To commemorate nearly a year in its new home, the Mississippi Museum of Art kicks off its spring season with “A Mississippi Celebration,” April 10 - 12.

Funded in part by the Mississippi Humanities Council, this three-day symposium and festival offers something for everyone: workshops for adults and children, master classes and discussion forums led by some of Mississippi’s most well-respected visual artists and scholars, and fun social events the whole family can enjoy.

Crafts demonstrations, book signings, an art bazaar, and a jewelry trunk show are also on tap for visitors. All events take place at the museum and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

According to Museum Director Betsy Bradley, “The museum’s trustees and staff wanted to host a public event to celebrate the approaching one-year anniversary of our reopening.

We also wanted to acknowledge the many artists who have contributed and continue to contribute to Mississippi’s rich artistic culture. This was the perfect pairing.”

“We are thrilled with the response from our community artists as well as expatriates,” continued Bradley.

“For example, some of our participating artists include Jason Bouldin, Gwen Magee, Lea Barton, Rhonda Richmond, and Francine Thomas. All enjoy thriving careers in the arts and live in Mississippi.

Others, like William Dunlap, Ed McGowin, Roland Freeman, and Jack Kotz, have taken up residence in different parts of the country yet maintain very close ties to the state. They remain Mississippians at heart.”

Admission to the museum is free all three days during “A Mississippi Celebration.”

For a full schedule of events and applicable fees, call the museum at 601.960.1515, 1.866.VIEW ART, or visit the web at www.msmuseumart.org.

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