Shoppers check out Candy Mayer’s booth of Helena, Alabama at the 2025 Bluff Park Art Show
Sponsors
The 63rd Annual Bluff Park Art Show is brought to you by the following sponsors: More sponsors coming soon.
2026 Show Info
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
HOOVER, ALABAMA
Parking & Transportation Details
BUSES
Hoover Board of Education school buses on a continuous loop from/to Shades Mountain Plaza, Bluff Park United Methodist Church & Shades Mountain Community Church. ADA compliant
SHUTTLES
City of Hoover shuttles on a continuous loop from/to Shades Crest Baptist Church.
ADA compliant
DOGS ARE WELCOME
PARKING LOTS
Show signs posted at each lot!
Shades Mountain Plaza
2400 Mountain Dr, Hoover, AL 35226
Show buses pick up & drop off at the far end of the lot.
Bluff Park United Methodist Church
733 Valley Street, Hoover, AL 35226
Show buses pick up & drop off in the lower lot on Valley St. closest to Tyler Road.
Shades Crest Baptist Church
452 Park Avenue, Hoover, AL 35226
Show shuttles pick up & drop off in the front lot off Park Ave.
Shades Mountain Community Church
2281 Old Tyler Road, Hoover, AL 35226
Show buses pick up & drop off in the front lot furthest from the church.
Food Truck Alley
Coming Soon
Music & Entertainment
Coming Soon
Scholarship
Each year, the Bluff Park Art Association presents a $2,500 scholarship to a graduating Spain Park or Hoover high school student who intends to pursue a career in the visual arts. Applicants compete through portfolio presentations.
In addition to the scholarship, BPAA awards the recipient’s teacher $250 for classroom supplies. Learn more about 2026’s recipient.
Show Judge
The Bluff Park Art Association is proud to announce John Fields, Senior Director of the Abroms‑Engel Institute for the Visual Arts at UAB, as the judge for the 63rd Annual Bluff Park Art Show on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Artist in Residence
Coming Soon
Past Winners: Best In Show
To see a full list of 2025 Winners click here.
2025 Best in Show: Robert Taylor
Medium: Metal
2024 Purchase Award by Danielle Tickell
Medium: 2-D and 3-D mixed Media
Facebook: Painted Art Teacher
2022 Purchase Award by Gary Curtis, Woodstock, Georgia
Medium: Painting
Website: https://www.garycurtiswatercolors.com/
Facebook: Gary Curtis Watercolors
2023 Purchase Award by Essie Ebrahimi
Medium: Woodworking
Facebook: Essie’s Art
2021 Purchase Award by Craig McMillin, Folsom, Louisiana
Medium: Ceramics
Website: http://studiomcmillin.com
Instagram: @studiomcmillin