MPSD, The MAX celebrate young talent
Published 12:05 pm Friday, April 25, 2025
Raylin Spears stands next to a table displaying his artwork Thursday during MPSD’s Festival of the Arts at The MAX. Spears has been accepted into The Mississippi School of Arts where he will continue to perfect his craft. Photo by Thomas Howard
Meridian Public School District and The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience teamed up Thursday to recognize future artists at the second annual MPSD Festival of the Arts.
The event featured creations and performances by Meridian students of all ages and ranged from pottery and drawing to percussion and choir.
In a news release announcing the event, MPSD Arts Director Antonio Altman said the district wants to celebrate and encourage the arts among its students, and the festival is a way to do that and give students an opportunity to share their art with the community.
Altman said MPSD is grateful to The MAX for its support for the arts, as well as hosting the festival for the second year in a row.
“The MAX has been a very, very engaging supporter of the arts, and in recognition of your outstanding support and dedication to the arts, the partnership and commitment has made a lasting impact on our students and community,” he said.
