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Vicksburg’s Liberty Lane Becomes an Art Gallery this Summer
Nine augmented reality pieces by WMU students are on view along Liberty Lane in downtown Vicksburg through September 8, 2026.
Prairie Ronde Recognized for the Art of Place-Making
Led by John Kern, the Prairie Ronde Artist Residency has become a cultural force in the Village of Vicksburg.
Prairie Ronde Draws International Artists to The Mill at Vicksburg
The historic Lee Paper Mill has become an international destination for artists through the Prairie Ronde Artist Residency.
Prairie Ronde Artist Residency Helps Bring Lit Fest to Vicksburg
Prairie Ronde Artist Residency helped bring the first-ever Pulp & Press Lit Arts Fest came to Vicksburg in April 2026.
Prairie Ronde Artist Resident Allie Wist Speaks on WMUK
Spring 2025 Prairie Ronde resident Allie Wist chatted with WMUK about her art and plans for her time in Vicksburg during her residency.
Prairie Ronde Artist Residency Chats About Recently Won Epic Award with Creative Café
Led by John Kern, the Prairie Ronde Artist Residency has become a cultural force in the Village of Vicksburg.
WMUK Art Beat: Installations With Purpose
WMUK Art Beat: Installations With Purpose: Justin Tyler Tate’s work combines sculpture, installation, media, performance & social art.
Back to the Future: The Mill at Vicksburg
Looking ahead doesn’t mean forgetting the past, as shown by the massive multiuse event space currently under construction in Vicksburg.
WMUK Art Beat: Cave Music
From deep inside a cave rise the haunting sounds of ‘Cavernous,’ by composer and percussionist Zack Baltich.
WMUK Art Beat: Doing Art In The COVID-19 Era
John Kern has found creative new ways to help artists survive the pandemic by giving them a virtual platform on the residency’s website.
Catching Up With The Artist – Sean Harold
Catch up with Prairie Ronde artist resident, Sean Harold.
Catching Up With The Artist – Travis Miller
Catch up with Prairie Ronde artist resident, Travis Miller.
Catching Up With The Artist – Steve Giovinco
Catch up with Prairie Ronde artist resident, Steve Giovinco.
WMUK Art Beat: Art In Light
When Pamela Hadley walks into a dark room, she sees a sliver of light, the curve of a shadow, bringing light into the darkness.
WMUK Art Beat: Photographing The Night
There is magic, mystery and sometimes feat in the night. These are some of the things that draw photographer Steve Giovinco to the night.
WMUK Art Beat: Bike Art And Paper Mills
Bike Friendly Kalamazoo recently unveiled its first public Bike Art Prize competition and awarded $1,750 in cash prizes.
Residency Allows Artists to Work in Ruins of Historic Paper Mill
While some see crumbling remains of an old paper mill, others see a canvas with art supplies, an acoustic concert hall or a space to write.
Artists Reinvent Ruins of Old Paper Mill in Vicksburg
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Art Springs From the Ruins of Vicksburg’s Old Paper Mill
The Prairie Ronde Artist Residency brings artists from around the world to be immersed in ruins & create work that reflects their experience.