Building Creative Economy Assets
Category: SCAC-Events
Stone County Arts Council Meeting
The Stone County Arts Council will meet on Monday, February 29, 2016, at 5:30 PM at the Visual Arts Center on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Campus at Perkinston. This is an adjustment to the regular meeting date due to conflicts.
Agenda will include planning for future workshops and other events. All are welcome.
The Centennial Mural Journey Begins
Mural artist Elizabeth Veglia (left) and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) Fine Arts Chair (right) Sandra Cassibry begin celebration of Stone County’s Centennial. The mosaic tile mural will be dedicated May 10, 2016, and is supported by a grant from the Heritage Foundation and the Stone County Economic Development Partnership (SC EDP).
Veglia, Cassibry, and MGCCC art students are working with mural architect Rusty Ryals and the SC EDP Centennial Committee on this significant project.
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Join us at the Stone County Library in Wiggins for a Birthday Party for Dr. Seuss on March 2, 2016, at 3:30 PM.
Creative Economy Workshop Scheduled
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Betsy M. Rowell 601-550-5699
Creative Economy Workshop Scheduled
Wiggins, MS—The Stone County Economic Development Partnership is planning for their second annual Creative Economy Workshop, scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 2016. The day-long program is being hosted at the Community Arts Center on the Perkinston Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. On-site registration begins at 9 a.m. the program kicks-off at 10 a.m. and concludes at 3 p.m. Cost to participate is $10.
We have an outstanding agenda for the day, speakers from across the state will share information on a variety of resources available to small communities. Representatives from MS Arts Commission, MS Main Street Assoc. and others will be in attendance. Mississippi’s creative economy employs more than 60,000 people in job sectors ranging from design to culinary arts, museums and heritage. Most important, the concept is creating a buzz across the state and is generating excitement in small towns that now see new opportunities they may not have considered, new ways to generate, attract and keep jobs. Taking advantage of our county’s cultural and creative resources can both stimulate the local economy and lay the foundation for future growth and stability.
Lunch is being prepared for us by the award-winning Stone High School Culinary Arts students. You may register at: scedp@stonecounty.com
The Stone County Economic Development Partnership is organized under the general laws of Mississippi as a not-for-profit, public corporation authorized by the Mississippi State Legislature in 1999. The organization plays a vital role in providing one voice to local business owners and those looking to locate in Stone County.
Betsy M. Rowell, Executive Director
Stone County Economic Development Partnership
115 Hatten Avenue East
P.O. Box 569
Wiggins, MS 39577
Cell: 601-550-5699
Office: 601-928-5418
Fax: 601-928-6469
www.stonecounty.com
Free Little Library Houses
The Friends of Stone County Librariesis proud to sponsor “Free Little Library Houses” in our public and school libraries and features local artists. The “Seuss House” was designed and built by the Stone County Prisoners and painted by Stone County Artist Kelly Spacht. This library is located at the Stone Elementary School and offers books to children. A book exchange is recommended but not required!
Dizzy Dean’s Birthday Celebrated
Great day at the Dizzy Dean Welcome Center in Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi, celebrating Dizzy’s Birthday ! Come see Dizzy’s mural at the Welcome Center and meet “Dizzy” the cat!
Dizzy was born January 16, 1910, in Lucas, Arkansas, but called Stone County home for many years.
Kym Carraway Book Signing
Community Notes:
Join us January 14, 2016, at noon at the Lightered Know Community Kitchen for the signing of Song of the Birds. Kym’s newest book includes her beautiful bird paintings and spiritual notes.
The Friends of Stone County Libraries will have a short business meeting followed by the book signing. Bring lunch to share. Open to all interested citizens.
Artist Debra Baldinger recently presented a drawing class through the Stone County Arts Council!
The next SCAC workshop is “funky fish” with Artist Kelly Spacht on October 10th. For more information about workshops, to register or meetings, call 601-928-6298.
Stone County Arts Council 