MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed)- The Meridian Museum of Art has received a $7,000 donation from the Earnest Workers Circle and the King’s Daughters and Sons Rest Home Foundation, bringing total contributions from the two organizations to $42,000.
The Earnest Workers Circle has served the Meridian community for more than 100 years, supporting literacy, education and programs aimed at improving opportunities for local residents. The King’s Daughters and Sons Rest Home Foundation also has a long history of charitable work and community involvement in the area.
The funds will support youth outreach initiatives at the museum, including the purchase of art supplies and materials for educational programs and community events.
“We are deeply grateful for the continued support of the Earnest Workers Circle and the King’s Daughters and Sons Rest Home Foundation,” said Kate Cherry, executive director of the Meridian Museum of Art. “Their contributions directly enable us to expand arts access for young people and foster creativity throughout our community.”
The Meridian Museum of Art offers exhibitions, educational programming and cultural events for audiences of all ages in Meridian and the surrounding region.
The museum is supported by its members and patrons, the city of Meridian, the Phil Hardin Foundation, the Mississippi Arts Commission, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Riley Foundation, the Community Foundation of East Mississippi, and the Paul and Sherry Broadhead Foundation.
The museum is located at 628 25th Ave. Public hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. For more information, contact Caleb Phillips at 601-693-1501 or [email protected].
