The MAX - The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience

08/31/2026

What are you doing this Saturday?

Join us at The MAX for Earth's Bounty + Free First Saturday—a full day of fresh produce, live music, and free admission to The MAX.

While you're here, don't miss "John Jennings: Build Your World," our immersive experience featuring original artwork, storyboards, and interactive installations by Mississippi native and award-winning graphic novelist John Jennings.

Haven't experienced the exhibition yet, or want to take a deeper dive? Join our guided tour for a closer look at Jennings' work, his creative projects, and the processes behind the worlds he brings to life.

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08/29/2026

Personable? Like to talk to people? We're seeking experienced, reliable, and task-oriented individuals to welcome and provide excellent customer service to patrons of The MAX.

Full-time and part-time Visitor Services Associates will assist patrons with tickets and memberships, as well as with merchandise in The MAX Store.

For a full listing of jobs, or to apply, visit msarts.org/careers.

08/28/2026

We're excited to host the Mississippi Theatre Association's Fall Workshop this September! Want to get involved? See their post for more information, including a registration link. ⬇

Planning your fall calendar or looking for your next theatre adventure?

The MTA Fall Workshop is coming to the The MAX in Meridian, MS, on September 25 & 26, and it’s the perfect way to fill those dates with creativity, learning, and connection. Take a look at our jam packed schedule! Geared towards adults 18+!

Register here:
https://mississippitheatre.ludus.com/index.php

08/28/2026

Missed our Wolfe Studio 80th Anniversary Celebration last weekend?

Our temporary exhibition featuring paintings and woodblock prints by the Wolfe Family is on view at The MAX through September 26.

These works offer a glimpse into two generations of artistic vision, highlighting the distinctive voices of Karl, Mildred, and Bebe Wolfe while celebrating a shared legacy of creativity, family, and place.

08/27/2026

Mississippi, let’s show ELSIE some love!

The Columbia native is heading back to the America's Got Talent stage next Tuesday, September 1, in Round 3 of the Quarterfinals.

We’re proud to see a Mississippi artist taking her talents to one of television’s biggest stages, and we’ll be tuning in to cheer her on. Make plans to join us and support Elsie.

Tune in to America’s Got Talent next Tuesday at 7 pm central on NBC, with streaming available the following day on Peacock.

08/27/2026

Got your tickets for BET Raised Us: From Mississippi to the World?

We're rolling out the red carpet Saturday, October 3, for a high-energy, after-hours dance party hosted by Rita Brent and Merc B. Williams, featuring performances by Ariel J. and DJ Sirato. Want to make a night of it? Add on our VIP dinner experience from Chef Enrika Williams of Fauna Foodworks.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: https://www.msarts.org/events/bet-raised-us-from-mississippi-to-the-world/

08/26/2026

Inspired by seeing how John Jennings brings his comic worlds to life in our current exhibition, "John Jennings: Build Your World"? Now it’s your turn to create!

Join artist Christopher Windfield for a hands-on Digital Inking Workshop on September 12. Designed for teens and young adults, the workshop will introduce the fundamentals of digital comic creation using Clip Studio Paint, including inking, shading, linework, composition, page layouts and more.

Space is limited, so register today: https://www.msarts.org/events/digital-inking-workshop-with-chris-windfield/

08/26/2026

From the blues to country, gospel to rock and roll, Mississippi has shaped the soundtrack of America, with an influence that continues to be heard around the world.

Last month, WTVA 9 News visited The MAX, along with the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center, Elvis Presley Birthplace, GRAMMY Museum Mississippi, and Jimmie Rodgers Festival and Museum for “Made in Mississippi: America’s Music,” a five-part series exploring the people, places, and sounds that make Mississippi the Birthplace of America’s Music.

Our state's creative legacy is still being written, and we’re proud to be a part of it.

Check out WTVA's “Made in Mississippi” series below, then visit The MAX and experience that legacy for yourself.

https://www.wtva.com/community/made-in-mississippi-americas-music/

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08/25/2026

Calling all writers! ✍️

Whether you're a songwriter, poet, or author, join us for an inspiring Saturday afternoon of writing, sharing ideas, and connecting with fellow creatives through collaborative breakout sessions led by guest speaker Diane Williams, author of "Fostering Love: Resilience, Growth, and Triumph."

Free and open to the public, this event is presented in partnership with the Mississippi Writers Guild and the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance.

https://www.msarts.org/events/writers-meeting-and-workshop-august-2026/

08/24/2026

Congratulations on 80 years, The Wolfe Studio!

We had the best time celebrating the beloved fixture of the Mississippi arts community on Saturday with conversations, art activities, and an opening reception for a new Wolfe Studio exhibition.

We were especially glad to welcome Bebe Wolfe and other special guests to celebrate the legacies of Karl, Mildred, and Bebe Wolfe, and to hear stories from Wolfe Bird collectors on what these figurines have meant to generations.

"The Wolfe Creative Legacy: Works from Karl, Mildred, & Bebe Wolfe" is now on display at The MAX through September 26.