The MAX - The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience

The MAX - The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience Museum in downtown Meridian, Mississippi showcasing Mississippi’s Arts + Entertainment.
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Dedicated to celebrating and honoring the lives and works of talented Mississippians, who have touched the lives of so many around the world.

Join us for Wheel Thrown Ceramics for Beginners with local artist Tom Carmichael! Learn the basics of wheel throwing in ...
07/09/2025

Join us for Wheel Thrown Ceramics for Beginners with local artist Tom Carmichael! Learn the basics of wheel throwing in a relaxed, hands-on environment at The MAX’s Yates Construction 3D Studio.

Classes run Thursdays from July 24 through August 28, 2-4 pm.

Ages 16 and up. Limited studio seating available.

Reserve your spot today: https://www.msarts.org/events/wheel-thrown-ceramics-for-beginners/?occurrence=2025-07-22

Meridian

Mississippi Songwriting Workshop at The MAXTake your songwriting to the next level with Clay Mills, a 16-time ASCAP awar...
07/08/2025

Mississippi Songwriting Workshop at The MAX

Take your songwriting to the next level with Clay Mills, a 16-time ASCAP award-winning songwriter.

Join us Saturday, July 19, from 10 am-noon for “7 Proven Ways to Make Your Song Unforgettable.” Learn expert techniques to strengthen your lyrics, melodies, and storytelling.

This free workshop is open to all songwriters ready to sharpen their craft.

RSVP and learn more here: http://www.msarts.org/msafestival/.

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Happy Birthday to one of the most influential and important voice in African American literature, MAX Hall of Fame induc...
07/07/2025

Happy Birthday to one of the most influential and important voice in African American literature, MAX Hall of Fame inductee Margaret Walker (1915-1998).

Known for her 1966 novel Jubilee and her award-winning poem "For My People," Walker served as a literature professor at Jackson State University for 30 years, where she founded the Institute for the Study of the History, Life, and Culture of Black People (now the Margaret Walker Center) and served as the institute's director.

Walker was honored into The MAX's Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2019. Stop by The MAX this week to learn more about Walker's place in Mississippi history.

Ready to write your own songs? Join us Friday, July 18, from 1-5 pm for a hands-on workshop with award-winning songwrite...
07/07/2025

Ready to write your own songs? Join us Friday, July 18, from 1-5 pm for a hands-on workshop with award-winning songwriter Sean Gasaway.

Learn how to craft lyrics, build melodies, and bring your ideas to life. This free session is perfect for young songwriters looking to sharpen their skills and find their voice.

All experience levels are welcome. RSVP here: www.msarts.org/msafestival/.

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Thank You to everyone who made Earth's Bounty a true success! See you all back in August!
07/07/2025

Thank You to everyone who made Earth's Bounty a true success! See you all back in August!

Want to know how music actually gets made?Spend the week of July 15–19 learning how to produce music like a pro. Open to...
07/06/2025

Want to know how music actually gets made?

Spend the week of July 15–19 learning how to produce music like a pro. Open to ages 14 to 18, this workshop runs daily from 1 to 4 pm and covers everything from setting up mics and routing signals to experimenting with effects and plugins. You’ll even help record live artists and mix the final tracks. Register here: www.msarts.org/events/music-production-workshop/?occurrence=2025-07-15

Happy Independence Day from all of us at The MAX!We’re closed today to celebrate the holiday but can’t wait to welcome y...
07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day from all of us at The MAX!

We’re closed today to celebrate the holiday but can’t wait to welcome you back tomorrow for Earth’s Bounty at The MAX on Saturday, July 5th.

Join us for local produce, handmade goods, local art, and live music. Then, cool off inside the museum with free admission.

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
Enjoy your holiday, and we hope to see you tomorrow!

Earth's Bounty

Your summer soundtrack starts here.This July, step inside the Governor’s Recording Studio for a one week deep dive into ...
07/03/2025

Your summer soundtrack starts here.

This July, step inside the Governor’s Recording Studio for a one week deep dive into the world of music production. Learn how to record, mix, and master tracks with hands on training using real studio equipment. You’ll even help produce live sessions with artists from across Mississippi.

The Music Production Workshop runs July 15 to 19 from 1 to 4 pm and is open to students ages 14 to 18. If you're curious about the creative side of music, this is the place to start. Scholarships available.

The MAX will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen Saturday, July 5, with free adm...
07/03/2025

The MAX will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen Saturday, July 5, with free admission and Earth’s Bounty at The MAX. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend.

Join us for Earth's Bounty at The MAX on Saturday, July 5! Shop local produce, handmade goods, and local art while you e...
07/02/2025

Join us for Earth's Bounty at The MAX on Saturday, July 5! Shop local produce, handmade goods, and local art while you enjoy live music. Then, cool off inside the museum with free admission.

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

We’ll see you all this Saturday.

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Kick off the MISSISSIPPI SONGWRITERS' FESTIVAL with great music and good company at our Brown Bag Lunch.Take your lunch ...
07/02/2025

Kick off the MISSISSIPPI SONGWRITERS' FESTIVAL with great music and good company at our Brown Bag Lunch.

Take your lunch break at The MAX on Friday, July 18 from 11 am - 1 pm for a songwriter-in-the-round featuring Shelby Martin Anderson, Sean Gasaway, and Teena Mayzing. Grab food from one of our local eateries and enjoy stories and songs up close. This experience is free and open to all.

Learn more about the Mississippi Songwriters Festival here: https://www.msarts.org/msafestival/.

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July may be bringing the heat, but we here at The MAX are turning it up with all of these awesome events! Earth's Bounty...
07/02/2025

July may be bringing the heat, but we here at The MAX are turning it up with all of these awesome events!

Earth's Bounty is this Saturday!

The Music Production Workshop is Tuesday, July 15!

The MISSISSIPPI SONGWRITERS' FESTIVAL kicks off with a Brown Bag Lunch and Youth Workshop on Friday, July 18!

Another Mississippi Songwriters Festival Workshop will take place on Saturday, July 19, with the Grand Finale closing out the evening starting at 6 pm!

Thank you all for your support!

Address

2155 Front Street
Meridian, MS
39301

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(601) 581-1550

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Our Story

When it comes to arts and entertainment, Mississippi is a land of legends.

And that gave us an idea.

What if we told all their stories together in one place? What if we could showcase the overwhelming impact of Mississippi’s creative legacy to locals and visitors alike? What if we help ignite creativity in the artists of the future?

The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience — or The MAX, as we call it — took its first step toward reality in 2001, when the Mississippi State Legislature enacted Senate Bill #2666.