ArtsNatchez Gallery Intriguing & Vibrant

Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, native Jerry Dixon moved to Natchez, Mississippi, and set up residence, followed by a few other artists who purchased property and contributed to the community such as Marby Schon and husband Andrew Tilden, Keith Karlson, and Tony Eccles. Dixon ran an art studio, Serenity, in Bay St. Louis as did Karlson with his Mississippi Gallery.

In 2008, Karlson and Dixon were instrumental in the local establishment of ArtsNatchez, a unique gallery showcasing the works of many artists with each of them alternating days of opening and running the gallery one day a week. Those involved created a governing board for their activities, and ArtsNatchez is now in its fifteenth year of operations.

ArtsNatchez Gallery is a nonprofit organization formed to promote the arts in the greater Natchez area. As part of this mission, the gallery provides a venue for local artists with the studio’s operation handled by various volunteer committees composed of patron members and participating artists who take on everything from community outreach to facilities maintenance.

Caroline Weir

Deborah McNeal

Dianne Penfield with James Ellis

Madison Kunkle

ArtsNatchez Board Members Connie Burns, Mary Ann Spell, Brad Bruce, and Elaine Gemmell

Allyn DeVries