Category: Art Shows and Exhibit News

No Spam- Just A Little News About Our MSCA “Spamalittle” Art Show

From MSCA Prez Kevin L. Williams:

Greetings to all digital doodlers, ink slingers, pencil pushers, and wordsmiths, 

After the spectacularly well-received art  show “Murica: A Cartoonist’s Take on American History” during the presentation of the comedy musical “The Complete History of America: Abridged” at the Germantown Community Theater, the GCT has invited the Mid-South Cartoonists Association to return in Spring 2023 with an art show we call “Spamalittle: Knights of the Drawing Table” which, themed to “Spamalot,” is dedicated to the middle ages! 

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“Beyond The Emerald City” At Playhouse On The Square – A New Art Show By Dale Martin

On Friday, November 12th Nicki and I eased on down the road to check out MSCA member Dale Martin‘s opening reception for his latest art show “Beyond The Emerald City” at Playhouse on the Square. We were running a bit behind getting to the show after grabbing some dinner at The Bayou around the corner, but were able to follow the black top road (Cooper Street) to it with a few minutes to spare!

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Celebration Of Life Honoring Kelly Adkins – Nov15th

From the Southaven Arts Council:

It is with heavy hearts that the Board of Directors of the Southaven Arts Council would like to express our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Kelly Adkins.
She never considered herself an artist, but she had more passion for the arts than anyone we have known.
She was a patron, advocate, and pillar of the arts in the region.
Kelly had many goals, but at the top of the list was the success of this organization in order create a home for the visual arts in our community.
We, as the Board, vow to continue this important work.
Kelly created the foundation. We invite you help keep Kelly’s dream alive by joining us in growing a vibrant arts community in Southaven.
Please join us on November 15, 2022 to celebrate the life of our dear friend Kelly Adkins.

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Bonus “Drawing Funny” Podcast Episode – Kev’s State Of The Onion Address

Show notes: This is a bonus episode with a quick message from our illustrated MSCA president, Kevin L. Williams to remind everyone of our November 1st dinner meeting this Tuesday night from 6-8pm at Garibaldi’s Pizza (near the UofM). Plus Kev shares some info on our upcoming “Spamalittle: Knights of the Drawing Table” art show at Germantown Community Theatre in March (MSCA member Jim Palmer is starring in GCT’s current play “An Inspector Calls“), and some other plans that be a brewing for the group as we finish out our 35th anniversary year in 2022 and move into 2023. Have any thoughts on what you’d like to see happen with the MSCA in the future..? Then be sure to come out to the dinner meeting, join our mailing list, and/or interact with us on social media. Continue reading →