Andy Ratliff recently performed for the residents of the Senatobia Convalescent Center courtesy of the Sycamore Arts Council. Residents were thoroughly entertained and Andy is a true gem of a musician playing anything that has strings. You can reach Andy through the Senatobia Arts Council.
Sycamore arts is please to co-sponsor the NWCC Percussion Concert on April 24, 2025. We will be providing lunch for the 200+ regional junior and senior high school participants. The concert, under the direction of John Ungurait – Director of Bands at Northwest Mississippi Community College, will perform at 7pm at the Heindl Performing Arts Center.
Sycamore Arts again will have a canopied “Bloomin’ Booth” Saturday May 10, 2025, to offer art and handcrafted items for sale by regional artists. This is a 2-day event held in Gabbert Park features music, multiple various vendors, corn-hole and barbecue contests and a huge Car Show. It annually draws over 5000 people. It’s a fun event with something for everybody – Come visit and shop with us!!
The Mississippi Art Colony Traveling Show is an art exhibit from the preceding Art Colony session. The Spring Colony Session will be held in mid June. The show is co-sponsored by the Sycamore Arts Council and the Northwest Community College Art Department.
Treasurer
Karen Brown was born in the Mid-West, relocated to Florida in 1962 and spent 7 years in NY as manager of Lexis Document Services. She moved to Atlanta in 1991 to marry high school sweetheart. Their combined family is four adult children, seven grands and eight great-grands, all the light of our hearts.
Karen came to Arts Appreciation after relocating from Atlanta to Tate County in 1996 and becoming a Board member of Sycamore Arts. She was drawn to this organization for its dedication to support all forms of artistic endeavors and its commitment to the arts in education. Sycamore Arts has become more than an Arts advocate and is an integral part of the civic and social fabric of Tate County. Having served in all offices and watching its growth is her honor and pleasure.
Board Member
Janet Herriman has a rich and diverse background in both the arts and media! Her experience in photography, broadcasting, and now her involvement with the Sycamore Arts Council, brings a unique perspective to the work she is doing. Her journey, from growing up with a camera thanks to her grandfather, to interning at Jimmy Alford studios, reveals a deep-rooted passion for visual storytelling. She is excited to be involved in the new gallery opening—and hopes to exhibit her work once it opens!
Board Member
Mary Bonds is a talented needlepoint artist specializing in canvas and linens. Her primary focus is on antique reproduction needlework, and she particularly enjoys working with linens and silk threads. Passionate about abstract art, Mary has a special admiration for pieces created by local artists. Originally from Southaven, she now resides in Senatobia. With 20 years of involvement in the Sycamore Arts Council, Mary has contributed in various roles on the board.
Mary is a graduate of The University of Mississippi and currently teaches in the Biological Sciences Department at Northwest Mississippi Community College. She is also a board-certified microbiologist. In addition to her artistic and academic endeavors, Mary has served as a board member for several organizations, including the Rotary Club, Memphis Horticulture Club, Tate County Fair Board, Northwest Mississippi Community College Alumni Board, and the Junior Auxiliary of Tate County.
Board Member
Carole Givens was born and raised in Memphis, TN; married a Senatobia native and has lived here since 1987. Carole grew up in a very creative and artistic family consisting of mediums in oil, acrylic and watercolor as well as hobbies of ceramics, sewing and woodworking—arts and crafts were an integral part of her early life. Her grandmother was not only an accomplished artist in oil and pastels, but also a restoration artist, and Carole loved being in her home studio in awe of her many commissions.
Upon coming to Senatobia, she served as Activities Director at The Baddour Center. Then enjoyed time as an active stay-at-home mom; she later taught Art at Senatobia Middle School for 15 years, retiring several years ago.
Carole was introduced to the Sycamore Arts Council by her mother-in-law who served as an active Board member at its inception. Carole first served on the SAC Board in the 1990’s; and is currently an active Board member appointed in June 2022.
She is an avid gardener, enjoys interior design and decorating, and gifting floral acrylic paintings to family members. She has three children and one grandchild. She is also a member of Senatobia Presbyterian Church.
Board Member
Jacqueline Dickerson is excited to be a member of the Sycamore Arts Council joining in 2023. She has a BBA from Mississippi State University and has lived in the Senatobia area since 1981. During the years of owning her florist in Memphis, she had the amazing honor of being the personal florist to the Presley family members in Graceland. She worked at Town Talk Florist in Senatobia and still helps when needed.
Jacqueline’s love of art started at a young age with her grandmother who always encouraged her to be happy and use your talents. She enjoys using different mediums to create different styles and textures in her art with acrylics being her favorite. You can find her paintings in all the wonderful Sycamore Art Exhibits. She is married with 2 children and 5 grandchildren.
Education Chair
Connie Brassel is a self-taught artist, who did not receive formal training through a planned setting, she has always been interested in visual arts. Using mixed media, photography and painting as an outlet to express and explore her creativity. Connie is committed to push the boundaries of her practice.