November 1 – January 25, 2026 Jackson, MS…The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) is presenting Joe Overstreet: Taking Flight, the first major museum exhibition in thirty years devoted to the work of this pioneering Mississippi-born painter. Organized by the Menil Collection in Houston, where it was on view earlier this year, the exhibition brings together examples … Read more

June 28 – September 7, 2025 The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA)  announced the 12 artists participating in the 2025 Mississippi Invitational exhibition, the 14th biennial survey featuring recent works created by contemporary visual artists living and working in the state. On view June 28 through September 7, 2025, the exhibition will feature works in … Read more

Jackson, MS…Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA/the Museum) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chase Brandon Quinn as its inaugural Creative Director and Curator of Special Projects effective January 13, 2025. Quinn, recognized by Garden & Gun magazine as one of the art world’s rising vanguards, will bring his visionary approach to exhibition design and … Read more

Jackson, MS…Betsy Bradley, Laurie Hearin McRee Director, Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA), was inducted into the 2024 class of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (the Academy) in its annual ceremony on September 21, 2024, in recognition of her exceptional leadership in the cultural nonprofit sector. Since 1781, the Academy has honored individuals demonstrating … Read more