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Hattiesburg’s swans serve as reminder of city’s prominent art scene

Abigail Troth and Abigail Troth | February 28, 2022

Scattered within the Hattiesburg community Hattiesburg are swans--made out of fiberglass, and metal, standing five feet tall, three inches wide.  Some are adorned with flowers, tuxedos, patriotic...

A snippet of the 2019 National Juried Painting Exhibition

Southern Miss hosts annual National Juried Painting Exhibition

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy | October 6, 2021

The University of Southern Mississippi held its annual National Juried Painting Exhibition last month from Sept. 9 to Oct. 1. On the eve of the exhibit’s end, guest artist Susan Palmisano selected the...

Illustration by Emily Brinkman.

Artists grapple with a new normal

John Hollins and John Hollins | April 8, 2020
Theatre, dance, music and art majors, whose crafts depend on live performances or collaborations, are now dealing with issues far beyond their GPAs.
Ariana Grande poses in the "7 Rings" music video.
Courtesy: YouTube

Ariana Grande triggers black women with ‘7 Rings’

Alyssa Bass and Alyssa Bass | January 18, 2019

Ariana Grande released the song and music video “7 Rings” Friday at midnight. It’s the newest single for her album that is expected to be released later this year. Although it's already been deemed...

Joshua Holt performs at the Thirsty Hippo.
(Photo: Caleb McCluskey)

Brotha Josh and the Quickness to play debut album

Caleb McCluskey and Caleb McCluskey | January 14, 2019

Brotha Josh and the Quickness will be performing a release show for their debut album “Touro Street” at the Thirsty Hippo Jan. 26 at 9 p.m. with indie band Empty Atlas. Holt said the release show...

Jim Meade reflects on the last half-century at Southern Miss

Jim Meade reflects on the last half-century at Southern Miss

Karigan Teer and Karigan Teer | September 12, 2018

As a young boy, Jim Meade’s earliest teaching experience was as a Boy Scout after he was able to figure out how to tie knots before the others. As a teenager, he gave swimming lessons to children. Years...

Art Professor Celebrates 50 Years of Teaching

Lindsey Kelley and Lindsey Kelley | April 29, 2015

James Meade, a professor of drawing and painting at The University of Southern Mississippi, celebrates his 50th year teaching as well as his 44th year at Southern Miss. Meade was born in western Virginia...

An Appeal to Save the USM Art and Design Darkroom in GHB

An Appeal to Save the USM Art and Design Darkroom in GHB

Community Author and Community Author | April 29, 2015

I hope that USM Art and Design will reconsider its decision to close the darkroom. Once it is closed and the space given over to something else there will not be a way to bring it back, and it will create...

Senior Marcus Martin works in the George Hurst darkroom to finish up his final assignments of the semester.  The Art Department and Mass Communication and Journalism are both closing their darkrooms after the spring semester ends.  -Susan Broadbridge

USM to Close Darkrooms for Good

Colin Cameron and Colin Cameron | April 26, 2015

Senior Marcus Martin works in the George Hurst darkroom to finish up his final assignments of the semester. The Art Department and Mass Communication and Journalism are both closing their darkrooms after...

Senior Graphic Design Showcase Opens

Senior Graphic Design Showcase Opens

Hayley Howard and Hayley Howard | April 15, 2015

Morgan Covington - Printz Photographer “Betty Down South” design is displayed by Erin Curley as The Department of Art and Design presents the Senior Graphic Design Showcase. Pieces of work...

Easels set up at the Spring Art Walk in Downtown Hattiesburg last year were open for artists of any age and skill level to showcase their artistic talents. This year, the Spring Art Walk is to be held Saturday, April 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. -Kara Davidson

Spring Art Walk to Showcase Local Talent

Colin Cameron and Colin Cameron | April 8, 2015

Easels set up at the Spring Art Walk in Downtown Hattiesburg last year were open for artists of any age and skill level to showcase their artistic talents. This year, the Spring Art Walk is to be held...

Student to Premiere Dance for Film, 'Artefact'

Student to Premiere Dance for Film, ‘Artefact’

Sydné Autry and Sydné Autry | March 25, 2015

Most have come across the saying, ‘Take time to smell the roses.’ If asked what it means, many would assume it is stressing the importance of appreciating life in all its beauty. The beauty of life...

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