How can art help communities heal after disaster? Join us for a panel discussion exploring the power of creativity and resilience on Friday, October 17, at 6 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art. Presented in partnership with the Two Mississippi Museums and the Walter Anderson Museum, this program is part of the 20th-anniversary commemoration of Hurricane Katrina. Panelists include Elizabeth Robinson, artist and creator of the Life Shards permanent installation at the Mississippi Museum of Art; Melody Golding, photographer for the Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers, Photographs by Melody Golding exhibit at the Two Mississippi Museums; and Mattie Codling, executive director of the Walter Anderson Museum. The Mississippi Museum of Art is located at 380 South Lamar Street. This free program requires registration at msmuseumart.org. For more information, call 601-960-1515.
Enjoy free admission to the Two Mississippi Museums on Saturday, October 11, during the Mississippi State Fair. This special day, sponsored by City of Jackson Mayor John Horhn in commemoration of America250, is the perfect opportunity to explore the stories that shaped our state and nation. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.