MISSISSIPPIANS
& THEIR STORIES
THE FIRST YEAR
AFTER KATRINA
& THEIR STORIES
THE FIRST YEAR
AFTER KATRINA
Although this exhibition project began because of Katrina, we never could have anticipated how incredibly relevant its content and imagery would become for everyone in our country nearly 4 years later ... the enduring Human Spirit in the midst of life’s greatest challenges and adversities. This exhibition is for EVERYONE.
“ The character of a people and their ability to inspire others is not shown in times of comfort and ease, but in those times of greatest adversity. ”
Backyards & Beyond is a Mississippi nonprofit arts organization ... dedicated to creating and managing art exhibitions that celebrate, enhance, and encourage the strength, resiliency and hope of the human spirit. These exhibitions serve to educate, motivate, and promote public awareness of how people's lives are affected by the events and social situations of the day.
Why We Were Formed
Following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, there was recognition of the need to document and present in an historic and meaningful way the personal stories of those affected in our home state, Mississippi. The organization Backyards and Beyond grew out of this recognition and works to organize and tour fine art exhibitions through museums, art centers, and universities across the South and the nation.
Following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, there was recognition of the need to document and present in an historic and meaningful way the personal stories of those affected in our home state, Mississippi. The organization Backyards and Beyond grew out of this recognition and works to organize and tour fine art exhibitions through museums, art centers, and universities across the South and the nation.
Support & Funding
As a non-profit organization, Backyards and Beyond depends on the generosity of those who recognize the importance of art in recording history and influencing the condition of our world. Please consider adding your name to those already giving their support, which is necessary to keep this work alive. Your donation to Backyards and Beyond, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
As a non-profit organization, Backyards and Beyond depends on the generosity of those who recognize the importance of art in recording history and influencing the condition of our world. Please consider adding your name to those already giving their support, which is necessary to keep this work alive. Your donation to Backyards and Beyond, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
“ There is healing in the telling...
and the being heard. ”
and the being heard. ”
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