Local Creatives Gallery
The Local Creatives were formed in 2017 by current Mary C. Arts and Culture Coordinator Sarah Qarqish, founder of HannaBerry Studio, in order to connect with other creative entrepreneurs. Moving from Jackson, MS to the coast was isolating for Sarah Q. and she wanted to connect with the local community.
The Local Creatives are a group of creative entrepreneurs who are working artists selling and showing their work. There are currently 30 members. The Local Creatives Gallery was formed in 2018, curated quarterly by Sarah Q. This gallery presents opportunities to sell and showcase your work within the Mary C.
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To exhibit in the Local Creatives Gallery you must become a Local Creative. First you will complete an application. This application can be found at the link below! New member applications are due by August 15th. Next you will have a meeting with Sarah Qarqish to determine your candidacy. Last comes an artist waiver of liability.
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No. You do not personally need to partner with the Mary C. in order to join the Local Creatives. This is because the Local Creatives Gallery itself is a partner with the Mary C.
Summer of ‘56;
Elvis On the Coast
Join The Mary C in collaboration with The Gulf Coast Heritage Area, bringing you The Summer of ‘56; Elvis On the Coast! The three-month exhibition will feature immersive displays, a speaker series, and community-wide participation, celebrating this unforgettable chapter in music and local history!
In addition, participating restaurants along the Coast will feature Elvis-inspired food and beverages, offering guests a taste of the flavors and favorites that defined the era.
The “Elvis” undertaking is a partnership between the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center and the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area. The exhibition draws on a wealth of recorded interviews, personal interviews, photographs, videos, and archival materials that document 1956, the watershed year for Presley.
Radiant Flow
by Clay Hardwick, A.K.A Echomech
Catie Daniel & Julia Reyes Art Show
OLD SOULS BY SARAH MEGAN JENKINS
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Deconstructed-Manchac Moonlight
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Swamp Trees
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Two Souls
Previous Exhibitions
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Oct. 2025-Jan. 2026
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May 15-September 13th, 2025
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January 30th - March 25th, 2025
Christian Bailey’s powerful sculptures explore mental health, body image, and society’s marginalization of the atypical. Through his art, he courageously shares his personal experiences, laying them bare to spark conversations and remind us that no one is truly alone. Crafted with kiln-fired techniques and adorned with warm, soulful surface decorations, his work invites viewers into a deeply personal yet universal narrative of resilience and self-discovery.
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Brought to you by our teaching partner Jessie Hawkins and the Mississippi Youth Social-Emotional Learning Foundation, this space is designed to soothe the senses and promote emotional well-being. Perfect for kids and adults alike, come experience a calming environment where you can relax, recharge, and connect.
October, 2024 - 2025
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November 25th, 2023 - June, 2024
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September 30th, 2023 - November 25th, 2023
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March, 2023
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July 25 - August 25, 2022
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March - May, 2022
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Closed: December 17th, 2021
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August - October, 2021
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September 3 - December 11, 2020
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January 16 - March, 2020
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October 10, 2019 - January 16, 2020
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Purple & Red
September 26-October 10, 2019
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May - July, 2019
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May - November, 2019
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January - March, 2019