The Throwdown is the Mobile Arts Council’s (MAC’s) largest annual fundraiser. The Throwdown consists of a live art competition between some of Mobile’s finest local artists, an all-inclusive silent auction, live music, and more. Each year, five artists are chosen to be our official Throwdown competitors (one being the previous year's champion). These artists are featured in our gallery during the month of the exhibition, promoted on our social media, and viewed creating artwork LIVE during the Throwdown event. This year's event will take place on September 26, from 6 - 9 PM at Alabama Contemporary Art Center. All proceeds will go towards MAC’s mission to enrich the quality of life in the Mobile area through increasing accessibility to the arts and promoting a vibrant cultural community.

This application is open to all Mobile Bay-area artists. Applicants must submit up to three works of art in any medium that reflect their work/style, as well as a photo of themselves. These images will be used in promoting the applicant, their artwork (on social media and in our virtual gallery), and the event if selected. If chosen, you will receive a free MAC Artist Membership. You may use your own tools/supplies in addition to what MAC provides. The artwork created for The Throwdown will then be sold through a live auction at the end of the evening, with all proceeds to go to MAC's programming and services. The artist whose piece gets the highest bid will be given the title of 2024 Throwdown Champion. The Champion agrees to compete in defending their title in the 2025 competition. Artists will be chosen to reflect a diverse range of artistic mediums and styles. Online submissions will be open from June 3rd to June 24th. Those who enter will receive notification of acceptance by Wednesday, July 3rd. For further information, contact Sydney Cramer at scramer@mobilearts.org or 251-432-9796 ext. 3.

Upload up to three images of your work using the proper file name format (LastName_Title). Type "NA" in inapplicable fields.