Workshop

Write. Record. Perform. This free, immersive three-day workshop gives aspiring artists ages 13–20 the chance to create music with award-winning songwriters Sean Gasaway and Brandon Green, then perform live as opening acts for Michael Farris Smith and The Smokes at the Mississippi Songwriter’s Alliance Pines Region Grand Finale. Register Here   ...

Write. Record. Perform. This free, immersive three-day workshop gives aspiring artists ages 13–20 the chance to create music with award-winning songwriters Sean Gasaway and Brandon Green, then perform live as opening acts for Michael Farris Smith and The Smokes at the Mississippi Songwriter’s Alliance Pines Region Grand Finale. Register Here   ...

Create a narrative painting with artist Blair Hobbs in this mixed media collage workshop. Bring a canvas (12×16 or another size of your choice) painted the color(s) of your choice, along with a note or letter from a loved one, a shared recipe, a short story, or a poem, along with any other art supplies […] ...

Celebrate the art of songwriting with two days of live music, storytelling, and creativity at the Mississippi Songwriter’s Festival – Pines Region. This partnership with Mississippi Songwriter’s Alliance brings together talented songwriters from across the region for performances, workshops, and special events. Join Michael Farris Smith for a workshop focusing on stories across songwriting, fiction, […] ...

Write. Record. Perform. This free, immersive three-day workshop gives aspiring artists ages 13–20 the chance to create music with award-winning songwriters Sean Gasaway and Brandon Green, then perform live as opening acts for Michael Farris Smith and The Smokes at the Mississippi Songwriter’s Alliance Pines Region Grand Finale. Register Here   ...

Whether songwriter, poet, or author, all writers are invited to network and write together at a monthly writer’s meeting and workshop, including breakout sessions. A partnership between the Mississippi Writer’s Guild and Mississippi Songwriter’s Alliance, this free event happens on the last Saturday of each month (March-October). ...

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 ...

Create your own one-of-a-kind ceramic creature inspired by the misunderstood spirits in John Jennings’s Kenny Dreadful and the Hainted Hoodie (from our exhibition John Jennings: Build Your World). Using pre-made ceramic vessels provided by artist Hector Boldo, design your own functional piece of art to serve as a cup, vase, or planter. Finished pieces will […] ...

Create a painting using a photo transfer technique on canvas in this hands-on workshop with artist Andrea Kostyal. All supplies will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring a digital version of the photograph(s) they intend to use. Personal paintbrushes, paint, painting supplies, and hairdryers are welcome but not required. Open to beginners and […] ...

Celebrate the art, history, and creative legacy of Wolfe Studio with an 80th Anniversary Experience at The MAX on Saturday, August 22, featuring Bebe Wolfe and special guests. Founded in Jackson, Mississippi, by visual arts pioneers Karl and Mildred Nungester Wolfe, the studio is known for its ceramic birds, creatures, and nativity sets—all hand-painted, with […] ...

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. ...

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. ...