2023 Art in the Pass scheduled for
April 1 and 2, 2023.
Come on down to Memorial Park in Pass Christian Saturday, April 1, 2023 and and Sunday, April 2 from 10:00am-5:00pm.
The Silent Auction is open until 4:30 pm on Sunday, April 2
To login or create an account, following this link
Silent Auction is open until 4:30 Sunday April 2. If you win the item, you may pick up your item, Sunday until 5:30 at Memorial Park and the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning from 9-noon at the Randolph Center
THANK YOU
TO BECOME A SPONSOR OF ART IN THE PASS, PLEASE CLICK THE DONATE BUTTON TO THE RIGHT
We’d like to encourage you to become a BUSINESS or INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR of Art in the Pass. Please click the donate button above or email us at info@artinthepass.com
2023 Art in the Pass BUSINESS Sponsorship Levels
Rembrandt Sponsor ($5,000 and up)
- Business logo to appear in most prominent position on all Art in the Pass banners, brochures, newsletters and emails
- Logo and hyperlink on Art in the Pass website
- Logo on event t-shirt
- Tickets for 10 guests at patron party
Van Gogh Sponsor ($3,000)
- Business logo to appear in 2nd most prominent position on all Art in the Pass banners, brochures, newsletters and emails
- Logo and hyperlink on Art in the Pass website
- Logo on event t-shirt
- Tickets for 8 guests at patron party
Monet Sponsor ($1,500)
- Business logo to appear in 3rd most prominent position on all Art in the Pass banners, brochures, newsletters and emails
- Logo and hyperlink on Art in the Pass website
- Tickets for 6 guests at patron party
Michelangelo Sponsor ($500)
- Business logo to appear in 4th most prominent position on all Art in the Pass banners, brochures, newsletters and emails
- Logo and hyperlink on Art in the Pass website
- Tickets for 4 guests at patron party
Degas Sponsor ($250)
- Business logo to appear in 5th most prominent position on all Art in the Pass banners, brochures, newsletters and emails
- Logo and hyperlink on Art in the Pass website
- Tickets for 4 guests at patron party
2022 Art in the Pass INDIVIDUAL Sponsorship Levels
Pollock Sponsor ($2,500 and up)
- Name to appear on all Art in the Pass banners, brochures, newsletters and emails
- Tickets for 10 guests at Patron Party
O’Keeffe Sponsor ($1,000)
- Name to appear on all Art in the Pass banners, brochures, newsletters and emails
- Tickets for 8 guests at Patron Party
Rockwell Sponsor ($500)
- Name to appear on all Art in the Pass banners, brochures, newsletters and emails
- Tickets for 6 guests at patron party
Sargent Sponsor ($300)
- Name to appear on all Art in the Pass banners, brochures, newsletters and emails
- Tickets for 4 guests at patron party
Wyeth Sponsor ($150)
- Tickets for 2 guests at patron party
Cassatt Sponsor ($75)
- Ticket for 1 guest at patron party
24th Annual Art in the Pass
Saturday & Sunday, April 2 and 3, 2022
10am to 5pm at Memorial Park
The 25th annual Art in the Pass returns to scenic Memorial Park, overlooking the beach and gulf waters, in Pass Christian, Mississippi, April 1 and 2, 2023. Our vetted fine arts festival attracts about 100 artists from 10 states and approximately 10,000 visitors from Pensacola to Baton Rouge. We are known for our Southern hospitality and beautiful location.
In addition, the Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival is held concurrently each year, this year with an added science component.
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Sponsors for Art in the PASS Patron Event Announced
Festival chair Betty Sparkman said, “The mission of Art in the Pass is to support art education in Harrison and Hancock County schools. We award scholarships to rising Coast seniors who are pursuing art education plus make significant grants for art supplies to the Pass Christian School District, the Boys and Girls Club and several area high schools. This year we plan to expand our support of art education and award nearly $27,000 in scholarships and school grants.”
Art in the Pass, which works under the auspices of Pass Christian Main Street, a 501(c)(3) organization, is seeking sponsors for this year. Sponsors are a major source of revenue for the festival, which is free and open to the public. Sponsorships are available for businesses and individuals at various levels beginning at $75. Corporate sponsorships begin at the $250, and above levels include the corporate logo featured on the website and sponsors’ banner.
“Sponsorships are a wonderful way to show your civic pride and to link your business with an outstanding mission,” according to Anita Giani, Sponsor Chair.
Those interested in information on being an Art in the Pass sponsor may donate on-line using the button at the top, or call Anita at 650-743-0879, Betty at 703-980-3376 or email info@artinthepass.com.
Applications and Health Department information are now available for Food Vendors:
Festival Activities
The annual Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival is held concurrently with Art in the Pass and is a free, fun, family-friendly event held on Saturday, April 3, 2022, from 10am to 3pm, adjacent to the park’s playground. Celebrate the Gulf will offer lively hands-on activities addressing marine and estuarine environmental issues, and recreational and commercial uses associated with the Gulf of Mexico.
Art in the Pass will be filled with special events. Applicants for the Art in the Pass Scholarships will display their art in the scholarship competition. In addition on Sunday, there will be art activities for children as well as the high school art contest.
Silent Auction: The Silent Auction features original artwork from artists participating in the Festival. The proceeds from the Silent Auction fund the Art Scholarships. $14,000 in art scholarships will be given to high school seniors who plan to continue their education in art. Applicants will show their work on Sunday, when scholarships will be awarded. Applications will be mailed to area art teachers in January.
Student Art Show: The 9th annual Art in the Pass Student Art Show will be held on Sunday. Students from area high schools will show their works and compete for cash awards and ribbons. Instructions are mailed to area art teachers in January.
Thank You for Your Support:
All of the volunteers who work at Art in the Pass and to the City of Pass Christian: Parks & Recreation Dept., Police Dept., Public Works Dept., and Fire Dept.
Avery Beck (MS Department of Marine Resources)
Jen Cumbest (MS Department of Marine Resources)
Donna Boue Claire Bosch
FJ Cutting
Robert Cutting
Richard Douglass
Sandra Douglass
Anita Giani (Pass Christian Main Street)
Calvin Ishee
Sandra Labrano
Marie Lamb
Fay Mathison
Charla Pryor
Susan Putnam (City of Pass Christian)
Wilma Rizzardi
Betty Sparkman (Chair)
Past Event Chairs
| 2015, 2016, 2017 | FJ Cutting |
| 2013, 2014 | Anita Giani |
| 2011, 2012 | Jerald Williams |
| 2008, 2009, 2010 | Julie & Richard O’Briant |
| 2004, 2005, 2007 | Virgil & Margaret Harris |
| 2004, 2005 | Virgil & Gretchen Harris |
| 2003 | Kathie Short |
| 2002 | Betsy Burgess & Margaret Harris |
| 2001 | Terry Scott |
| 1999-2000 | Helen St Paul |
| 1995-1998 | Malee Hearin |
