Sarah Shelton had no idea that she'd turn a hobby giving ballet lessons into a school with a full-time staff and 14 instructors.
- by Lisa Monti - photos courtesy DSFA 
-DSFA has a wonderful community of hardworking actors
After a two-year hold due to COVID, The Arts, Hancock County has hit the ground running this fall with three major events scheduled during the month of September – including the grand opening of their new headquarters.
- by Connie Voight 
Rendering of the refurbished headquarters for The Arts, Hancock County.
This weekend, artists from the Bay and beyond bring their creativity and brilliance to the Depot District for the area’s biggest art show.
- by Connie Voight 
Over 30 Gulf Coast artists will be displaying their work for sale at ArtsAlive! this weekend.
A historical marker recognizes an important local figure in the Gulf Coast arts culture.
- by Steve Barney 
The 2015 Nereids Court dressed in costumes designed by Carter Church, who will be honored with a historical plaque. Shoofly archive photo by Matt Molinary.
Every day, thousands of drivers pass the blank concrete slabs at Exit 13 on Interstate 10, originally created to mark the high-water level of Hurricane Katrina. Now, the City of Bay St. Louis is working with local artists to revitalize the landmark with murals. - by Steve Barney  The marker before it was painted over, photo by Ellis Anderson
J. Michael Dumoulin’s exhibit illustrates “the relaxed culture and beach setting” of Mississippi’s three coastal counties through sublime photographs and evocative illustrations.
- by J. Michael Dumoulin - photos by Ellis Anderson and courtesy WGZMuseum and John Dumoulin 
J. Michael Dumoulin cuts the ribbon at his exhibition opening at Waveland's Ground Zero Museum recently. Photo courtesy WGZMuseum
Coast residents longing for more opportunities to purchase work by local artists will soon have their wishes fulfilled with the new series of pop-up markets called “Art Without Walls.”
- Story by Connie Travis Voight 
Artist: Rosie Dumoulin of Flatcreek Studios
"The French Potager," watercolor by Herb Willey.
In this episode, Kerry and Steve visit with watercolor artist Herb Willey. Then it's off to Gallery 220 on Second Saturday to see what's new. Finally, Kerry heads over to the new Starfish Café to talk with owner Di Fillhart.
- by Steve Barney and Kerry Maloney
In the fifth episode, Steve, The Mad Podder, talks with recent retiree Edmund Meyer about living the golf cart life in Old Town. Then it’s a quick trip up Main Street for Second Saturday at Gallery 220 with local artists Spencer Gray, Jr. and artist of the month Amy Kramer.
- by Steve Barney 
Golf carts are a fact of life in BSL. Shoofly archive photo from the 2016 Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Mardi Gras parade.
The Fourth Episode of the ART.BSL Podcast features an interview with Ellis Anderson, publisher of the Shoofly Magazine, and a visit with the Mystic Krewe of The Seahorse’s own Captain Longbeard and Lady Claiborne.
- by Steve Barney 
The third exciting podcast in the new ART.BSL series features one of the most dynamic volunteers in Hancock County; the first inaugural Cardboard boat race; and the Smithsonian traveling art exhibit in Waveland.
- by Steve Barney 
Hilarity ensues as the Singles division takes to the water! Photo by Gregg Martel.
Launching in July: a new weekly podcast focusing on the Coastal arts scene and its importance to the local economy.
Traveler Broad Instagram star Kerry Maloney is featured on the first ART/BSL podcast with host Steve Barney.
On June 5-6, mural designs by local artists will be painted around Old Town as part of a new celebration of the arts.
- by Steve Barney 
A new mural spelling out "LOVE" in international sign language is just one of the fun new murals being painted in Old Town as part of a new "Wall to Wall" Arts Fest! The artist is Andrew Switzer of Gulfport.
Did you miss Mardi Gras this year? You’ll have another chance to celebrate in May at a gala to kick off a capital campaign for The Arts, Hancock County!
- by Steve Barney 
Benefactor Mamie Hillery (center) with The Arts board members Steve Barney and Joan Coleman celebrating with a few of Carter Church's creations. photo by Ellis Anderson.
Dr. James Inabinet continues on a decades-long journey to understand and articulate what it means to be human. His upcoming discussion at 100 Men Hall delves into his quest. 
Speaker James Inabinet on the Tin Porch at the 100 Men Hall. Ann Madden photo.
What: “Becoming Fully Human”
Where: Tin Shed porch, 100 Men Hall, 303 Union Street, Bay Saint Louis, MS When: Friday, April 23, 7–8:30 pm Open to the Public Free, but more event info here.
A new documentary by a Pass Christian filmmaker takes an unflinching look behind the scenes of a five-year statewide battle.
- by Ellis Anderson 
Thanks to a generous benefactor The Arts, Hancock County has a new home, a building with a legacy of remarkable creativity.
- story by Steve Barney - photos by Ellis Anderson 
Benefactor Mamie Hillery (center) with The Arts board members Steve Barney and Joan Coleman celebrating with a few of Carter Church's creations. photo by Ellis Anderson
The addition of more original paintings by the late Alice Moseley significantly expands the collection of the museum named in her honor.
- story by Steve Barney 
A detail from one of Alice Moseley's most iconic paintings, "The House is Blue but the Old Lady Ain't."
Local artists were financially stranded when COVID-19 left them without an audience for their work. The MAC CARES program brought relief.
- Story by Steve Barney 
Malcolm White, executive director of MAC, addresses a crowd at the 100 Men Hall.
He’s one of the heppest cats on the Gulf Coast - meet visionary artist, acclaimed musician, teacher, dad and uber-geek Steven Harper.
- story by Steve Barney 
Steven Harper and "friend."
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