John Jennings

13
June
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Comic Commons

Bring your projects or ideas to our monthly, open-door gathering for comic lovers of all kinds—or come to read, connect, and create in a welcoming, shared studio space. Join us every second Saturday of the month. ...

19
June
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

John Jennings: Build Your World Preview

Be the first to view our new exhibition at the Juneteenth Heritage Festival’s Black Business Expo, presented by the City of Meridian. Explore the extraordinary storytelling and world-building of John Jennings — Mississippi native, NYTimes bestselling graphic novelist, Harvard Fellow, and Hugo- and Eisner Award-winning artist. With work featured at The MET and appearances on […] ...

20
June
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

John Jennings: Build Your World Opening Day

Join us for the opening day of John Jennings: Build Your World, a new exhibition that explores the extraordinary storytelling and world-building of John Jennings — Mississippi native, NYTimes bestselling graphic novelist, Harvard Fellow, and Hugo- and Eisner Award-winning artist. Guests are invited to experience the exhibition as a living space that sparks reflection, joy, […] ...

8
August
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Story in Blue: Cyanotype Zine Workshop with H.I. Green

Create a handmade zine in this visual storytelling workshop with artist H.I. Green. Using cyanotype printing, collage, found objects, and watercolor, participants will craft imaginative narratives inspired by Mississippi folklore, symbols, and personal experiences. Open to ages 13+ with all materials provided. Workshop Cost: $15 Register Here ...

3
October
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

BET Raised Us: From Mississippi to the World

Join us for a high-energy, after-hours party inspired by BET’s 106 & Park. Featuring a red-carpet entrance, live interviews, performances, and a finale by DJ Sirato, the evening celebrates Mississippi artists shaping culture today. ...

17
October
All Day

Jackson Comics Experience

Experience Jackson Comics at The MAX, featuring an exhibition of student artwork, a panel discussion with Rodney Mooney, and hands-on workshops led by Jackson Comics artists. ...

20
March
All Day

Make-a-Monster Workshop with Jordan West

Inspired by the misunderstood spirits in John Jennings’s Kenny Dreadful and the Hainted Hoodie (from our exhibition John Jennings: Build Your World), this workshop by Jordan West invites participants to explore the unique wounds and hidden strengths of their own monsters before bringing those supernatural attributes to life with custom puppet creation. ...

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