RCAA Members Showcase their work at the MS Diagnostic Lab in 2008

Members of the Rankin County Arts Alliance showcased their work in Mississippi early in 2008 at the MS Diagnostic Lab.

Friday, January 12, 2007

RCAA Membership Drive --- Saturday, 02/17/2007


WANTED: Creatives from the Rankin County area who are interested in promoting their talents and networking with like-minded individuals who want only the best for our communities. Regardless of your age, the Rankin County Arts Alliance wants you!

Join us on Saturday, February 17, 2007 for our first membership drive of 2007. This will take place at the PEARL PUBLIC LIBRARY (on Old Brandon Road) from 11-3p.m. You will be able to meet the principals of the organizations, network with others in the creative community and join the organization that is looking to change Rankin County one person at a time.

Admission is free, however, membership dues are $10 for students, $20 for adults and $50 for organizations.

We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, feel free to call Laurel Schoolar (Vice-President) at 601.825.8059 or via email at schoolarart@yahoo.com.

Saturday, January 6, 2007

RCAA and Community Bank embark on a creative partnership


If you have visited the Community Banks in Rankin County lately, you might have noticed something: artwork by Rankin County artists. Thanks to a new partnership with RCAA member Community Bank, you will see artwork all the time--- and the best part is that it will exclusively be RCAA members!


Here are the locations that are featuring our artists (The artist of the month has art in each branch):
BRANDON
1255 W. Government St.
Brandon, MS 39042
Phone (601) 825-4323

FLOWOOD140 E. Metro
Flowood, MS 39232
Phone (601) 919-4200

PEARL
2441 Old Brandon Rd.
Pearl, MS 39208
Phone (601) 939-7979


In December 2006, RCAA Vice-President Laurel Schoolar kicked off the new venture. During the month of January 2007, our own Gayl Rouse will be showcasing her work. The other confirmed months of this New Year are as follows:

February: Debbie Hutson
March: Judy Berry
April: Tony Davenport
May: Jan McDaniel
June: Janice Robbins
July: Mary Porter


There are still months available for visual artists who are interesting in being seen this year! If you are interested and are a current member of the RCAA contact Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.201.8139.