The Hilltop Howlers

The Hilltop Howlers are a small non-profit that supports art, culture, and music. Founded initially to support those endeavors in primarily in the Hilltop district of Montgomery Alabama, these day's it is open to working on a small scale with any group that is focused on supporting artists and authors.

Current Interests:

  • Prison literacy and access to books.

  • Getting young men reading.

  • Streamlining Busking in Montgomery Alabama.

  • Assisting with advocacy, especially in policy spaces.

  • Supporting indie authors and artists.

Past Initiatives, Events, and Projects

  • Initiatives:

    • Busking

      • Got the Busking Ordinance passed in Montgomery.

      • Sponsored over a dozen buskers.

    • Got the creation of two new entertainment districts enacted in downtown Montgomery.

    • Pushed for the expansion of Montgomery's Sister Cities.

  • Events:

    • Hosted the Howler Arts and Literary Festival (70+ artists and authors)

    • Hosted the Hilltop Art Festical (60+ artists, vendors, bakers)

    • Hosted a World Wide Knit in Public Event.

    • Hosted a Christmas Book Swap event.

    • Hosted a monthly game night.

    • Hosted Hilltop Market Day (12+ vendors).

    • Hosted a musician meetup night.

    • Hosted a monthly literary night.

    • Hosted a free 'Learn to Start Your Own Podcast' Workshop.

    • Hosted a free 'How to Get Published' Workshop through the Library system.

    • Co-Hosted a record swap event.

    • Co-Hosted an Oktoberfest event at Hilltop Public House.

    • Organized multiple cleanup events in the Hilltop Area.

    • Organized a routine fiber arts meetup.

  • Projects:

    • Helped the Auburn Prison Arts and Education Program with a book drive.

    • Helped Troy University Dancers with their Statues of Pietrasanta project.

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