Museum of Art
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The University of Southern Mississippi Museum of Art presents exhibitions and programs that connect the University and surrounding community with art and artists from across the region and beyond.
Located in the historic George Hurst Building on Southern Drive, the museum’s Gallery of Art and Design serves as its primary exhibition space.
Exhibitions and Programs
The Gallery of Art and Design presents exhibitions ranging from historical to contemporary, featuring the work of regional and national artists.
The gallery also provides opportunities for education and engagement through lectures, workshops and symposia featuring artists, critics, curators and historians.
Our History
The University of Southern Mississippi Museum of Art was established in 1997 by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees, expanding upon the C.W. Woods Gallery, which was founded in 1977.
In 2014, the Art and Design program and Museum of Art moved to the George Hurst Building, where the 2,000-square-foot Gallery of Art and Design opened as a dedicated space for exhibitions and events.