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Call for Artists for Hawkins Neighborhood Bridge Mural

HAPA Seeks Artist for Second Hawkins Neighborhood Mural Project

September 28, 2022

HATTIESBURG, MS (Sept. 28, 2022) – The Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art is pleased to announce a call for artists to design and execute the second in a series of exterior mural projects in the Hawkins neighborhood, near downtown Hattiesburg. Artists with professional experience in public art or painting are invited to respond to the call. Located on […]

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Call for Artists for Eagle Walk Mural

Open Call for Artists to Create New Mural on USM Campus

September 14, 2022

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) – Calling all artists! The Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art is looking for a muralist. HAPA has an open call for artists with professional experience in public art or painting. Artists with connections to the University of Southern Mississippi, such as students or alumni, will have priority. The mural will be located […]

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Eagle Walk mural at Southern Miss

HAPA Seeks Artist for Southern Miss Mural

September 13, 2022

HATTIESBURG, MS (Sept. 13, 2022) – The Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art is pleased to announce a call for artists to design and execute an exterior mural to design and execute an exterior mural at Eagle Walk on The University of Southern Mississippi’s main campus in Hattiesburg. Artists with professional experience in public art or […]

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Unveiling of the Koi Across the World bridge mural

HAPA UNVEILS 34TH MURAL AT OSEOLA MCCARTY PARK

May 23, 2022

Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art (HAPA), a program of VisitHATTIESBURG, unveiled its 34th large-scale mural today. Located on a bridge running over Gordon’s Creek, the art, titled “Koi Across the World”, is adjacent to Oseola McCarty Park in downtown Hattiesburg. Completed in partnership with Catherine and Chad Edmonson, longtime supporters of public art in Hattiesburg, and the City of […]

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free things to do in Hattiesburg

Eight Free Things to do in Hattiesburg this Summer: Museums, Nature, Art

May 2, 2022

Hattiesburg has no shortage of things to do, but for those on a budget, there are also plenty of free activities in the Hub City. Here are a few things to check out if you are looking for something to do that won’t break the bank. Longleaf Trace The Longleaf Trace stretches 44 miles and extends through […]

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Wonderful Day mural by Moody

Dozens of Public Art Installations are Drawing People to this Mississippi Town

April 18, 2022

In Hattiesburg, Mississippi, art is everywhere. It’s a mural of people walking through the town, a painting of a hummingbird, a sculpture in the park, and a design on a public utility box. This city of about 50,000 people has embraced public art, with at least 46 installations, mostly murals, making the streets brighter. Officials […]

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We are the Future mural unveiling

“WE ARE THE FUTURE” EDUCATION MURAL UNVEILED IN HAWKINS NEIGHBORHOOD

April 11, 2022

HATTIESBURG, MS (April 11, 2022) – Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art (HAPA), a program of VisitHATTIESBURG, unveiled a second mural in a week’s time today. Located near Hawkins Elementary School, “We Are The Future,” was designed by Miami artist Sergio Arce to serve as an inspiration to youth in the community. “With the help of many partners, […]

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Artists on Nationwide mission painting murals

HAPA UNVEILED HATTIESBURG’S 32ND MURAL, “THE HATTIESBIRDS”

April 4, 2022

Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art (HAPA), a program of VisitHATTIESBURG, unveiled its second mural in the Midtown Mural Series today. With this public art addition at Campus Book Mart on Hardy St., Hattiesburg continues toward its goal of being the City of 100 Murals, with 32 murals now complete. 

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Newnam artist painted mural The Hattiesbirds

Artist Chooses Hattiesburg for her 50 State Mural Tour

March 17, 2022

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) – An artist who is trying to paint a mural in all 50 states chose Hattiesburg for her Mississippi location. Kayla Newnam of Phoenix, AZ is currently in the Hub City, working on an article for the Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art. “I decided during the pandemic that I wanted to buy […]

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