Browsing: Arts / Culture

The Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) announces Walter Anderson Weekend, Friday, Sept. 20 to Sunday, Sept. 22, a celebration of creativity and community inspired by the life and works of Walter Inglis Anderson.

Ocean 7 WXVO offers unique, locally-produced programming focused on gaming, science fiction and animation in a late-night Saturday time slot. Digital Break is a one-hour block of time on Saturday nights starting at 11:30 p.m. featuring a rotation of shows and films.

Rock U 2 non-competitive dance and acting classes in Ocean Springs are designed to build more than just creative prowess in the artists. The time spent practicing and learning, with a focus on physical and mental safety, also builds confidence and helps with personal growth as these students go into other aspects of their lives.

Summer Baldwin of Ocean Springs has been awarded a $4,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC).

Fete La Pointe is a semi-formal event whose proceeds directly support the continued renovation and maintenance of the La Pointe – Krebs House.

The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center and the Ocean Springs History Museum in Ocean Springs are hosting an exhibit that showcases the unique vision and building style of local designer and builder Carroll B. Ishee.

Connecting people through art

Nationally-celebrated artist Lonnie Holley arrives in Jackson County to lead a Summer residency project with the Walter Anderson Museum of Art.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College art instructor Marc Poole won the Award of Distinction at the American Society of Aviation Artists

The Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) presents a four-day Summer residency with renowned contemporary artist Lonnie Holley from Monday, June 24 – Thursday, June 27.

In an effort to give back to the local community in a way that suits their everyday mission and purpose, the Singing River Art Association participates in a number of programs that support local students in their art journey. To add to their regular offerings, this year, they are asking for donations of art supplies for a local school in need.

The family-friendly festival event is free to the public and will allow for festival-goers to enjoy a stroll through the shady park, taking in the festival, while also enjoying the sea breeze and views of the water.

WAMA and the Memphis College of Art present The Sound and the Gulf, a retrospective exhibition celebrating 34 years of artwork inspired by the wilderness landscape of Horn Island. For more than three decades, Memphis College of Art students have followed in the footsteps of artist Walter Inglis Anderson (1903-1965) as they’ve made a series of 12-day excursions by boat to Horn Island, an uninhabited barrier island off the coast of Mississippi. The exhibition, on view through September 30, coincides with the 35th annual MCA Horn Island trip, and looks back at this impressive and inspiring journey through the eyes of these intrepid creators.

The Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) presents the 2019 Children’s Art Show.

It’s that time of year again for the Mardi Gras festivities to begin!

Embracing Nature Through the Art of Carmen Lugo