{"id":40681,"date":"2026-05-12T16:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T21:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/?page_id=40681"},"modified":"2026-05-13T16:44:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T21:44:14","slug":"alcorn-county-welcome-center-corinth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/alcorn-county-welcome-center-corinth\/","title":{"rendered":"Alcorn County Welcome Center &#8211; Corinth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-vms-white-color has-vms-mblue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5e3cfcd69a4f1db4f36965ef1943e7dd is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vms-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c399850f1906509dcc1fa91cf50fb3b9\">Mississippi Art Collection: <br>Alcorn County Welcome Center &#8211; Corinth<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Alcorn County Welcome Center in Corinth features a curated collection of original works by Mississippi artists that celebrate the cityscapes, history, and culture of the Magnolia State, offering a creative glimpse into Mississippi life. Each of the state\u2019s welcome centers showcases its own unique selection of Mississippi art, giving visitors a distinctive introduction to the creative people and noteworthy places that shape the state. The collection was curated in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/pacesettergallery.com\/\">Pacesetter Gallery<\/a>, whose support helps highlight the remarkable talent and vision of Mississippi\u2019s artists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d5417305 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Chuck Rhoads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Hometown: Brandon, MS<\/p>\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 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style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Chuck Rhoads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Hometown: Brandon, MS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grammy Museum Mississippi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">As I journeyed through the back roads of Mississippi, I uncovered the hidden gems of my state. Acknowledging Mississippi\u2019s rich artistic heritage, I decided to visit Cleveland, home of Delta State University, to explore the Grammy Museum.&nbsp;The striking modern design of the building sparked my creativity, inspiring me to see if I could translate this inspiration into a repouss\u00e9 artwork. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While sketching on drawing paper, I observed how the interplay of horizontal and vertical lines created a harmonious pattern.&nbsp;The real challenge arose when I transferred my drawing onto aluminum for the repouss\u00e9 piece.&nbsp;I had to ensure the two- and three-point perspectives aligned perfectly to convey the intended image clearly. Achieving this meant applying just the right amount of pressure with my sharp, needle-like tools to etch specific details accurately.&nbsp; I also employed various tools on both sides of the metal to establish permanent lines and depth, giving my artwork a three-dimensional effect. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Once I added shadows and highlights using paint and chemicals to depict the museum\u2019s architecture, I reflected on my work. The design of the Grammy Museum symbolizes the essence of what lies within its walls.&nbsp;Many of the individuals represented here hail from the backroads of Mississippi.&nbsp;Each one embraced their imagination, tackled challenges, collaborated with others, and faced the pressures of their craft to create music that unites us all.<\/p>\n<\/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:25%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a42613754541&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4261375487b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4261375487b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"40721\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Steamboat-Final_1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40721 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"40721\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Steamboat-Final_1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40721 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Steamboat-Final_1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Steamboat-Final_1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Steamboat-Final_1-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Steamboat-Final_1-374x500.jpg 374w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Steamboat-Final_1-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Steamboat-Final_1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Steamboat-Final_1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/noscript><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Final<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mississippi Steamboat Repouss\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Standing by the riverbanks of Vicksburg, Mississippi, I was captivated as I watched a paddleboat set sail from the port.&nbsp;This movement sparked an idea: to capture the essence of this iconic vessel through the ancient technique of repouss\u00e9 on a sheet of aluminum.&nbsp;Utilizing my tools, the strength of my hands, and my understanding of art&#8217;s fundamental elements, I aimed to transform the metal into a striking 3-dimensional representation.&nbsp; This reflection reminded me of the historical significance of these paddleboats, integral to the charm of southern river towns like Natchez and Vicksburg.&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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artist Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Both-Profile-1013x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40718 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:250px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1013\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Both-Profile-1013x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40718 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Both-Profile-1013x1024.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Both-Profile-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Both-Profile-768x776.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Both-Profile-396x400.jpg 396w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Both-Profile-500x505.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Both-Profile-800x809.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rhoads-Both-Profile.jpg 1187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A native Mississippian from Brandon, Chuck taught visual arts for almost 30 years around the inner city of the Jackson Public School District and the rural areas of the Rankin County School District.&nbsp; He is a graduate of Mississippi College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees, with advanced studies at Mississippi College and Rice University. While at Mississippi College, Chuck studied design under Ron Alexander, using a range of techniques with different grades of aluminum. Rhoads is inspired by the work of the Byzantine Empire, with their architectural designs pressed into metal using the technique of repouss\u00e9 to create their work of art. Using his imagination, Chuck is able to express his artwork while listening to music from many different composers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rhoads also appreciates watercolor and is inspired by its use of color. Chuck is able to capture the hues that he visualizes, mix the watercolors from his palette, and apply them onto his paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chuck has received numerous awards including, The Thad Cochran Distinguished Arts Educator Award by the Mississippi Alliance in Art Education in 2004, The Governor&#8217;s Award for Excellence in the Arts for Arts Education by Governor Haley Barbour and the Mississippi Arts Commission in 2011, Mississippi Art Educator of the Year by the Mississippi Art Educators in 2018 and again in 2019,&nbsp; and National Educator of the Year for Keep America Beautiful in 2019. He is currently a member of the Mississippi Craftsmen&#8217;s Guild and Genuine MS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information and to see his additional works, visit Pacesetter Gallery in Flowood, Mississippi, and pacesettergallery.com<a href=\"http:\/\/pacesettergallery.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#efefef;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\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 data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a426137557e0&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a42613755ab6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a42613755ab6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"40723\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Final-1024x689.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40723 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"40723\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Final-1024x689.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40723 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Final-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Final-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Final-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Final-540x364.jpg 540w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Final-500x337.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Final-800x539.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Final.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Sandy Hubler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Hometown: Southaven, MS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mississippi Calling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">I have always been attracted to southern cotton fields.&nbsp; The white bolls are so stark against the ground and background of the fields, making it an artist&#8217;s delight to paint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artist Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Profile-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40722 lazyload\" style=\"width:250px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Profile-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40722 lazyload\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Profile-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Profile-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Profile-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Profile-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Profile-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hubler-Profile.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sandy and her late husband, Rob, purchased an art gallery and framing company in Little Rock called The Showroom, which she has owned since 2003.&nbsp;Sandy manages to run the company and still pursue her art career. The Showroom represents over 25 artists, with a large percentage of them local.&nbsp; In addition, Sandy works with many decorators, designers, and their clients in the purchase of art for both corporate and home interiors.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sandyhublerfineart.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sandy states, \u201cI think it all started in the 3rd grade at Mountain Home Elementary School. &nbsp;A teacher set up a bouquet of flowers for us to draw and color from. I would never have believed that a piece of construction paper and a box of crayons would lead me to where I am today.&nbsp;I colored that bouquet, and it was entered in a school competition that I won for my class level.&nbsp; The prize was a check for $1.00, which I still have today.\u201d&nbsp;Her art has continued to progress to higher levels.&nbsp;Sandy won Best of Show at the Memphis Fair for professional artists, representing several states, a few years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She has been featured in several national and state magazines with her art, including <em>Art Galleries and Artists of the South<\/em>, <em>Western Art Collector<\/em>, <em>American Art Collectors<\/em>, and several local Little Rock magazines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She states, \u201cAs I get older, I seem to be more obsessed with my paintings. I would like to get looser with my art and try to take on an abstract feel.&nbsp;But, for some reason, I can\u2019t seem to make that happen. I do a lot of plein air painting and love being outdoors in a remote location.&nbsp; The farther away from a phone and computer, the better when painting.&nbsp;When I am painting on location, I have to paint fast, as the light is always changing and the shadows are getting larger.&nbsp;It is a challenge, and I love it. I paint a lot of very large paintings, ranging in size from several feet, and these paintings I paint in my home studio.\u201d&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sandyhublerfineart.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always having a horse as a child, Sandy still has horses, and when not taking care of The Showroom or painting, she competes in barrel races on some weekends.&nbsp;She states, \u201cI like to say this is my way of trying to keep fit, taking care of my horses.&nbsp;Time doesn\u2019t allow me to focus on my competition as I would like. 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Susan has also repeatedly taught plein air art workshops on the grounds of Eudora&#8217;s gardens. The artist&#8217;s connection to the site began when she attended physical therapy school in Jackson and met Barbara Lee, a classmate and volunteer at the gardens. Barbara often shared the history of Eudora&#8217;s house and gardens, emphasizing the meticulous restoration efforts. Barbara also introduced Susan to artist Susan Haltom, author of <em>One Writer&#8217;s Garden<\/em>, which details the story of Eudora&#8217;s gardens and how they, in turn, narrate our own stories. Haltom&#8217;s book highlights how garden restorers utilized diagrams created by Eudora&#8217;s mother, Chestina Welty, who designed the gardens in the late 1930s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">This painting serves as an invitation for viewers to explore Eudora&#8217;s gardens, perhaps even bringing a friend along. Much like this painting, one never knows what beautiful creations can blossom from the seeds that are planted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artist Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Patton-Profile-Closeup-741x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40724 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:250px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"741\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Patton-Profile-Closeup-741x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40724 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Patton-Profile-Closeup-741x1024.jpg 741w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Patton-Profile-Closeup-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Patton-Profile-Closeup-768x1062.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Patton-Profile-Closeup-289x400.jpg 289w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Patton-Profile-Closeup-500x691.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Patton-Profile-Closeup-800x1106.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Patton-Profile-Closeup.jpg 868w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Susan Patton is an accomplished professional artist based in North Mississippi who has pivoted from her career as a Registered Physical Therapist to fully embrace her passion for art. 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She also received First Place Overall in the Plein Air Salon for her figurative painting entitled <em>Still Stirring, At 93<\/em>, which advanced to the Top 40 out of 11,000 paintings worldwide at the PACE convention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Susan, an avid learner and educator, conducts multiple sold-out workshops each year, focusing on a variety of painting techniques, including design, brushwork, plein air, and portrait painting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Susan&#8217;s work aims to capture fleeting moments that resonate with people, focusing on the simple moments and subtle details of everyday life. 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style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Ava Jeanne Davis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Hometown: Jackson, MS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adventures at Tishomingo State Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">I had never heard of Tishomingo Park. I had never thought of traveling to that little corner of Mississippi, but that windy road up from Jackson was worth every second for the scene that unfolded before my eyes. As I exited my car, I entered a land of rocky mounds and babbling brooks that I had never seen in my part of Mississippi. The trail I trekked was wonderful and refreshing. My friends and I went to work right away to photograph the scene so I could try to capture the wonder of reality in my paintings. <em>Adventures in Tishomingo State Par<\/em>k is my best attempt, through the layering and marriage of warm, bright browns, greens, and blues, to show nature\u2019s visual feast prepared before our very eyes in Corinth, Mississippi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artist Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ava Jeanne Davis is a visual artist native to Washington, D.C., and Jackson, Mississippi. She received her formal arts education during her formative years at Wells Academic and Performing Arts Complex (formally Power APAC), before studying Studio Art and Early Childhood Psychology at Tulane University in New Orleans, where she graduated in 2023. Since graduating, she has begun pursuing a Master of Social Work while refining and maintaining her painting practice. As a young artist, Ava Jeanne has shown work in multiple group exhibits and recently concluded a 9-month residency at St. Roch Community Church in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she immersed herself in the Saint Roch community while deepening her artistic practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through every painting, watercolor, drawing, and print, Ava Jeanne constructs nostalgic moments where the figure, their environment, and the audience converse, transcending the substrate. Scenes move between warmth and coolness, singularity and groups, and direct eye contact and confrontation with the viewer. Within each piece, there exists a world where marks, strokes of color, and value either battle, dance, or sweep across the substrate, creating a relationship between the lives captured in the artwork and the life outside the piece.<br><a href=\"http:\/\/pacesettergallery.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e51bd11f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\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 data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a426137588f0&quot;}\" 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The mansion is arguably one of the most beautiful in the country, which was so inspiring. And the privilege of painting on location, absorbing and becoming part of the rich history of the mansion, and getting to know the governor and all the people who keep the mansion running was a rare privilege.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artist Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bill Wilson has lived in Mississippi for 54 of his 61 years, with a career in art spanning 35 years. His portraits are held in collections across the country, including private, government, and corporate collections. He has painted eight state Supreme Court justices and one governor for the Virginia Historical Society. The artist\u2019s work has hung in numerous galleries all over the South for decades. In 2007, he was named a Fellow of the Mississippi Arts Commission. Having worked and taught in most wet and dry mediums for most of his career, he is a trusted judge for shows across many disciplines. He is also a much sought-after instructor for both workshops and seminars, especially in figure and portrait painting.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/pacesettergallery.com\/\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/pacesettergallery.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The artist\u2019s illustration career has been truly diverse. He has created murals for organizations such as the Mississippi Opera, worked as a courtroom artist, and is an active political cartoonist. Ten years ago, he and his family founded Hapax Creative Production Company. Through it, they have produced and helped create movies and television commercials for Sony, Paramount, Warner Brothers, and many more. Working in numerous positions both in front of and behind the camera, Wilson\u2019s primary focus is concept design, storyboarding, and general illustration in the entertainment industry. He has also done motion graphics and animation, designed and sculpted puppets, and actively sculpts in clay for his concept design work. Wilson has written and illustrated five children\u2019s books, with two more slated for release this year.<a href=\"http:\/\/pacesettergallery.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bill Wilson was Artist in Residence at the Mississippi Governor\u2019s Mansion from 2017 to 2019. In 2019, he collaborated with then-Governor Phil Bryant on a coffee-table book featuring the Governor\u2019s memoirs and more than sixty plein-air paintings by Wilson covering the mansion. The artist was granted unprecedented access, and for over two and a half years, he painted from life both inside the mansion and on the mansion grounds. The book, T<em>he Governor\u2019s Mansion: A Memoir of The People\u2019s House<\/em>, was published in 2020 by University Press of Mississippi.<a href=\"http:\/\/pacesettergallery.com\/\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/pacesettergallery.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, Wilson was the Founder, Creative Director, and Illustrator for Pippin &amp; Maxx Arts and Entertainment. 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