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Festival Marketplace

The Festival Marketplace features the juried, handmade creations of 23 of Mississippi and the Deep South’s finest artists and craftspeople. Both deeply traditional crafts and more contemporary artistic expressions are represented, many inspired by the state’s rich cultural life and the natural beauty of the southern landscape.

1 Hide Bags (Kiln)

Fur and leather handbags and belts that reflect a strong connection to Mississippi and the broader deep south, through both materials and aesthetic influence.

 

Afghans by Aftan (Jackson)

Aftan learned to crochet from her grandmother at three years old and keeps her spirit alive by continuing the craft. Her most popular item is crocheted plushies; she also offers scarves, bags, and hats.

 

Art of Soul Studio & Gallery (Vicksburg)

Tony’s strength is storytelling through visual representation. His paintings utilize historical people, places, and themes that invite viewers to become engaged in what they see.

 

Bridget Cruz (Columbus)

Paintings that encourage reflection and awareness for connecting the natural and man-made worlds.

 

Bro. Shambé (Jackson)

Surface wood designer specializes in detail and manipulating the wood images to look 3D. Works are connected to nature and the birth of the blues, its joys and pains.

 

Butta Scrubs, LLC (Byram)

Body oils and scrubs that are inspired by the importance of restorative care, natural ingredients, everyday healing practices passed down through families and communities.

 

Custom Art Designs (Jackson)

One-of-a-kind pieces made out of wood and epoxy resin, including vases, cutting boards, and bowls. It’s work that stands out due to the imaginative variety and colors chosen for the pieces.

 

E.B. (Clinton)

Surrealist fashion accessories and sculptural handbags that function as both wearable art and statement pieces.

 

Existential Cowboy (Hattiesburg)

Stickers, prints, and calendars inspired by the children they have taught or by the folk art around them that bleeds into their designs.

 

Fredamind Artistry (Greenwood)

Ceramics connected to the natural clay derived from the rich river banks of the Mississippi River.

 

Klassy Krafts (Hattiesburg)

Handmade crocheted animals that have names and stories attached to them that give them each their own unique personality.

 

Lee Arts (Nashville, TN)

Art made from the woods in Mississippi. Offering handmade sculptures and bead jewelry.

 

Martin Spark Press (Laurel)

Hand-carved linocut prints and block prints that range from simple and playful to detailed and layered. Specializing in original prints inspired by southern food, domestic nostalgia, gothic botanicals, bones, and everyday objects.

 

McKercher Art & Design (Brandon)

Specializing in architectural observation in ink and watercolor. Drew McKercher’s work centers on nostalgia, music, and food in Mississippi.

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Nadabutter (Jackson)

Renada wants you to love your skin with custom-crafted, homemade all-natural “Nadabutter.” Offering body butters, soaps, and balms made out of organic, natural materials.

 

Optimal Mart (Jackson)

Colorful jewelry with beautiful gemstones, handmade to reflect the diversity of Mississippi as a whole.

 

Pearl River Glass (Jackson)

High-end, handcrafted, stained glass assemblages by either lead came or kiln. Products range from indoor to outdoor decorative and functional works.

 

Ravin Lovett, LLC (Jackson)

Handcrafted quilts that range from functional everyday pieces to intricate heirloom art. The quilts incorporate fabrics with personal or cultural significance. The designs echo southern landscapes, architectural patterns, and historical influences,

 

Spirit House Glass (Jackson)

Specializing in kiln-formed and sculpted-glass art that captures the spirit, rhythm, and storytelling traditions of Mississippi. Known for vibrant colors, fluid form, and deeply personal themes.

 

The Taylr’D Table (Byram)

A small-batch spice company offering handcrafted blends made from all natural ingredients. Each blend is thoughtfully curated to elevate everyday meals with bold, globally inspired flavors.

 

Tina’s Loft (Florence)

Jewelry designs that are simple, timeless, and represent the artist’s love for Mississippi.

 

WornWorthy (Brandon)

Mississippi fiber artist creating one-of-a-kind wearable art from reclaimed denim and textiles. Specializing in transforming well-loved materials into sculptural handbags, jewelry, and reimagined garments while preserving the character and history of the original materials.

 

Worthy Wicks (Jackson)

Handcrafted home-fragrance products that combine quality, intentional scent design, and meaning messages. Created to remind others that they are worthy of all good things.

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