Mississippi Artist Guild Judged Show
2023-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | MISSISSIPPI

All Together Now! Summer Library Program
2023-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Pearl Library, Pearl MS, 2416 Old Brandon Raod, Pearl, MS, 39208, United States

Mississippi Artists' Guild Member Showcase Exhibition Opening Reception
2023-10-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Image Gallery, 1022 US-51 suite 600, Madison, MS, 39110, United States

Mississippi Artists' Guild Member Showcase Exhibition
2023-10-05 17:00 - 2023-10-21 17:00 | Image Gallery, 1022 US-51 suite 600, Madison, MS, 39110, United States

Mississippi Artists Paint Live at Renaissance
2023-10-07 14:00 - 18:00 | renaissance at colony park, 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS, 39157, United States
Plein Air Competition,
Artist’s Reception, & Sale
Presented by Pacesetter Gallery

A Gathering of Artists
2023-10-13 08:30 - 2023-10-14 17:00 | MISSISSIPPI
Paint the Delta
Friday, October 13
Enid, MS
Paint the Town
Saturday, October 14
Oxford, MS

Visiting Artist MS Children's Museum
2023-11-04 11:00 - 13:00 | MS Childrens Museum, 2145 Museum Blvd, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
I will be teaching a fun art activity.

Visiting Artist MS Children's Museum
2023-11-18 11:00 - 13:00 | MS Childrens Museum, 2145 Museum Blvd, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
I will be teaching a fun art activity

Mississippi Artist Guild Members Art Show
2024-02-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Jackson Prep McCravey Gallery, 3100 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, MS, 39232, United States
Mississippi Artist Guild Members Art Show
at Jackson Prep McCravey Gallery
Feb.1-28, 2024
Opening Reception Feb. 1, 2024 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Brandon Public Library
2024-02-10 02:00 - 16:00 | Brandon Public Library, 1475 W. Government Street, Brandon, MISSISSIPPI, 39042
Come celebrate Mardi Gras early!
Join me Saturday, February 10 at 2:00 pm
at the Brandon Public Library
where I will read King of the Shoebox Parade.
Play Bingo for your chance to win from a huge
selection of books and more!
Space is limited, so please call the library or register online
to secure your spot.
Age Group(s): All Ages
Hannah Ates
(601) 825-2672
brchild@cmrls.lib.ms.us

Artist Visit
2024-04-04 17:30 - 19:30 | 443 Mannsdale Road Madison, MS 39110, 443 Mannsdale Road, Madison, MS, 39110

Literature and Arts Brunch
2024-04-20 10:00 | MISSISSIPPI
I will be speaking about what it is like being a children’s book illustrator.

Registration is open
National Library Week’s celebrations are being extended at the Brandon Public Library! Please join us for a fun morning, featuring brunch and presentations from local Mississippi authors, artists, and illustrators. Space is limited, so please sign up online or call the library to reserve your spot.

Event Type(s): Authors & Writing
Age Group(s): All Ages

Amy Lee
(601) 825-2672
brbm@cmrls.lib.ms.us

Mississippi Artist Guild 50 Anniversary Pop Up Show
2024-10-10 05:00 - 19:00 | 950 Rice Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157, 950 Rice Rd, Ridgeland, MS, 39157
Please join us as we celebrate our 50 year anniversary!

Fall Church - Gay Williams Party
2024-11-02 03:00 - 18:00 | MISSISSIPPI
I will take you step by step teaching you how to paint this pretty Church in the Fall on a 16 x 20 gallery wrapped canvas. You will leave with your very own masterpiece, ready to hang, along with a sense of pride and self-accomplishment.

Kid Connection
2025-03-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Brandon Public Library, 1475 W. Government Street, Brandon, MISSISSIPPI, 39042
Come join the Kids Connection fun as we have author Kay Meadows come and read her special Mardi Gras Book King of the Shoebox Parade, and teach us all about Mardi Gras.

Carolyn's Birthday On the Go Painting Party
2025-03-22 12:00 - 15:00 | 113 Quill Cove, 113 Quill Cove, Madison, MS, 39110, United States
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The Pages of Our Town
2025-04-03 16:30 - 19:30 | MISSISSIPPI
Join us at The Vault in downtown Brandon to meet local authors, sop their books and have them signed! This is hosted by Hometown Rankin Magazine.
I will be at this event with all of the books I’ve illustrated and unveiling the art of two board books I’ve written and illustrated It’s Muggy in Mississippi and It’s Buggy in Mississippi. You can buy the books I have that night and pre-order the new books It’s Muggy in Mississippi and It’s Buggy in Mississippi which will be published later in 2025

Book Reading and Signing - Impression Books
2025-09-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Impression Books, 5417 Lakeland Dr, Flowood, Mississippi, 39232, United States
✨ I’m so excited to be hosting a book signing and reading for my very first authored and illustrated board books, It’s Muggy in Mississippi and It’s Buggy in Mississippi! Join me at Impression Book Store in Flowood, MS on September 6, 2025 from noon-2 pm for a fun-filled event with refreshments, games, and coloring sheets for the kids. It’ll be a wonderful time to celebrate stories, creativity, and Mississippi charm—I’d love to see you there!

Book Signing at Pacesetter Gallery
2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Pacesetter Gallery, 310 Ridge Way, Flowood, MS, 39232, United States
Join me on Saturday, September 27, from 1–3 PM at Pacesetter Gallery for a special book signing of my children’s board books, It’s Muggy in Mississippi and It’s Buggy in Mississippi. Come meet the author and illustrator behind these fun Southern stories, pick up signed copies, and enjoy an afternoon of books, art, and community. Perfect for families, young readers, and anyone who loves Mississippi charm!

Gracie Morris - Church in the Fall
2025-11-13 18:30 - 21:30 | 100 Brent’s Xing, Clinton, MS 39056, 100 Brent's Xing, Clinton, MS, 39056, United States

Madison Avenue Elementary - Arts on the Avenue
2026-04-09 16:30 - 18:30 | MISSISSIPPI
Join me for a fun and inspiring live demonstration on how to create a children’s book character from start to finish! I’ll walk you through my creative process—sharing tips on developing personality, expression, and storytelling through illustration. Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a book lover, or just curious about how characters come to life, this is a great chance to see behind the scenes of children’s book art.
I’ll also have copies of my illustrated children’s books available for purchase, so you can take home a story (and maybe a little inspiration) of your own. Come by, ask questions, and enjoy a creative experience for all ages!

Mississippi Museum of Science - Nature Fest
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 | MISSISSIPPI
This event is a festival, a nature outing, and a fascinating museum trip all wrapped into one exciting day!
From live animals encounters to fish feedings by divers in our giant aquariums, NatureFEST! offers something for everyone.
Families and young budding scientists won’t want to miss live demonstrations of Mississippi reptiles, citizen scientist explorations, and behind-the-scenes tours with our scientists.
Join me for a few pop-up story times. I will also have a few copies of the book available for purchase.

Walter Anderson Museum of Art - Words + Wonder Storyteller Spotlight
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Walter Anderson Museum of Art, 510 Washington Avenue,, Ocean Springs, MS, 39564
Join me for Words + Wonder Storyteller Spotlight on The Traveler Cafe & Art Lawn at Walter Anderson Museum of Art on Saturday, April 18 from 10-11AM!
This Saturday event is free and fun for the whole family! Visitors will meet me for a reading and book chat, and then participate in activities in the galleries.

Red, White, and Art Show MS Artists Guild 2026 Spring Judged Show
2026-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 | MISSISSIPPI
Show runs from April 16, 2026 until May 1, 2026 at Canton Tourism Welcome Center, 141 N Union Street, Canton, MS

Tourism Week Opening – Vicksburg Welcome Center
2026-05-04 11:00 - 13:00 | MISSISSIPPI
I am honored to participate in the Tourism Week Opening Celebration at the Vicksburg Welcome Center as one of the selected artists for this location.
My original triptych painting,The Key City, created specifically for the space and now part of the Mississippi Welcome Center permanent art collection—where it will be viewed and enjoyed by visitors for decades to come.
The collection was designed and curated by Pacesetter Gallery, with a focus on highlighting outstanding Mississippi artists across a diverse range of mediums, styles, regions, themes, and perspectives.
Special thanks to Visit Mississippi and the Mississippi Development Authority for their commitment to promoting original Mississippi art in welcome centers across the state. Tourism is the ninth-largest industry in Mississippi, and initiatives like this play an important role in sharing our culture with visitors from around the world.

Tourism Week Opening – Moss Point Welcome Center
2026-05-07 11:00 - 13:00 | MISSISSIPPI
May 7 11 am – 1 pm
I am honored to participate in the Tourism Week Opening Celebration at the Moss Point Welcome Center as one of the selected artists for this location.
My original paintings, the Mississippi Blues Trail Map and the Mississippi Country Music Trail Map, were created specifically for the space and are now part of the Mississippi Welcome Center permanent art collection—where they will be viewed and enjoyed by visitors for decades to come.
The collection was designed and curated by Pacesetter Gallery, with a focus on highlighting outstanding Mississippi artists across a diverse range of mediums, styles, regions, themes, and perspectives.
Special thanks to Visit Mississippi and the Mississippi Development Authority for their commitment to promoting original Mississippi art in welcome centers across the state. Tourism is the ninth-largest industry in Mississippi, and initiatives like this play an important role in sharing our culture with visitors from around the world.
