The GumTree Museum of Art, formerly known as the Tupelo Artist Guild, Inc, was established as a non-profit corporation in 1982. Since its opening in 1985, the GumTree Museum of Art has maintained a high standard of visual art among members and the public, and serves as an educational institution for the visual arts. It is housed in the Beaux Arts style building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is over a century old.
The Museum is a center for the promotion of the visual arts and an important cultural asset to the state of Mississippi. It does so by holding the highest quality exhibitions all year round. Various workshops are also held periodically in order to teach and encourage budding artists. Lectures by eminent artists are also held at the museum. A major part of the museum's activities includes organizing competitions among the local high schools and exhibiting their creations. The museum also has various scholarships. The art works of the recipients of these scholarships are displayed at exhibitions. A major attraction is the GumTree Festival, held in the month of May. The deadline for entries in the festival is normally mid January. Those interested in helping out can join the guild of volunteers, and can help out at exhibitions and special events.
The museum is open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm.
For more information, you can call 662-844-ARTS or email the director at tina@gumtreemuseum.com or at info@gumtreemuseum.com. The museum's website can be located at http://www.gumtreemuseum.com/
GumTree Museum of Art
P.O. Box 786
Tupelo, MS 38802
