Category: Arts - boom jackson

Mural Magic in West Jackson

5/16/2019

by Torsheta Jackson

Krystal Jackson's mural for Cooperation Jackson’s Seven Days Community Arts Festival Photo by Acacia Clark

Standing to the side of a brightly colored mural off Monument Street on Saturday, April 25, Sabrina Howard shaded her eyes as a car pulled up. The man driving explained that he had to bring his brothers by to see how nice her mural was, as his passengers climbed out of the vehicle. He continued in enthusiastic conversation and praise for several minutes, while the others perused the wall. With one last handshake and a promise to return when her piece is complete, the men all then climbed back into the car and drove off.

The Murals: A Place for Creatives

3/6/2019

by Mike McDonald

The Murals, a multimedia business that Amanda Paige created, often hosts events such as photo walks in Jackson. Photo by Keon Gibson

Producer Amanda Paige knew the type of business she wanted to add to the Jackson art scene: something that could bring creatives together.

An Element of Creativity

12/13/2018

by Torsheta Jackson

For Curtis McAfee, Terrance Wells and Melvin Robinson (left to right), their media company’s name, 242 Creative, references the importance of their Jackson roots. Photo Brandon Smith

On a warm October evening, friends and art lovers crowd into midtown store Offbeat for "Summer Alchemy," an art show featuring a collection of photographs from Curtis McAfee and Terrance Wells.

Telling the ‘BRAVO!’ Story

9/5/2018

by Jenna Gibson

Author Dawn Dugle releases her book, “The BRAVO! Way,” on Nov. 1. Photo by Delreco Harris.

During a Friday night dinner rush at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar in November 2017, the restaurant was a madhouse. Amid the chaos was local author Dawn Dugle, observing its inner workings for her book, "The BRAVO! Way: Building a Southern Restaurant Dynasty."

CAPE: Transparency, Equity, Truth

6/7/2018

by Amber Helsel

Local chef Nick Wallace spoke during the April edition of “Re:frame.” The theme for that month was “This Land Is My Land,” and participants talked about economic justice and southern farmland. Photo by Julian Rankin

Dim yellow spotlights shine on Thomas Sayre's earthcasts in "White Gold" in the Donna and Jim Barksdale Galleries for Changing Exhibitions at the Mississippi Museum of Art.

Small Crafts

6/5/2018

by Amber Helsel

City Pins’ Coliseum Pin

Catherine Lee sports a collection of enamel pins on her bag and her jacket.

Among them are a purple Share Bear pin from a Care Bears x Kidrobot blindbox and one of her and husband Garrad Lee's own creations, a green basketball jersey with a shamrock and the name "Ingram" imprinted on it.

A Beacon for Creativity

6/4/2018

by ShaCamree Gowdy

Nicole Wyatt Jenkins Photo by Delreco Harris

Walking into The Beacon, floor-to-ceiling murals surround customers from as they walk in the door. The galaxy wall and lunar-surface floors are the perfect touch to the Fondren shop and gallery because, as local artist and co-owner Nicole Wyatt Jenkins says, "Not many people can say they've walked on the moon."

The Business of Flowers

3/9/2018

by Amber Helsel

Beth Foose (right) runs her flower business, Little Bluestem Farm, with help from her daughter Mary Margaret Saulters (left). Photo by Stephen WIlson

During certain seasons, Jacksonians can find a colorful cart that brightens up Fondren Corner more than usual. Depending on the time of the year, people may find everything from succulents in the winter time to peonies in spring and summer.

Drew McKercher: Ghost Behind the Scenes

3/9/2018

by Mike McDonald

Drew McKercher began his company, Ghostnote Creative, in 2014, combining his skills at web design, photography and videography. Photo by Stephen Wilson

In musical notation, ghost notes have rhythmic value but often have no discernible pitch. For Drew McKercher, the term was a fitting description for the work he does in his business, Ghostnote Creative—moving behind the scenes to help clients reach their goals.

Peekaboo: Virginia Carter

3/8/2018

by JFP Staff

Virginia Carter, who owns V. Carter Firm, is a storyteller. But her medium isn't necessarily in a physical story format. She helps companies rebrand themselves through their content, biography and identity, and she also tells stories through her art. Recently, Carter let us see what she keeps in her bag. Here is what we found.