HATTIESBURG, MS (Oct. 1, 2024) – Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art (HAPA) is pleased to announce the unveiling of its 57th mural, titled “Parrots in Paradise.” The vibrant new addition, 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) […]
HATTIESBURG, MS (September 28, 2024) – Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art is pleased to unveil the city’s latest mural, titled Corazón de la Comunidad. Translated to “Heart of the Community,” the artwork was painted by Hattiesburg-based Latino artist Hector Boldo. Located in the North Main neighborhood, this is Hattiesburg’s 56th large-scale mural. The completed design […]
HATTIESBURG, MS (Aug. 23, 2024) – Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art is pleased to announce the city’s newest large-scale mural. “Love Done Well” was officially unveiled today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in midtown Hattiesburg. The commissioned piece was completed by local artist Aubri Sparkman and marks Hattiesburg’s 55th mural. The modern, colorful, original artwork […]
HATTIESBURG, MS (July 22, 2024) – Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art (HAPA) joined Brighter Broadway, a Leadership Pinebelt group, to unveil the city’s latest mural today. Part of an ongoing Broadway Drive revitalization effort, the new piece is titled “Greetings from Hattiesburg.” It is Hattiesburg’s 54th large-scale, permanent mural. The Brighter Broadway initiative began through efforts of […]
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (July 9, 2024) – Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, the Mississippi Miss Hospitality program is partnering with the Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art and Hattiesburg Parks and Recreation summer camp youth to complete a mural this week at the Lillie Burney Learning Academy. The hands-on paint project is part of activities and […]
Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art unveiled its latest mural today, titled “Hattiesburg in Motion.” Painted on the Broad Street pedestrian and traffic bridge, it is the fourth in a series of exterior art projects in the Hawkins neighborhood and marks the third painted bridge in the area, joining a nearby large-scale wall mural. This is […]
By: Jim Beaugez on behalf of VisitHATTIESBURG The origins of rock and roll, the cultural and musical gift America gave the world, have never been in question. African-American musicians toiling in the fields of the Mississippi Delta, primarily, created the blues, its direct antecedent, and then developed rock and roll in juke joints along the […]
HATTIESBURG, MS (Jan. 23, 2024) – Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art, along with project partner Shows Dearman & Waits Inc., unveiled its first mural completed in 2024 today. Titled ‘Hattiesburg Horizons’, it can be found along Hardy Street at the gateway to downtown Hattiesburg. This is Hattiesburg’s 50th large-scale mural, marking the halfway point to its goal of […]
HATTIESBURG, MS (Oct. 27, 2023) – Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art (HAPA) joined Brighter Broadway, a Leadership Pinebelt group, to unveil the city’s latest mural. Part of an ongoing Broadway Drive revitalization effort, the new piece is titled ‘Essence of Happiness.’ It is Hattiesburg’s 48th large-scale, permanent mural. The Brighter Broadway initiative began through efforts […]
