COLUMBUS – Mississippi University for Women and the Columbus Arts Council are teaming up again to bring the Under the Oaks Art Festival to campus.
Set for Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the festival will line Welty Drive with about 40 vendors selling handmade goods beneath the shade of sprawling oak trees. Live music will fill the air, and food trucks will keep shoppers fueled as they browse everything from jewelry and paintings to ceramics and crafts.
“We’re excited to welcome artists and the community to the W’s vibrant campus for the third Under the Oaks Art Festival,” said Erik Studdard, a graphic designer at MUW and one of the event coordinators.
The festival is free and open to the public, offering a chance to enjoy a day of creativity, conversation and local flavor.
The partnership with the Columbus Arts Council helps the university connect with artists and gives CAC a platform to carry out its mission.
“The Columbus Arts Council is proud to continue this partnership,” said Quan Walker, CAC’s executive director. “This festival reflects our shared commitment to the arts and the power of partnership in enriching our community. It’s a space where emerging and established artists can showcase their work, connect with audiences and grow their careers.”
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