Pacesetter Gallery invites the public to their 3rd Annual Birthday Party on July 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. to celebrate three years in business and being named the 2024 Best Mississippi Art Gallery. Partygoers will have a chance to win art and will be treated to cake at the gallery’s Flowood, Mississippi location, in the Dogwood area next to Kohl’s at 310 Ridge Way.
Pacesetter’s doors opened in July 2021, with 42 Mississippi artists and artisans, growing to a current roster of 72 and a mission to provide customers with opportunities to be inspired through original Mississippi-made art. From emerging artists to long-established and highly acclaimed artists, the gallery focuses on making art accessible with a memorable, relaxing gallery experience and prices for all budgets. Keri Davis, Pacesetter Gallery owner and artist, said, “I want to provide meaningful art throughout a person’s life. When you are young, you can start your collection with something small and grow it over the years. Searching for and surrounding yourself with art that brings you joy is a great way to improve your own quality of life.” Davis draws on her studio art and art education degree and 28 years of teaching to help reach this goal.
Pacesetter aspires to be a catalyst for the arts in Mississippi and a hub for cultural arts that propels tourism growth, bringing tourism dollars into Flowood and the state. The gallery has hosted 250+ cultural arts events and their cutting-edge website combines art sales with stories of Mississippi art and artists, bringing more exposure. True to it’s name, the gallery is setting the pace for Mississippi art and has been featured in Elle Décor, Delta Magazine, Mississippi Magazine and Stages Mississippi.
Davis is also active in local civic organizations and the Mississippi Tourism Association. Kathy Smith, Flowood Alderman, said, “Pacesetter has been enriching our community for the past three years by delivering art classes and hosting nightlife events, catering to both the young and old. With a plethora of locally made art pieces, from functional items like platters and mugs to exquisite fine art, the gallery’s welcoming staff and diverse collection have created a space for both learning and collecting. Keri, an educator at heart, has fostered a warm and engaging environment that inspires creativity and appreciation for the arts.
