Located on 25th Avenue, this museum has four galleries or rotating exhibits. Other collections include 18th and 19th century English portraits, 20th century American photographs, sculptures and decorative artwork. Open Tuesday through Sunday 1pm-5pm; closed major holidays. Located in the Carnegie Library that was built in 1912 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Mississippi Landmark museum is the premier public museum in the area that features a variety of rotating exhibits that range from traditionally decorative arts to contemporary artworks by Mississippi and Alabama artists. A fine collection of 18th and 19th century English portraits are also displayed.
Location:
628 25th Ave., Meridian Mississippi 39301
Telephone
601-693-1501
Other Art nearby:
(Meridian) Cartmell Gallery
(Demopolis) Laird Cottage/Geneva Mercer Museum
(Meridian) Meridian Museum of Art
(Demopolis) The Studio Gallery
(Haughton) Touchstone Wildlife and Art Museum
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04/09 Coming to The Meridian area
World Catfish Festival Belzoni MS April6 This whiskers and fin festival held every April celebrates the world's largest catfish fry. Bands ranging from Gospel, Country, to Rock-n-Roll and Blues! Free Kids Zone!
Mountain Brook Spring Art Show Mountain Brook AL April20 Up to one hundred local member artists
will display original artwork for sale in an outdoor setting in quaint Mountain
Brook near Crestline Village. Artwork available will range in size from minis to
extra large canvases and all price ranges. Jazz band will be featured and food
will be available at field.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Car Show Birmingham AL October11-13 Triumph Dealers of North America display,
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Merchandise Trailer featuring event TShirts, Pins, and Posters,
Official Barber Vintage Festival event merchandise,
Southern Vintage Fire Apparatus Association display, and
Concessions
Kentuck Festival of the Arts Northport AL October19-20 Nationally and internationally acclaimed folk artists,
270+ folk, visionary, and contemporary artists and expert craftspeople presenting their work to you,
free hands-on art-making for children in Kentuck for Kids and throughout the park,
interactive live demonstrations by expert craftspeople—basketmakers, blacksmiths, woodworkers, traditional potters, fiber and fabric artists, quilters, jewelers, and a glassblower,
live music and story-telling, food and fellowship.
Alabama Blueberry Festival Brewton AL January1 Original Arts& Crafts,
Antique/Classic Car Show,
Motorcycle Show & Rally,
Children's Section (including shuttle train, waterslide, inflatables, obstacle course, petting zoo, face painting),
Live All-Day Entertainment,
Strolling Magician,
Ronald McDonald,
Fresh Blueberries & Blueberry Bushes for sale,
Festival Cookbooks,
Festival T-shirts & canvas tote bags,
Blueberry Ice Cream,
Food Court: funnel cakes, shaved ice, hamburgers, sausage dogs, BBQ, roasted corn, kettle popcorn, boiled & roasted peanuts.
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