Upcoming Events

Over the course of six engaging sessions, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to begin a brand-new play or continue developing a script already in progress. Designed for both first-time and continuing playwrights, the class focuses on the essential elements of the craft—developing authentic characters, writing compelling dialogue, and shaping stories through plot and structure. Each week...

Created and curated by award-winning textile artist Torreah “Cookie” Washington, In Praise of the Ancestors highlights the innovation and creativity of African American fiber artists. From quilts to mixed-media pieces, the exhibition blends traditional and contemporary techniques to create visual narratives that are at once personal and universal. Several quilts included in this exhibition have...

Join nationally recognized quilter and cultural preservationist Cookie Washington for a hands-on workshop celebrating the traditions of Gullah artistry. Cookie will guide participants through the rag rug technique made famous by Sharon Cooper-Murray, “The Gullah Lady.” Rooted in resourcefulness, this heritage craft transformed everyday materials into works of beauty and function, passed down...

Join us for a screening of the documentary Echoes of The Forks of Cypress, which explores the intertwined lives of the enslaved people and their enslavers at the Forks of Cypress plantation in Florence, Alabama. The film highlights the historical significance of the plantation, focusing on the daily lives, struggles, and resilience of the enslaved individuals who lived and worked there. Today...

Now located in the NEW Simpson Art Center! Open Studios is a program that is open to the public once a month, from 10 am to Noon, and invites guests to spend time with a sculptor and observe the various processes employed to produce a sculpture from clay to bronze. Guests are encouraged to ask questions. Included with garden admission.

Over the course of six engaging sessions, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to begin a brand-new play or continue developing a script already in progress. Designed for both first-time and continuing playwrights, the class focuses on the essential elements of the craft—developing authentic characters, writing compelling dialogue, and shaping stories through plot and structure. Each week...

Unleash your creativity and sip on something delightful at our Sip and Sculpt! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking for a fun way to unwind, this hands-on experience lets you mold your masterpiece while enjoying your favorite drink. Join us for an afternoon of creativity, good vibes, and great company. No experience is needed – just bring your imagination, and we’ll provide everything...

Join us for an engaging talk by Frank, author of How to Forage For Mushrooms Without Dying: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide—the essential book he wishes he’d had when starting out. This comprehensive guide covers 81 species, including edible, medicinal, artisanal finds, and a few to avoid. With nearly 60,000 copies sold, it ranks in the top 5% of all printed books, and expert forager Sam Thayer calls...

Conjure is a body of work by photographer Easton Selby, rooted in the magic, mysticism, and spiritual complexity of the American South. For over forty years, this landscape, both physical and emotional, has shaped how Selby sees himself and those around him. His earliest memories are steeped in the sounds of cicadas, the rituals of Sunday church, and the lush vegetation along the Mississippi River...

Over the course of six engaging sessions, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to begin a brand-new play or continue developing a script already in progress. Designed for both first-time and continuing playwrights, the class focuses on the essential elements of the craft—developing authentic characters, writing compelling dialogue, and shaping stories through plot and structure. Each week...