WE ARE BARE HANDS!
Bare Hands is an arts nonprofit that partners with individuals and local communities to craft immersive arts experiences and dynamic arts education programs. We invite you to join us as we work toward a shared vision—celebrating and honoring one another through creative expression to build a stronger, more connected community.
A HOME FOR EXPRESSION. A HUB FOR CONNECTION.
We’ve found our home! Let’s create, renovate and fund it ready, together!
Get More Involved!
There are many ways that you can support Bare Hands’ work. We value and rely on the love of the community to help fuel our shared mission and vision.
REMEMBRANCE
November 1, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sloss Furnaces
Birmingham, AL
At Dusk on the eve of the 24th annual Día de los Muertos Alabama festival. This curated, intimate event helps financially support the festival to help keep it accessible to all.
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
Monday, November 2, 2026
3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sloss Furnaces
Birmingham, AL
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is Bare Hands’ largest annual festival. It is a family-friendly, multi-faceted, immersive arts commemoration of the Mexican tradition of remembrance of lost loved ones. The festival features bands, dancers, an art market, arts activities for all ages, a parade, food trucks, ofrendas (memorial altars), a memorial roll call and more!
Birmingham Taco Fest
MAY 17, 2026
Sloss Furnaces
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Taco Fest features local Top Taco Vendors and Food Trucks competing to be crowned top taco by a panel of judges. Take part by voting for your favorite taco, while enjoying a vibrant community arts day for all ages. Proceeds benefit Bare Hands.
Mission
Bare Hands collaborates with individuals and local communities to create immersive arts experiences and arts education programs.
Vision
Celebrating and honoring one another through creative expression, building broader community and long-lasting connections.