{"id":31171,"date":"2025-01-09T10:50:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T16:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=31171"},"modified":"2025-01-09T11:31:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T17:31:57","slug":"new-year-new-inspiration-mississippis-creative-makers-and-trailblazers","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/experiences\/new-year-new-inspiration-mississippis-creative-makers-and-trailblazers\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New Inspiration: Mississippi\u2019s Creative Makers and Trailblazers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8\">As a new year begins, it brings with it the promise of fresh perspectives, renewed creativity, and a celebration of the people who breathe life into their communities. Mississippi, a state steeped in history, charm, and soulful expression, is home to artisans, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who are redefining what it means to be a creative force. Whether through handcrafted art, innovative businesses, or groundbreaking ideas, these trailblazers inspire with their passion, perseverance, and unique contributions to Mississippi\u2019s evolving cultural tapestry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-right:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Laurel-Mercantile-Store.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31178 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:450px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Laurel-Mercantile-Store.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31178 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Laurel-Mercantile-Store.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Laurel-Mercantile-Store-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Laurel-Mercantile-Store-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Laurel-Mercantile-Store-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Laurel-Mercantile-Store-533x400.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8\">Take Erin Napier, for instance, whose work has shined a national spotlight on Mississippi\u2019s small-town beauty and creative spirit. As the co-host of HGTV\u2019s <em>Home Town<\/em>, Erin, along with her husband Ben, has transformed Laurel, Mississippi, into a must-visit destination and a model for downtown revitalization. Through design, art, and storytelling, Erin embodies the essence of a modern-day visionary\u2014blending respect for history with a fresh take on style and community building. Her work reminds us that creativity isn\u2019t just about what you make but also about how you inspire others to see the magic in their surroundings.&nbsp;While in Laurel, be sure to visit the Napier&#8217;s three stores \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/things-to-do\/attractions\/laurel-mercantile-co\/\"><strong>Laurel Mercantile Co.<\/strong><\/a>, Scotsman General Store, and Scent Library. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-St.-John-Midtowner-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31180 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:450px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-St.-John-Midtowner-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31180 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-St.-John-Midtowner-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-St.-John-Midtowner-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-St.-John-Midtowner-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-St.-John-Midtowner-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-St.-John-Midtowner.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8\">Across the state, makers like Robert St. John, celebrated chef, author, and restaurateur, have left their mark on Mississippi\u2019s food scene. Based in Hattiesburg, Robert\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit shines through establishments like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/things-to-do\/casual\/crescent-city-grill\/\">Crescent City Grill<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/things-to-do\/casual\/the-midtowner\/\">The Midtowner<\/a><\/strong>, and other enterprises that provide an elevated Southern food experience. His dedication to honoring Mississippi\u2019s culinary traditions while adding a creative twist has made him a local legend. Through food, Robert tells the story of the state\u2019s heritage, connecting communities and sparking pride with every dish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Stephen-Phillips.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31182 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:450px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Stephen-Phillips.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31182 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Stephen-Phillips.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Stephen-Phillips-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Stephen-Phillips-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Stephen-Phillips-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Stephen-Phillips-533x400.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8\">Mississippi\u2019s artists are equally worthy of celebration. In the small town of Crawford, near Starkville, potter <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenspotterhouseproductions.com\/\">Stephen Phillips<\/a><\/strong> crafts beautiful pottery that reflects a unique take on timeless ceramic forms, glazes, and global traditions. His work, like so many Mississippi makers, is a reflection of the artist&#8217;s deep faith and spirituality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Cedric-Burnside.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31184 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:450px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Cedric-Burnside.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31184 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Cedric-Burnside.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Cedric-Burnside-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Cedric-Burnside-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Cedric-Burnside-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Cedric-Burnside-533x400.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cedric_Burnside#\/media\/File:Cedric_burnside-14.jpg\">Shoalsmusicfan<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8\">And let\u2019s not forget the musicians and writers who keep Mississippi\u2019s creative legacy alive. The soulful melodies of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedricburnside.net\/\">Cedric Burnside<\/a><\/strong>, a Grammy-winning Hill Country blues musician, capture the heart and history of Mississippi\u2019s music. His work carries forward a sound that has inspired generations, proving that art can both honor tradition and evolve for modern audiences. Meanwhile, authors like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mswritersandmusicians.com\/mississippi-writers\/jesmyn-ward\">Jesmyn Ward<\/a><\/strong>, a two-time National Book Award winner, bring Mississippi\u2019s stories to life on the page, sharing the complexities and beauty of the South with the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8\">These are just a few of the artisans, visionaries, and entrepreneurs who are shaping Mississippi\u2019s culture and community in bold and exciting ways. Their work fosters connection, innovation, and pride, reminding us that creativity is a powerful force for change. Whether through revitalizing small towns, crafting beautiful works of art, telling untold stories, or redefining Southern cuisine, Mississippi\u2019s trailblazers embody the spirit of the new year: hopeful, ambitious, and full of possibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8\">As we step into the months ahead, let\u2019s take inspiration from these makers and doers who see beauty, opportunity, and potential in everyday life. Their passion is proof that creativity doesn\u2019t just shape the future; it builds communities, strengthens culture, and honors the stories of those who came before. Mississippi\u2019s creative makers are dreamers, innovators, and changemakers who show us all what\u2019s possible \u2013 one vision, one creation, and one story at a time.&nbsp;<br><br><em>Interested in learning more about Mississippi&#8217;s greatest creative icons and trailblazers? Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/things-to-do\/art-museums\/mississippi-arts-entertainment-experience-the-max\/\">Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience<\/a> (The Max) in Meridian. The museum&#8217;s galleries include interactive exhibits and a hall of fame highlighting the influences, cultural connections, and global impact of Mississippi&#8217;s most beloved arts and entertainment luminaries.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mississippi, a state steeped in history, charm, and soulful expression, is home to artisans, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who are redefining what it means to be a creative force.  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