Art Blooms in Mississippi Spring- Time
Spring-time in Mississippi brings shades of green to the natural landscape and pops of color to a bounty of flowers. But it also brings a curated panorama of color from the handmade treasures found at art festivals across the state in April and May.
Enjoy beautiful beach views of the Mississippi Gulf Coast while you browse at Art in the Pass, which returns the weekend of April 10–11, 2021, with fine arts, live music and coastal cuisine. The event takes place from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. each day in scenic Memorial Park. Showcasing a variety of media – including painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and pottery – this annual, vetted fine arts festival features 100 artists from 10 states. Now in its 24th year, Art in the Pass continues to be a must-see event, attracting over 10,000 art lovers from across the region.
If you’re looking for a weekend full of art and activity, join the city of Ridgeland for its Fine Arts Festival during the popular Art Wine and Wheels Weekend set for May 1-2, 2021. Bringing in juried artists from across the country, attendees will find a stunning array of craftsmanship in mediums including clay, pastels, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography and sculpture. This family friendly festival also includes live music on two stages, a children’s creative craft corner, student art gallery and food trucks.
The historic Cotton District in Starkville is the stage for the Cotton District Arts Festival April 17, 2021. This annual festival blends incredible art, music and food into a showcase event. It is host to more than 125 artisans, as well as a juried art competition and show, Writer’s Village, Taste of Starkville restaurant competition, pet parade and student art competition. Presented by the Starkville Area Arts Council, the Cotton District Arts Festival has been named one of the top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association.
Named for the city’s iconic skyscraper, the Threefoot Building, Meridian’s Threefoot Arts Festival is the premier art festival in the East Mississippi/West Alabama area. Set for May 15, 2021, this festival features top artists, fine crafts, fabulous music, events for kids and of course, the famous Threefoot Bloody Mary.
Originally inspired by the double decker bus that Oxford imported from England in 1994, the Double Decker Festival showcases Oxford as a town that supports the arts and has grown to be one of the most anticipated events in the region. Set for Spring 2021 on the town’s central square, the 25th anniversary festival will kick off on Friday with art demonstrations and the evening with Thacker Mountain Radio hosting a live broadcast complete with live, local music. Saturday is an all-day affair featuring over 100 art and 20-plus local food vendors while a generous mix of touring musicians take to the stage.
Check dates and times for festivals as they may change due to COVID-19.
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