"Walking on Water" is the title of a unique art catalog published by The Arts, Hancock County Mississippi. The purpose of the book is to promote the art and artists of Hancock County. The full-color, 58-page catalog features artwork by 66 of the artist members and includes examples of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photographs, original prints, books, jewelry, stain glass, collage and wood carvings.
It includes a history of the county and information about The Arts organization both before and after Hurricane Katrina. There is a brief description of the efforts to help artists obtain much-needed art supplies and the address for The Arts Disaster Relief Fund.
In addition, the catalog includes bios of four outstanding artists that Hancock County claims as its own: Richmond Barthe, Alice Moseley, Stephen Ambrose and Pete Fountain. While Barthe was born here and went on to travel the world, the other three traveled the world before making their home in Hancock County.
Collage on the catalogue cover shows works created by Hancock County artists. (The Arts, Hancock County Mississippi)
The Wingate Foundation, of Siloam Springs, Ark., graciously funded a grant for the publication, which was submitted by Vice President Claire Haun. It will be used to raise funds and raise awareness of the plight of these Gulf Coast artists. Design and pre-press was by b.r. studio & design, photography and reproduction of artwork by B. R. Hawkins, publication by Grey Oyster Publications.
Malcolm White, director of the Mississippi Arts Commission, wrote the forward for the catalog and other noted dignitaries contributed remarks, including President George W. Bush and former President William J. Clinton.
“Setting aside all fear of the ruthless storm, Peter stepped out of the boat. Despite all that was in evidence around him, he found the courage to trust. And it was in that one brief moment, he walked on water. For those few incredible steps, he walked on water.
"For us, in the aftermath of a ruthless storm, we are walking on faith. Despite all that is in evidence around us, we are painting, dancing, singing, writing, drawing, printing, sculpting …we are creating. And it is in this one moment, we are walking on water.” B.R. Hawkins.
The catalog, which costs $20.00, will be available for sale at all art exhibits and art events involving The Arts, and on The Arts web site: www.hancock-art.com. In old town Bay St. Louis, the book can be found at Social Chair, 212 Main Street, and at The Artists at 220 Main.
For more information, call Angela Sallis at 228-216-7725.
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Thank you for continuing a great legacy of creativity, fortitude, and spirit of the citizens of Bay St. Louis. Nothing can stop the rebirth and the energy of such a great place!
carol Wahler, Falls Church, VA (Sent May 12, 2006 5:02:02 PM)
I skipped across the top of the water once....but there wuz a snake after me!!!
andy,ms (Sent May 12, 2006 8:07:02 PM)
Walking on Water. I like that. Stay strong and keep the faith.
Jane, Southern Mississippi (Sent May 13, 2006 3:44:38 AM)
Thank you for all that information, Gwen! I'll have to take a look and see what its all about.
Stephanie Umbro, Maine (Sent May 13, 2006 11:00:25 PM)
My wife tried to walk on water once too{she wuz drunk}...sank like a stone!...like to have not got that ski-rope around her quick enough...i revived her though....with very little Brain Damage!!!
andy,ms (Sent May 18, 2006 8:15:19 PM)
acksully I lied....she just fell off da boat!....had ta toat her to da camper....dat's not fun....she has fist's big as hamhocks.....Sharon Jean....is a pretty good sized gal!
andy,ms (Sent May 29, 2006 8:48:23 PM)
Andy, I like you, but I think Sharon Jean should hit you up side the head.
Jane, Southern Mississippi (Sent May 31, 2006 2:45:12 AM)
She has ....and it hurts...Jane!!!....hospitalized my ass once
andy,booneville ms. (Sent May 31, 2006 6:53:46 PM)
You know the line from a country song, "You can't live with 'em, and you just can't shoot 'em"? That's you, Andy! My husband, too. But we would be lost without ya'll. Keep on trucking.
Jane, Southern Mississippi (Sent Jun 1, 2006 12:51:26 AM)
Jane, now you have hurt my feelings!!!!....dangitt!
andy,ms (Sent Jun 1, 2006 8:51:14 PM)
been shot before!!!....it don't feal good!!!...ouch
andy,ms (Sent Jun 1, 2006 8:55:04 PM)
Wouldn't it be neat if the artists used some of these posts in their art? They could call it "Rising from Ruin."
And Andy, you know I didn't mean it. Besides, I don't have a gun.
Jane, Southern Mississippi (Sent Jun 3, 2006 1:34:12 AM)
Jane, if have no gun....get one there are hooligans out there!....just wish i had'nt gave Sharon Jean one!....she's a pretty good shot....i gotta zig-n-zag ta get away when she's mad...and i can't run as fast as i used to!!!!
andy,ms (Sent Jun 7, 2006 10:40:03 PM)
And hey Gwen!....i'm sorry ...this got a way off base...didn't it?
andy,ms (Sent Jun 7, 2006 10:42:22 PM)
Gwen, write a new post.....and i'll try to control myself!....dangitt!....sorry
andy,ms (Sent Jun 13, 2006 8:47:28 AM)
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