Partners

Columbus Arts Council
To present, promote, support, and inspire artists and creative endeavors. The Council advocates a better understanding of and appreciation for the arts and their role in our diverse community.

662-328-2787
http://columbus-arts.org

Mississippi University for Women
Founded in 1884 as the first public college for women in the United States, MUW is a tradition-rich university that has been home to such noted personalities as Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eudora Welty, among others. Over 30 years ago, MUW opened its doors to men.

662-329-4750
www.muw.edu

R.E. Hunt Museum & Cultural Center
R.E. Hunt opened its doors during the late 1950s – educating thousands of African American students during a time when segregation and racism plagued our society. Following school integration in 1971, R. E. Hunt remained a viable educational asset to all students in Columbus, MS – operating until its closure in 2011.

Today, R. E. Hunt is preserved as a museum and cultural center and has been designated as a Mississippi Historic Landmark.