HATTIESBURG, MS (Oct. 14, 2022) – An iconic section of campus at The University of Southern Mississippi is now home to Hattiesburg’s newest piece of public art, titled ‘Soar and Score.’ HAPA, along with project partners, unveiled the original black and gold mural, which celebrates the University’s impact on its students, alumni, and community, at […]
HATTIESBURG, MS (Oct. 10, 2022) – Outdoor spaces at Thames Elementary will soon enjoy more than $50,000 in improvements thanks to a community-led project with numerous partnering organizations, private companies, and citizens supporting it. Property enhancements include basketball court refurbishments, park benches along the walking trail, crosswalk art, and three original large-scale murals. Hattiesburg Landmark Preservation, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
