Meridian Museum of Art receives $7,000 donation from Earnest Workers Circle, King’s Daughters and Sons Rest Home Foundation

Published 9:53 am Thursday, January 22, 2026

Pictured left to right: Kate Cherry, executive director MMA; Virginia Hodges, Vice President Earnest Workers Circle; Caleb Phillips, deputy director MMA. Submitted photo

The Meridian Museum of Art on Wednesday announced it is the recipient of a $7,000 contribution from the Earnest Workers Circle and the King’s Daughters and Sons Rest Home Foundation. With this gift, total support from the two organization has reached $42,000 to date.

The Earnest Workers Circle, which has served the Meridian community for more than a century, is committed to promoting literacy, education, and opportunities that enrich local residents. The King’s Daughters and Sons Rest Home Foundation likewise continues a long tradition of charitable service and community support.

Funding from this donation will be directed toward youth outreach efforts at the Meridian Museum of Art, including the purchase of art supplies, materials and resources for educational programming and community events.

“We are deeply grateful for the continued support of the Earnest Workers Circle and the King’s Daughters and Sons Rest Home Foundation,” said Kate Cherry, executive director of Meridian Museum of Art. “Their contributions directly enable us to expand arts access for young people and foster creativity throughout our community.”

The Meridian Museum of Art is committed to offering meaningful arts programming, exhibitions, and cultural opportunities for all ages in Meridian and the surrounding region.

The Museum is supported by its members and patrons, the city of Meridian, the Phil Hardin Foundation, the Mississippi Arts Commission, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Riley Foundation, the Community Foundation of East Mississippi, and the Paul and Sherry Broadhead Foundation.

The museum is located at 628 25th Avenue. Its public hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is always free. For more information, contact Caleb Phillips at 601-693-1501 or meridianmuseum@bellsouth.net.