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Given the wealth of artists in Mississippi, it’s no surprise that we’re surrounded by the visual arts. Look around and you’ll see colorful murals on the walls – from the B.B. King mural in downtown Indianola to the Vicksburg Riverfront murals – and even on the utility boxes. Events such as the Ridgeland Arts Festival draw artists from all over the country, and our galleries and arts centers showcase the talents of painters, photographers and filmmakers. If you’re a film buff, check out the festivals happening throughout the year, including the Oxford Film Festival and Crossroads Film Festival.

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Lights, Camera, Mississippi

The storytelling tradition goes back generations in Mississippi and has produced some of America’s most important writers, musicians and filmmakers. But Mississippi is also home to famous filming locations for Hollywood blockbuster movies and even reality TV shows. While you’re visiting one of our 14 film festivals (partial schedule below), don’t miss out on the […]

Literary Lover’s Guide to Jackson

Creative culture is never in short supply in Mississippi. As the birthplace of renowned native fiction authors, including John Grisham, William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Willie Morris and Richard Wright and playwrights Tennessee Williams and Beth Henley, Mississippi is America’s literary soul. There’s no better way to kick off the oncoming fall festival season than the […]

Discover America’s Music Roots in Mississippi

DAY 1 • MEMPHIS – TUPELO Once you cross the state line into the Birthplace of America’s Music, make your way to Tupelo where you can explore the hometown of the King of Rock n’ Roll, Elvis Presley. Start the day at the all-encompassing Elvis Presley Center, which includes the humble, two-room house where Elvis […]

Mississippi Writers Trail Unveils Marker Honoring William Faulkner

Jackson, Mississippi — October 10, 2019 — The Mississippi Writers Trail celebrated the world-renowned literary contributions of author William Faulkner on Thursday with the dedication of a marker in Oxford.The marker is located in front of Rowan Oak, the author’s longtime home, at 916 Old Taylor Rd. “William Faulkner is arguably one of the greatest […]

Mississippi’s Literary Lawn Party

Lovers of Literature from far and wide will gather for “Mississippi’s Literary Lawn Party” August 15, 2020, for the sixth annual Mississippi Book Festival, a free expo celebrating the state’s renowned literary scene. Last year’s festival saw more than 7,500 bookworms descend upon the Mississippi State Capitol grounds. Festival planners look to exceed that number […]

Must-See Museums in Mississippi

With the dreary winter months upon us, what better time to take a day (or two) and explore Mississippi’s enlightening state-of-the-art museums. Mississippi is home to a number of museums, and visitors often have a hard time choosing which to see first. The latest museums to open in the state are the Mississippi Civil Rights […]

Experience The Blues Where They Were Born

The Mississippi Blues Trail is your unforgettable journey into the land that produced arguably the single most important inspiration of modern popular music. Whether a die-hard blues fan or a casual traveler in search of an authentic experience, follow the trail and you’ll visit places you’ve never been and learn facts that you didn’t know […]

Walter Anderson Museum of Art

Ocean Springs, MS FEATURED

The Walter Anderson Museum of Art began as an idea by a group of people in Ocean Springs and Jackson, Mississippi to preserve the art and culture of Walter Inglis Anderson. The Friends of Walter Anderson was chartered in 1974, and through their efforts, funds and grant money were raised to build the museum on Washington Avenue […]

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