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Welcome to Midtown

River Prince

This midtown mural, a partnership with the Midtown Merchants Association, is currently not visible to the public due to new construction.

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Welcome to Midtown

River Prince

This midtown mural, a partnership with the Midtown Merchants Association, is currently not visible to the public due to new construction.

Birthplace of Rock & Roll

River Prince

In cooperation with T-Bones Records & Cafe and Prince Sign Company, HAPA partnered to present “Hattiesburg, the Birthplace of Rock & Roll.” The work is a nod to Rock & Roll’s roots beginning in Hattiesburg, where the first riffs of the genre were recorded in July 1936. This historical recording by The Mississippi Jook Band is commemorated by an official Mississippi Blues Trail Marker.

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Birthplace of Rock & Roll

River Prince

In cooperation with T-Bones Records & Cafe and Prince Sign Company, HAPA partnered to present “Hattiesburg, the Birthplace of Rock & Roll.” The work is a nod to Rock & Roll’s roots beginning in Hattiesburg, where the first riffs of the genre were recorded in July 1936. This historical recording by The Mississippi Jook Band […]

Hub City, Smile

River Prince

“Hub City, Smile” is Hattiesburg’s first public art piece designed to be an interactive experience, with a standalone larger-than-life smile providing a great photo opportunity for those visiting the work. Located on Mobile Street in Downtown Hattiesburg, the mural features an eye-catching, circular design with inspiring quote by Mother Teresa. “Hub City, Smile” was created in cooperation with Laughs 4 Life.

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Hub City, Smile

River Prince

“Hub City, Smile” is Hattiesburg’s first public art piece designed to be an interactive experience, with a standalone larger-than-life smile providing a great photo opportunity for those visiting the work. Located on Mobile Street in Downtown Hattiesburg, the mural features an eye-catching, circular design with inspiring quote by Mother Teresa. “Hub City, Smile” was created […]

LET’S GO

SPENCE TOWNSEND

Unveiled in early June 2020, “Let’s Go,” illuminates the Avenues District of Hardy Street with whimsy and delight. Designed by Mississippi artist Spence Townsend and located at Sunflower grocery store on Hardy Street, the mural is a cooperative project between HAPA and The Roberts Company.

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LET’S GO

SPENCE TOWNSEND

Unveiled in early June 2020, “Let’s Go,” illuminates the Avenues District of Hardy Street with whimsy and delight. Designed by Mississippi artist Spence Townsend and located at Sunflower grocery store on Hardy Street, the mural is a cooperative project between HAPA and The Roberts Company.

NEW NORMAL

ANDREA KOSTYAL

“New Normal” by Andrea Kostyal is located in Downtown Hattiesburg, The mural features interactive components and illustrates the impacts of 2020’s global pandemic. Unveiled as the final project of the year in December 2020, this is a socially distanced addition to the Hub City’s budding public arts scene.

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NEW NORMAL

ANDREA KOSTYAL

“New Normal” by Andrea Kostyal is located in Downtown Hattiesburg, The mural features interactive components and illustrates the impacts of 2020’s global pandemic. Unveiled as the final project of the year in December 2020, this is a socially distanced addition to the Hub City’s budding public arts scene.

RIBBONS & WHEELS

HEIDE PITRE

A nod to the beauty and adventure of the Longleaf Trace and Hattiesburg Zoo, Moore’s Bike Shop worked with HAPA partners and artist Heidi Pitre on this joyful mural located at 1607 Hardy Street in Hattiesburg’s Avenues District.

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RIBBONS & WHEELS

HEIDE PITRE

A nod to the beauty and adventure of the Longleaf Trace and Hattiesburg Zoo, Moore’s Bike Shop worked with HAPA partners and artist Heidi Pitre on this joyful mural located at 1607 Hardy Street in Hattiesburg’s Avenues District.

SUFFRAGE

HEIDI PITRE

Located on McLeod Street in Downtown Hattiesburg, “Suffrage” is a nod to the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. This larger-than-life design is both vibrant and patriotic and includes an insignia officially honoring past and present female public office holders in the Greater Hattiesburg area.

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SUFFRAGE

HEIDI PITRE

Located on McLeod Street in Downtown Hattiesburg, “Suffrage” is a nod to the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. This larger-than-life design is both vibrant and patriotic and includes an insignia officially honoring past and present female public office holders in the Greater Hattiesburg area.

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

KELSEY WISHIK

Located at Hardy Street and North 10th Avenue, artist Kelsey Wishik transformed a building facade into a colorful work of art. In addition to HAPA, both John Neal and the Avenues Alliance were instrumental in bringing the “We’re All In This Together” mural project to life.

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WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

KELSEY WISHIK

Located at Hardy Street and North 10th Avenue, artist Kelsey Wishik transformed a building facade into a colorful work of art. In addition to HAPA, both John Neal and the Avenues Alliance were instrumental in bringing the “We’re All In This Together” mural project to life.

#WHATLIFTSYOU

KELSEY MONTAGUE

“#WhatLiftsYou” features the work of internationally-renowned street mural artist Kelsey Montague. Located in Downtown Hattiesburg, the newest piece is a part of the worldwide #WhatLiftsYou collection. Hattiesburg’s tallest mural, adorning the West Pine Street parking garage, features dragonflies soaring up the structure. #WhatLiftsYou was made possible in large part by the City of Hattiesburg and the philanthropy of locals Catherine and Chad Edmonson. Visitors are encouraged to become a part of the art and share their experience on social media.

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#WHATLIFTSYOU

KELSEY MONTAGUE

“#WhatLiftsYou” features the work of internationally-renowned street mural artist Kelsey Montague. Located in Downtown Hattiesburg, the newest piece is a part of the worldwide #WhatLiftsYou collection. Hattiesburg’s tallest mural, adorning the West Pine Street parking garage, features dragonflies soaring up the structure. #WhatLiftsYou was made possible in large part by the City of Hattiesburg and […]