Page 66 - South Mississippi Living - October, 2021

66 | October 2021
Young at Art
For the seventh year, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau has partnered with the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) to bring Young at Art to those ages 8-18.
experience and a great confidence builder. Plus, the kids keep all the proceeds from their sales.”
See a new generation of artists in the community parking lot next to WAMA, which on Saturday, November 6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., will be transformed into the Young at Art Children’s Art Market where young creatives will have the opportunity to sell their works.
There will be plenty of room for participants to social distance their booths so that everyone can be as safe
as possible. Participants must have a parent with them throughout the day.
Development and Community Liaison at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, Amanda Wymer, describes
the event as, “A wonderful opportunity to get kids in the community involved in the festival and with the museum, as well as fuel their entrepreneurial spirit. They get to live a day in the life of an artist, which is a wonderful learning
Cynthia Sutton with the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce says she created the exhibit because, “We want to foster an artist community that provides ways for young artists to showcase their pieces to the public. What better way to showcase their pieces during the Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival when more than 150,000 individuals will be in town!”
stop by the Walter Anderson Museum
Make sure to stop by and support local budding artists at this one-day-only event!
Children’s Entrepreneur Market