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All Are Welcome Here
Designed by local business owner Anne Madden in response to HB 1523, the mural and corresponding slogan “All Are Welcome Here” has become an unofficial motto for Old Town Bay St. Louis – spotlighting the diverse and welcoming nature of this coastal community. In addition to the mural next to Mockingbird Café, you will see this sign displayed proudly in several storefronts throughout Old Town.
Mockingbird Café
110 South Second Street in Bay St. Louis
Whether you want to get lost in an art museum or explore a quirky seaside gallery, The Secret Coast is the perfect place to indulge your inner art-enthusiast. From large-scale murals in
the middle of downtowns to beach-front sculptures, Coastal Mississippi is brimming with art of all kinds – perfect to safely enjoy outside while practicing social distancing!
story by Patrick Clay photos courtesy of Coastal Mississippi
100 Men Hall D.B.A.
100 Men Hall D.B.A, a longtime center of Black social life and entertainment, was built in 1922 by the One Hundred Members’ Debating Benevolent Association. In 2018, current owner Rachel Dangermond commissioned visual artists Wendo and JoLean to paint a mural that represents a visual storyboard of the history of the Hall, recalling performances by legendary artists such as Etta James, Big Joe Turner, Professor Longhair and more.
303 Union Street in Bay St. Louis
Fishbone Alley
Once recognized by the New York Post as one of “eight American streets you’ve never heard of,” this Gulfport alleyway is a funky little destination that backs up to a number of restaurants and bars located around the area, featuring original local
art and the occasional live musical performance!
2609 14th Street in Gulfport
Greetings From Biloxi
The Greetings From Biloxi mural is a proud addition to the ongoing public art series being commissioned by Biloxi Main Street. Mural artist Cali Rob utilized iconic Coastal Mississippi imagery such as the Biloxi Lighthouse, card games from our world-class casino properties and delicious seafood to create an Instagram- worthy photo experience. Think of it as a vintage postcard come to life!
Vieux Marche Plaza
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154 G. E. Ohr Street in Biloxi
All Are Welcome Here
Public Art
photo courtesy Fun Money Mom
100 Men Hall
Fishbone Alley
photo courtesy Traveling Newlyweds
in Coastal Mississippi
Greetings From Biloxi
photo courtesy Instagram User @iammichellemarabe