Mississippi has long been home to writers, painters, sculptors, blues artists, quilters and others who have helped define the very essence of this land, ... Restoring our artists and arts organizations is vital to the rebuilding of this state.
I've just been overwhelmed by the outpouring of people who want to help our arts organizations and artists. ... They want to give money, they want to help,
The Coast is one of the shining stars in the crown of the arts in the state, ... It's devastating, especially not to know right now what's going on, or have a handle on it. It's sad.