Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center

08/22/2024

One more day to get those STR applications in!

https://form.jotform.com/241685035403149

(We had some technical difficulties earlier today but they have been resolved, so if you were unable to submit your application, please try again. Our apologies for the inconvenience.)

We are excited to help REimagine, REshape, and REvitalize your communities!

08/21/2024

Only TWO more days to get your STR Application in!!

https://form.jotform.com/241685035403149

The more information you share about your project the better. There is a question at the end of the application where you can share anything not already asked and you can also attach any additional info to the application, such as budget numbers, inspiration photos, etc. Nothing is off limits to share!

We are loving hearing about your inspiring projects all over Mississippi. Keep them coming! August 23 is the last day!

06/25/2024

Are you at the MML Conference this week? If so, stop by and see Leah at booth 933 today and take our survey to be eligible for funding for our upcoming STR program! You don’t want to miss this!

If you are not at MML, you can still take the survey here: https://msudafvm.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3mltp2Jh7rA9TYa?Q_CHL

We want to hear from you on how best to reimagine, reshape, and revitalize your communities!

06/21/2024

06/21/2024

The Small Town Center was honored to be a part of the Mississippi Main Street Association 40th Anniversary celebration and awards ceremony yesterday! We even won an award for our Cowbells and Paint Pails Asphalt Art Project!

The STC was instrumental in starting MS Main Street way back in 1984 and we have continued to collaborate, not only as a bronze sponsor, but through design trainings, design publications, and what we consider valuable work with our Main Street communities.

A huge thank you to Paige Watson for being a great Main Street director for Starkville and for nominating us for this award!

04/02/2024

Need volunteer hours? Love being outside? Love to paint?

Our CREATE class is working on a FUN asphalt art design in Amory, MS THIS Saturday, April 6 all day long! Come join us!! Sign up below to register for a time slot.

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12/14/2023

The second of three public art works, Empty Handed by Lawson King, was installed yesterday at the Sportsplex in front the Annex Building as part of the Starkville Public Art Plan that we are working on with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, along with the Starkville Area Arts Council. When we surveyed the community on where public art should be located around Starkville, the parks and downtown were the two highest responses. The scale, interactivity, and content of Lawson’s piece make the Sportsplex and its proximity to the sports fields a perfect location for this sculpture. Yay for public art!

Learn more about the Starkville Public Art Plan here:https://www.smalltowncenter.msstate.edu/sites/www.smalltowncenter.msstate.edu/files/2023-06/StarkvillePublicArtPlan_reduced.pdf

11/16/2023

Public art is taking shape in ! This is the second of three public art installations as part of the funded Starkville Public Art Plan!

Mississippi artist, is transforming the downtown breezeway by Starkville Cafe. We can’t wait to see the final product!

10/20/2023

We’ve enjoyed being a part of the conference where we picked up an award on behalf of for our collaborative work on the Roadmap project!

We especially enjoyed the walking tour of the (shown in these photos) and the great reception that followed!

10/13/2023

We’re excited to embark on a new project in Amory, MS helping provide contextual housing designs for the tornado-ravaged community.

This map shows the fascinating layout of the city, which has a North-South grid that intersects the grid defined by the railroad.

Stay tuned for more on this project!

09/28/2023

Pascagoula, you’ve been fun! We’ve enjoyed experiencing the culture, food, and creativity in your downtown!