The MAX - The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience

09/06/2025

It’s a great morning to be at The MAX!

Come support local vendors at Earth’s Bounty, view a wheel throwing demonstration by Tom Carmichael, enjoy music by Grayson Culpepper, and tour our new exhibition “Cecelia Moseley: Remnants of Language.”

Enjoy free admission all day for the whole family.

09/05/2025

Cecelia Moseley, the artist behind our new exhibition "Remnants of Language," visited three area schools today with Dr. Heather LaCoste, Education Director for The MAX, and Dr. Antonio Altman, Arts Director for the Meridian Public School District, to talk about her work, her process, and the ways language and education have evolved over time.

Thank you to Poplar Springs Elementary School, Crestwood Elementary School, and Ross Collins Career and Technical Center for the opportunity to meet with your students. We’re excited to share Cecelia's work and story with visiting schools this fall.

To schedule a field trip for your classroom, or to access educational resources related to the exhibition, visit www.msarts.org/cm.

09/05/2025

Tomorrow is Earth’s Bounty at The MAX! Bring the whole family to enjoy the Farmers Market, live music, and Art Farm, explore The MAX for free, and try hands-on art activities upstairs.

Schedule of events:
8 am-Noon: Earth’s Bounty Farmers Market, live music, and Art Farm
9 am-5 pm: Free admission to The MAX
11 am-1 pm: Art activity upstairs at The MAX

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09/05/2025

We’re getting ready for Hospitality Industry + Educators Night—are you?

Educators and the hospitality industry are invited to join us next Monday, Sept. 8 from 3–8 pm for free admission to The MAX, a cold beverage, and a chance to explore our newest exhibition, "Cecelia Moseley: Remnants of Language," along with our permanent galleries. A live recording session will be on view in the Governor's Recording Studio from 4-6 pm.

It’s a great night to relax, connect, and see something new.

Downtown Meridian Visit Meridian Meridian Public School District Lauderdale County School District Foundation Weidmann's Fare on Eighth Don P’s “Taste of the Bayou” Brickhaus Brewtique Threefoot Brewing Company, LLC Boxcar Rooftop Restaurant Aie's Taste of Thai Jean's Harvest Grill Cater's Market Meridian Cater's at The Museum AMORE Italian Ristorante TheIsland601 Threefoot Blooms Belle G Boutique Crooked Letter DC Guitar Studio I Just Have To Have It LaBiche Jewelers The Liberty Shop LOEB'S Meridian Underground-Music Over The Moon Children's Boutique Queen City Cigar Spacey's RocknRoll Tattoo

09/04/2025

Born on this day in 1908 outside Natchez, Mississippi, Richard Wright was the author of the short-story collection "Uncle Tom's Children," and the novels "Native Son" and "Black Boy," among other works.

Believed by many to have helped change race relations in the U.S., his accounts of the violence and discrimination toward African Americans during the late-19th and mid-20th centuries are now considered to be vital parts of America’s historical, sociological, and literary realms.

Learn the stories of Richard Wright, along with other arts and entertainment legends who trace their roots to Mississippi, by visiting our 360-degree Hall of Fame exhibit.

09/04/2025

The MAX is excited to be a stop for Sip & Shop in downtown Meridian tonight from 5-8 pm.

Stop by, grab a drink, and enjoy a 20% discount on qualifying items in The MAX Store while exploring all our local shops. Tickets are available at Over The Moon Children's Boutique for $20. We’ll see you there!

Downtown Meridian

09/02/2025

Looking for a September night out? Join us at NightMarket on Tuesday, September 9, at The MAX. Shop local makers and enjoy live music from 5-8 pm, and see ceramic artist Sam Clark’s live sculpture demo from 5-7 pm.

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09/02/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at last weekend's sold out metal sculpture workshop with Kyle DeLong .

We have a full calendar of workshops and classes running throughout the rest of the year. Get involved at https://www.msarts.org/learn/workshops-classes/.

09/01/2025

Discover the artistry of stained glass with BJ Hatten at The MAX. Join us for a four-week class starting Wednesday, September 17, from 1-4 pm. Open to beginners and intermediates ages 16+. Supplies not included.

Register today: https://www.msarts.org/events/stained-glass-class-7/?occurrence=2025-09-17

Downtown Meridian

09/01/2025

The MAX will offer extended hours this September for Sip & Shop Downtown Meridian (September 4), Hospitality Industry + Educators Night (September 8), and NightMarket at The MAX (September 9).

Don't miss these great opportunities to check out our new exhibition, “Cecelia Moseley: Remnants of Language!”

08/31/2025

Spend your Saturday at The MAX with Earth’s Bounty on September 6. Shop fresh produce, enjoy live music, and explore the museum with free admission all day. If you haven’t seen the new exhibit “Remnants of Language" by Meridian native Cecelia Moseley, this is your chance.

Schedule of events:
8 am to noon: Earth’s Bounty Farmers Market and live music
9 am to 5 pm: Free admission to The MAX
11 am to 1 pm: Art activities in the upstairs classroom

Presented in partnership with Earth’s Bounty and The MAX. No registration required. Just come out and enjoy the day.

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08/29/2025

Go behind the scenes of creating "Shaped by What Was," an original sculpture by Cecelia Moseley from her new exhibition "Remnants of Language," on display now at The MAX.

With shapes made from Gregg shorthand, along with forms created by Cecelia, the sculpture explores how language changes as we preserve some parts, lose others, and find news ways to communicate.

Cecelia Moseley: Remnants of Languageon display through January 3, 2026https://www.msarts.org/visit/whats-inside/changing-exhibits/cecelia-moseley-remnants-o...