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United in Purpose

Kayla Worrel

“United in Purpose” incorporates handprints from Sacred Heart high school and elementary students. The artwork depicts the school’s commitment to grow and develop children in the Hattiesburg area. The mural embodies Sacred Heart Catholic School’s core mission of nurturing academic achievement, spiritual growth, social responsibility, and emotional maturity in today’s youth.

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United in Purpose

Kayla Worrel

“United in Purpose” incorporates handprints from Sacred Heart high school and elementary students. The artwork depicts the school’s commitment to grow and develop children in the Hattiesburg area. The mural embodies Sacred Heart Catholic School’s core mission of nurturing academic achievement, spiritual growth, social responsibility, and emotional maturity in today’s youth.

Glass Ceiling

Kym Garraway

“Glass Ceiling” is a commissioned piece was a collective effort of three local artists and honors the late Evelyn Gandy, known for her pioneering and collaborative path in Mississippi politics. The project was completed in a partnership between HAPA, the 19th Amendment Committee, and 2024 Gandy Leadership Academy. In addition to many local and state roles, Gandy served as Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi from 1976 to 1980. As the first woman elected to a statewide office in Mississippi, she broke the glass ceiling for many who came after her.

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Glass Ceiling

Kym Garraway

“Glass Ceiling” is a commissioned piece was a collective effort of three local artists and honors the late Evelyn Gandy, known for her pioneering and collaborative path in Mississippi politics. The project was completed in a partnership between HAPA, the 19th Amendment Committee, and 2024 Gandy Leadership Academy. In addition to many local and state […]

Corazon De La Comunidad

Aubri Sparkman

Corazon De La Comunidad’s design illustrates the importance of unity, featuring the history of the North Main neighborhood while uplifting Hattiesburg’s growing Hispanic community. A unique blend of whimsy and tradition, vivid colors shimmer from the structure in brilliant tones of orange, yellow, and bright green.

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Corazon De La Comunidad

Aubri Sparkman

Corazon De La Comunidad’s design illustrates the importance of unity, featuring the history of the North Main neighborhood while uplifting Hattiesburg’s growing Hispanic community. A unique blend of whimsy and tradition, vivid colors shimmer from the structure in brilliant tones of orange, yellow, and bright green.

Parrots in Paradise

Lucinda L’enfant

Parrots in Paradise, designed by Gulfport artist Lucinda L’enfant, pays homage to the late Jimmy Buffett. The beloved musician attended college at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) in Hattiesburg, where he made great strides toward his illustrious career.

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Parrots in Paradise

Lucinda L’enfant

Parrots in Paradise, designed by Gulfport artist Lucinda L’enfant, pays homage to the late Jimmy Buffett. The beloved musician attended college at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) in Hattiesburg, where he made great strides toward his illustrious career.

Love Done Well

Aubri Sparkman

“Love Done Well” was designed to honor community member Gerry McIntire Waites, who passed away in 2023. Her family, alongside friends and supporters, came together to create a permanent tribute that would reflect her spirit and enduring impact on the community with a universal message of love and friendship. Their collective efforts raised funds to bring this project to life.

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Love Done Well

Aubri Sparkman

“Love Done Well” was designed to honor community member Gerry McIntire Waites, who passed away in 2023. Her family, alongside friends and supporters, came together to create a permanent tribute that would reflect her spirit and enduring impact on the community with a universal message of love and friendship. Their collective efforts raised funds to […]

Greetings from Hattiesburg

Aubri Sparkman

“Greetings from Hattiesburg” embodies the spirit of community and progress while paying homage to the city’s culture, architecture, and natural beauty. This design stands as a dynamic and engaging representation of Hattiesburg, welcoming all who visit with a story of community pride and cultural richness.

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Greetings from Hattiesburg

Aubri Sparkman

“Greetings from Hattiesburg” embodies the spirit of community and progress while paying homage to the city’s culture, architecture, and natural beauty. This design stands as a dynamic and engaging representation of Hattiesburg, welcoming all who visit with a story of community pride and cultural richness.

Hattiesburg in Motion

Gavin Bird

Hattiesburg in Motion honors transportation in the Hub City then and now. Bird’s design is interactive, highlighting the progression of transportation and industrialization in Hattiesburg. It features elements such as trains, bridges, buses, planes, and helicopters as well as historical nods such as an ox pulling wagons of lumber and early construction seen in downtown’s brick structures. Each sidewalk is painted to allow pedestrians to follow along the winding path of a road or hop between painted railroad lines.

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Hattiesburg in Motion

Gavin Bird

Hattiesburg in Motion honors transportation in the Hub City then and now. Bird’s design is interactive, highlighting the progression of transportation and industrialization in Hattiesburg. It features elements such as trains, bridges, buses, planes, and helicopters as well as historical nods such as an ox pulling wagons of lumber and early construction seen in downtown’s […]

Jam Session

Reshonda Perryman

“Jam Session,” an original piece by artist Reshonda Perryman. The mural features Craig Wiseman, Rosevelt Graves, Tommie “T-Bone” Pruitt, “Mississippi” Matilda Powell and Vasti Jackson, Tom “Bones” Malone, Greg “Fingers” Taylor and Jimmy Buffett.

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Jam Session

Reshonda Perryman

“Jam Session,” an original piece by artist Reshonda Perryman. The mural features Craig Wiseman, Rosevelt Graves, Tommie “T-Bone” Pruitt, “Mississippi” Matilda Powell and Vasti Jackson, Tom “Bones” Malone, Greg “Fingers” Taylor and Jimmy Buffett.

Hattiesburg Horizons

Sumer West

‘Hattiesburg Horizons’ stands at 13 feet high and 42 feet wide. It serves as a homage to the city’s infrastructure and architectural elements, acknowledging its heritage. A fitting theme for the city’s 50^th mural, the design pays tribute to Hattiesburg’s history while celebrating exciting developments on the horizon.

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Hattiesburg Horizons

Sumer West

‘Hattiesburg Horizons’ stands at 13 feet high and 42 feet wide. It serves as a homage to the city’s infrastructure and architectural elements, acknowledging its heritage. A fitting theme for the city’s 50th mural, the design pays tribute to Hattiesburg’s history while celebrating exciting developments on the horizon.