24 A Day for Artists On August 21, a partnership between the Mississippi Arts Commission and The MAX connected, inspired and equipped creatives from across the state with access to state and national artist service organizations, employment opportunities and professional development. Afternoon hours came alive with studio activations. Wolfe Studio Celebrates 80 Years of Creative Legacy The MAX marked a milestone in Mississippi’s creative history on August 22 with a daylong celebration honoring eight decades of artistry, craftsmanship and family tradition. The day began with morning meditation followed by coffee and conversation with Bebe Wolfe. Visitors explored their own creativity through handson activities while Wolfe Studio artists demonstrated printmaking and slip-casting techniques in The MAX’s art studios. The day ended with a conversation featuring Bebe Wolfe and Jason Bouldin, moderated by daniel johnson, followed by a reception for a temporary exhibition of works by the Wolfe Family on view at The MAX through September 26. Contributing photographers: Marianne Todd + J’Marcus Alfred + Jeremy Sollie + Emmi Sprayberry Show Your Support Everything in these pages — the exhibitions, the students who found their voice in a recording booth, the artists we honored, the visitors who drove hours to get here — happens because people like you decided The MAX mattered enough to fund it. None of it happens by accident. It’s the result of a deliberate strategic plan: real programming, real partnerships, and real impact. All in support of the thriving arts and cultural center Mississippi deserves. Friends of The MAX is a new way to be part of that work. Support starts at $55 a year, with levels reaching $10,000 and above for those ready to invest more deeply in what comes next. If what you’ve seen here moves you, join us. Become a Friend of The MAX today. Penny Kemp, President + CEO Special Thanks to Friends of The MAX VISIONARY Paul + Sherry Broadhead Foundation Katie + Douglas Coleman Linda + Marty Davidson PARTNER Ann Alexander Corliss Atterberry Sheryl + Jay Davidson Monica + Hardy Graham Julie + Bruce Martin Lawrence Primeaux Waters International Trucks, Inc. SUSTAINER 1st Mississippi Federal Credit Union Atlas Roofing Company Beth Clay Duff Capital Investors Magnolia Beverage Company Mississippi Power Melanie + Manny Mitchell Gina + Randy Sharman Southern Pipe & Supply Anna + Daniel Wile BENEFACTOR Helen Abraham Melanie + Ric Alexander Christine + Bill Barham Sharon + Bob Barham Brenda Blalock Susie Valentour Broadhead Castle Jamie + Bob Cater Anne + Duncan Chalk Donna + Greg Creel Lindy Deen Ouida + Wayne Drinkwater Rebecca Combs-Dulaney + Tommy Dulaney EMBDC Freddie’s Fine Spirits Cathy + Maurice Hall Rose + Scott Hudson Judy + Condon Hughes Insurance Advisory Group Kemp Associates, LLC Gina + Buddy Laughlin Lisa + Larry Love Bob Luke Vicky McDonnell Dana + Phillip McLain Kelly + Scott McQuaig Meridian Airport Authority Karen + Lee Meyer Helen + Wade Sims Helen + Lee Valentine Visit Meridian Sissie + Fred Wile Terry Winstead Karie + Brad Woodall ADVOCATE Sandra + William Arlinghaus Marian + Claiborne Barksdale Marsha + Eldean Boyken Shawn + David Brevard Dollie Carter Lou + Clayton Cobbler Susan + Robin Coffin III Crow’s Nest Properties Holley + Michael Davis Mary Clare + Daniel Evans Donna + Anthony Fouts Laura + Lamar Gidden Shannon Crowe + Courtland Gray Sally + Lloyd Gray Judy + Bill Hammack Chellie + Checky Herrington Alice James Dianne + Larry Johnson Robert Kennedy Dixie + Ken LaBruyere Lou Ann + Alan Lamar Leading Edges of Mississippi Lee + Robert Loeb Frances + Sam Long Shelley + Evan McDonald Felicia + Mitch McLellan Margaret + Stacy Nicholson Rhonda + Edward Poole B.J. + David Ray Elizabeth Rice Nancy + Harry Robinson Mary + Don Rogers Patricia Sandusky Carolyn Smith Kathy + Kyle Temple Peg Wahrendorff Cindy + Coleman Warner Sue + George Warner Alatha + Duffee Williams Stu Yarbrough If you would like to join and show your support, please contact us at 601-581-1550, ext. 25.
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