Americans for the Arts 100 Vermont Avenue, NW 6th floor Washington D.C. 20005 p. 601.359.6030 f. 202.371.0424
National This nonprofit organization was founded in 1960, and is the United State's leading nonprofit for the advancement of art and art education to the American population. From their offices located in Washington D.C. and New York, they facilitate to over 150,000 members and stakeholders.
University of Southern Mississippi Art Gallery Fine Arts Building, 108 118 College Drive, Box #5033 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001 p. 601.266.4972 f. 601.266.6379
State I was able to participate in student exhibitions at this gallery when I was a painting and drawing major. On top of receiving first place in painting in 2011, I was able to work-study at the gallery for a semester. Mississippi Arts Commission 501 North West Street Suite 1101A, Woolfolk Building Jackson, MS 39201 p. 601.359.6030 f.601.359.6008
State In 1968, the Mississippi Arts Commission was established as the official grants-making and service agency for the arts. It has been active in promoting and supporting the arts through community life and arts education. The organization is funded in part by the state and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Morris Museum of Art 1 Tenth Street Augusta, GA 30901 p. 706.724.7501 f. 706.724.7612
Regional First established as a nonprofit organization in 1985, the museum made its first purchase in 1989 from Robert P. Coggins, a well-known Southern art collector. Since then, the museum's principle interest is in the art and artists of the South. A research facility and library provides much information regarding to Southern art.
Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art 386 Beach Boulevard PO Box 248 Biloxi, MS 39533-0248 p. 228.374.5547 f. 228.436.3641
Local The museum, located in Biloxi, is designed by renowned architect, Frank Gehry. The museum's mission is to promote and conserve the collection of George Ohr's pottery. Through exhibitions and educational outreach, the museum offers the community and travelers a delightful perspective of art produced in the region. Gulf Coast Art Association 14040 Marie Road Gulfport, MS 39503-8784
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Gulfport Galleria 1401 23th Avenue Gulfport, MS 39501 p. 228.868.0705228-
Local Gulfport Galleria opened the summer of 2007, and is the first coop to open to the community after the events of Hurricane Katrina. The gallery reaches out to the public through workshops, demonstrations and exhibits encouraging musical and artistic talents. While encouraging artists to display works of art that appeal to the Coastal community, the organization raises cultural awareness.
Dusti Bonge Art Foundation PO Box 243 Biloxi, Mississippi 39533-0243 p. 228.432.7660 Local The Dusti Bonge Art Foundation is an organization whose mission is to conserve the works of Dusti Bonge and artists relevant to her work. Located in the art community of Biloxi, the foundation is housed in Biloxi's first public library.
Southern Arts Federation 1800 Peachtree St, NW Suite 808 Atlanta, GA 30309 Regional This nonprofit arts organization dedicated to the south region of the United States mission is to advance excellence in the arts, connect the arts to key state and national policies, and nurture a vibrant quality of life. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art 925 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130 p. 504.539.9619 f. 504.539.9602 Regional The mission of The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, University of New Orleans, is to broaden the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the visual arts and culture of the American South through its permanent collections, changing exhibitions, educational programs, publications, research center, and its Goldring-Woldenberg Institute for the Advancement of Southern Art and Culture. To that end, the museum collects, conserves, exhibits, studies, and interprets the art of the South within the context of the region's history and culture. Walter Anderson Museum of Art 510 Washington Avenue Ocean Springs, MS 39564 p. 228.872.3164 f. 228.875.4494 Local
The museum is dedicated to the works of Walter Inglis Anderson. It opened in 1991 in Ocean Springs, and is the only national accredited museum on the gulf coast.
The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center of Arts and Education 1600 Government Street Ocean Springs, MS 39564 p. 228.878.2878 f. 228.878.2886 Local This organization is a keystone in Ocean Spring's community arts, offering programs and facilities to the arts. Named after a progressive educator, the organization's provides an environment for artistic activities including music, visual and performing arts and education.
