Art Experiences
Art Experiences
Art joins the celebration at Sweet Home 250
Inside the Portrait Gallery of Independence Hall, visitors can experience a special exhibition honoring America’s 250th birthday. The gallery will feature the winners of the statewide Expressions of Freedom painting contest, newly created works inspired by the 250th, a commemorative quilt crafted by quilting guilds across Alabama, artwork on loan from museums across the state, and original pieces from the American Village collection.
Expressions of Freedom
Creative Art Contest
As part of the year long celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial (250th birthday), the America 250 Alabama Commission invites artists, writers, and musicians to participate in the Expressions of Freedom Creative Art Contest.
Categories are painting, poetry, and original song.
Participants from across Alabama – youth and adults – are encouraged to submit work. Winners in each category and age division will receive a $250 prize, and will be featured at Sweet Home 250, the official Alabama July 4th celebration, held July 3-4, 2026 at the American Village in Montevallo.
11:00 - 6:00