5 FALL 2024 BRENT FUNDERBURK Award-winning Mississippi artist will show and tell MAX visitors why he considers Walter Anderson “an American master.” WALTER ANDERSON “America’s Van Gogh” cared passionately about his art, but “I don’t think he cared if anyone ever saw any of it.” 6 10 of contents table “Frigate Birds,” Walter Inglis Anderson SIPP & SAVOR Close to 3,000 people enjoyed small bites, cold beers, fine wines, and craft cocktails. 12 MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Over 1,500 students, teachers, and family members took part in a dozen+ performances. 14 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT + CEO Penny Kemp 2 MEMBER RECOGNITION 19
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