Birmingham's Room 412 Gallery Fosters Intimate Art Community Through Curated Exhibitions

Room 412 is an appointment-only gallery located at 1710 2nd Ave North in Birmingham, Alabama, founded and operated by Chandler Jones. The space opened in March 2022 within Jones's loft, conceived as an intimate venue to showcase Alabama artists and serve as a community gathering place. Jones, a musician, was inspired by immersive environments like New York's Chelsea Hotel and sought to create a setting that blends exhibition with experiential qualities. The gallery typically presents four to five exhibitions annually, each accompanied by opening gatherings and artist talks. Recent featured artists include Laura Benson, Kole Nichols, and Derriann Pharr, with upcoming shows planned for Darien Malone, Sydney A. Foster, and Annieo Klaas. Jones selects artists whose work resonates with Alabama's contemporary visual landscape, emphasizing themes of place, history, spirituality, and artistic lineage influenced by figures such as Mose Tolliver and the Gee's Bend Quilters. Notable past exhibitions include a November 2025 event with Renee Hanan Plata and William Dooley that incorporated tango dancers and a collective reading of politically charged words, as well as a tribute to local jazz musician Daniel José Carr by Tara Lee Stallworth. Jones describes Birmingham's arts ecosystem as vibrant and interconnected, with a supportive momentum. Future goals involve expanding the gallery's footprint within the loft to host more interdisciplinary performances, dance, and large-scale installations, allowing artists greater experimental freedom.