Meridian Public School District to Host 2nd Annual Festival of the Arts at The MAX
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | April 14, 2025
Meridian, MS – April 14, 2025 – The Meridian Public School District is proud to announce its upcoming Festival of the Arts, a vibrant celebration of student creativity, talent, and expression, set to take place on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), with performances beginning at 5:30 p.m.
This free community event will showcase the artistic achievements of students across all areas of the arts, including visual art, choir, dance, theater, culinary arts, piano, band, media arts, and more. Attendees will enjoy an engaging evening of performances, exhibits, and demonstrations that highlight the depth of talent within the Meridian Public School District.
“We are excited to once again celebrate the diverse talents of our students and to share their hard work and passion with the community,” said Antonio Altman, MPSD District Arts Director. “The Festival of the Arts is an important part of our commitment to arts education and creative expression.”
The event is a collaborative effort presented by the Meridian Public School District in partnership with The MAX and Any Given Child Meridian, which work together to ensure equitable access to the arts for all students in Meridian.
"Inspiring young people to engage in the arts is core to our mission, and incorporating arts into the classroom is a proven strategy to increase attendance and improve academic performance,” said Penny Kemp, President and CEO of The MAX. "We applaud MPSD for their efforts and are honored to highlight these students and their artistic pursuits as we leverage the arts to support educational initiatives and build a stronger community."
For more information about the Festival of the Arts or to get involved, please email Antonio Altman, at aaltman@mpsdconnect.org.
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About Meridian Public School District: The Meridian Public School District strives to inspire and develop excellence in everyone. MPSD serves 4,500 students on ten school campuses. For more information, please visit us on the web at www.mpsdk12.net.
