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August 2025

Open Studio: Stained Glass

Take advantage of our Trustmark 2D Studio and practice your stained glass techniques on Tuesdays and Thursday in August, from 2-4 pm. These open studio sessions are ideal for those who are enrolled or have completed a stained glass class. All ages welcome. Limited seating in studio. No instruction or supplies provided. Event Cost: $45 […]
26 Aug
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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The Nuts and Bolts of Metal Sculpture with Kyle DeLong

In this workshop, Mississippi artist Kyle DeLong will teach the basics of welding metal forms. Using a MIG welder and everyday objects, participants will complete a simple sculpture out of found objects. No experience necessary | Ages 16+ | Supplies provided Event Cost: $25 Members | $30 Non-Members Register here.
30 Aug
9:00 am - 11:30 am
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September 2025

Sip & Shop Downtown Meridian

Enjoy a night of sips and savings at Sip & Shop! The MAX will be open with extended museum hours and a store promotion. Check out our changing exhibit, Cecelia Moseley: Remnants of Language, and try your hand at our art interactives upstairs. Your $20 ticket includes a glass for wine, mocktails, bourbon, or ales, […]
04 Sep
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Earth’s Bounty at The MAX

Every first Saturday of the month enjoy Free admission, live music, local vendors, and a classroom activity. Schedule of events: 8 am-Noon: Earth’s Bounty Farmers Market + Live Music 9 am-5 pm: Free admission to The MAX 11 am-1 pm: Art activities in upstairs classroom For more information about Earth’s Bounty and to access vendor […]
06 Sep
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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NightMarket

The MAX and Earth’s Bounty invite you to NightMarket. Stop by The MAX for great food and drink, artists, artisans, farm vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, live music, and more. Free and open to the public.
09 Sep
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Sam Clark Sculpture Demo

While you’re at The MAX for NightMarket, be sure to check out Mississippi sculptor, Sam Clark. A native of Louisville, Clark’s sculpture evokes childlike wonder. He will be coming back to The MAX for to teach a two-session introductory sculpture class, Saturday September 20 and 27. Register here.
09 Sep
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Now Showing: The Early Films of William Ferris

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of B.B. King’s birth, and the addition of William “Bill” Ferris to The MAX Hall of Fame, The Early Films of William Ferris will be playing in The Alexander Family Church Gallery, September 16-November 15 in conjunction with the National Folk Festival. Four 20-minute documentaries on blues, gospel and […]
16 Sep
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Stained Glass Class

Learn to craft stained glass pieces in our Trustmark 2D Studio. These weekly classes (Wednesdays from September 17 through October 8) are aimed at beginners and intermediates ages 16+. Supplies not included. Event Cost: $75 Members | $85 Non-Members Register here.    
17 Sep
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Sculpting Ceramics with Sam Clark

Like Cecelia Moseley, Sam Clark is serious about whimsy. During this two-session class, occurring September 20 and September 27, participants will learn the basics of turning figments of their imagination into three-dimensional clay figures. Registration required | All experience levels | Supplies provided Event Cost: $65 Members | $75 Non-Members Register here.
20 Sep
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Lean on Me Jubilee

An affiliate of the Community Foundation of East Mississippi, the second annual Lean on Me Jubilee is a family friendly festival to remember those affected by suicide, provide support for survivors, and highlight community resources for those affected by suicide. There will be food vendors, small businesses, entertainment, a dedicated children’s area, and fun that […]
27 Sep
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Writer’s Meeting and Workshop

Mississippi Writer’s Guild and Mississippi Songwriter’s Alliance partner together for Writer’s meeting and workshop at The MAX. Whether songwriter, poet, author, all writers are welcome. This is a time for writers to network and write together and have break out sessions. Every writer is welcome to participate because we inspire each other. This free event […]
27 Sep
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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