 1018 Madison Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104 Facilitator: Tiiwon Siaway Surreal Art: October 15, 2026 – Village Green Records 2960 Zelda Place, Suite F, Montgomery, AL 36106 Facilitator: Kaylee Hobbs Mixed Media: December 17, 2026 – Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts One Museum Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117 Facilitator: Tiiwon Siaway This event is free. Due to limited space, registration is encouraged. Art Talk Facilitator: Tiiwon Siaway, MMFA Manager of Adult Programs Register Here