16 PLACE EVENTS SEPT. 6 Member Preview – The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson 5 pm-6:30 pm Members and their guests are invited to preview the exhibit The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson. Anderson’s youngest son, John G. Anderson, and writer/artist Anthony Thaxton will attend the opening reception. SEPT. 7 Experience Walter Anderson, The South’s Most Elusive Artist 9 am-5 pm Join us for opening day of our new exhibit, The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, featuring 40 pieces of art. Celebrate the release of the book The Bicycle Logs of Walter Anderson; learn more about The Extraordinary Life and Art of the Islander through a documentary film by Anthony Thaxton and Robert St. John; immerse yourself in Anderson’s world in an interactive virtual boat trip to his beloved Horn Island; and travel to The MAX on bicycle, in the style of Anderson and his epic bike rides. SEPT. 10 Rising Hope Documentary Screening 6 pm-8 pm Join us for a screening of the new documentary Rising Hope. This inspiring film explores a vibrant tapestry of voices and personal narratives found within the Delta – where hope survives despite generational poverty. A cash bar and small bites will be available. The filmmakers will answer questions after the screening. Presented in partnership with the Mississippi Film Society. SEPT. 11, 18, 25; OCT. 2 Stained Glass Class 1 pm-4 pm Discover the artistry of stained glass with artist Bj Hatten. Join us for a four week class for beginners and intermediates SEPT. 12 Brent Funderburk’s Ecstasy: Walter Anderson’s Transcendent Moment 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Mississippi State University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Brent Funderburk will explore the artist/designer/writer’s most exalting experiences in his gallery walkthrough presentation.
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