The University of Mississippi Museum

06/23/2026

06/17/2026

Brown Bag Summer Series, Greenfield Farm, Writers Residency

Join us Tuesday, June 23 from 12 to 1 pm for a conversation with Tom Rankin, photographer and author of Faulkner's World: The Photographs of Martin J. Dain, as he explores the work and photography of Martin J. Dain, including images of Greenfield Farm and the landscapes and stories they capture.

Drinks and desserts provided, please bring your own lunch.

06/16/2026

Join artist Blair Hobbs for a creative exploration of poetry and mixed media art through writing, collage, texture, and visual storytelling.

Participants will experiment combining words and imagery in an inspiring, hands-on workshop environment.

June 22 - 26, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Break: 12:00–1:00 PM)
$275 for Museum Members // $300 for Future Members

Registration link in comments. Limited spots available.

Riot of Spring, 2026
Mixed Media
Blair Hobbs

06/15/2026

Join Bill Ferris, founding director of the Center for Southern Studies, author, scholar, and folklorist, in conversation with Milly West, photographer and former owner of Southside Gallery, on Mississippi Self-taught and Folk Artists in the Museum Collections.

Wednesday, June 17
5:30 - 7:00PM
University Museum

Lonely Soul, n.d.
Luster Willis (b. Terry, MS, 1913–1991)

06/07/2026

Brown Bag Summer Series, Greenfield Farm, Writers Residency

Join us Tuesday, July 7th from 12 to 1 pm, for a conversation with photographer Thad Lee about his year-long residency documenting Greenfield Farm. Thad will discuss the process behind the work featured in exhibitions at the Museum and the Gammill Gallery, offering a unique visual perspective on the landscape, people, and story of Greenfield Farm.

Drinks and desserts are provided, please bring your own lunch.

06/05/2026

Art After Dark: An Evening of Painting & Mocktails

Enjoy an evening of instructor-led painting, gallery exploration, and handcrafted mocktails at the museum. This relaxed after-hours event welcomes all skill levels and encourages guests to explore their creativity in a fun and supportive environment.

Wednesday, July 15th
5:00 – 7:00 PM
$25 for Museum Members // $30 for Future Members

Registration link in comments. Limited spots available.

Meet Your Instructor:
Currently based in Oxford, Autumn Wittebort received her Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Environmental Science from Allegheny College and is currently an MFA candidate at the University of Mississippi, where she also serves as a teaching assistant in the painting department.
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06/04/2026

Join artist Blair Hobbs for a creative exploration of poetry and mixed media art through writing, collage, texture, and visual storytelling.

Participants will experiment combining words and imagery in an inspiring, hands-on workshop environment.

June 22 - 26, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Break: 12:00–1:00 PM)
$275 for Museum Members // $300 for Future Members

Registration link in bio. Limited spots available.

Riot of Spring, 2026
Mixed Media
Blair Hobbs

05/22/2026

Join Bill Ferris, founding director of the Center for Southern Studies, author, scholar, and folklorist, in conversation with Milly West, photographer and former owner of Southside Gallery, on Mississippi Self-taught and Folk Artists in the Museum Collections.

Wednesday, June 17
5:30 - 7:00PM
University Museum

Lonely Soul, n.d.
Luster Willis (b. Terry, MS, 1913–1991)