About Bare Hands, Inc

Bare Hands, Inc., formerly a private foundation—501(c)(3), is honored to receive a new non-profit designation of public charity—509(a)(2). Bare Hands, Inc. is run by a volunteer Board of Directors and powered by countless hours of dedicated community members who donate their time tirelessly to our mission. It is an arts organization dedicated to cultivating creativity and innovation in metro Birmingham and the surrounding region by creating opportunities and favorable environments in which artists and audiences play an active role in the creative process and cultural dialogues.

This mission is addressed through our Día de los Muertos festival, an annual joyful remembrance of lost loved ones which began in 2003, inspired by Mexico’s sacred Day of the Dead tradition, the tradition of Decoration Day in the Southern United States, New Orleans Jazz Funeral Processions and Birmingham’s own history and community. Throughout the years, we have furthered this mission through the Bare Hands Art Club, a partnership with the local artistic community and other local programs that encourages creative expression in children.

Bare Hands, Inc. works with and for the community to create meaningful and memorable experiences – there are many ways to get involved and we hope you will join us!