Free admission | Books available for purchase
Join us for a special afternoon with Thaxton Studios as we celebrate the life and legacy of literary icon Eudora Welty. This free event begins with a screening of the acclaimed documentary Eudora, followed by a panel discussion exploring Welty’s creative ties to Walter Anderson and the Southern storytelling tradition. The event will conclude with a book signing of Eudora, the richly illustrated companion volume to the film.
The film, praised for its intimate and revealing interviews, paints a vivid portrait of Eudora Welty’s wit, daring, and profound sense of place. Featuring rarely seen photographs, personal letters, manuscripts, and artwork, the companion book further immerses readers in Welty’s world.
The documentary and book were both released to rave reviews at the Mississippi Book Festival in 2024 and aired on Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
Our panelists for the event include Anthony Thaxton, award-winning filmmaker, artist, and co-director of Eudora; Amy Thaxton, producer, co-director of Eudora, and co-founder of Thaxton Studios; Mary Anderson Pickard, artist and eldest daughter of Walter Anderson, offering a personal perspective on Southern creativity; Margaret McMullan, acclaimed Mississippi author and former Eudora Welty Visiting Writer at Millsaps College, with leadership roles in the Eudora Welty Foundation and Young Writers Workshop; Robert St. John, Mississippi chef, author, and co-producer of the Eudora documentary and companion book.; Julian Rankin, a Mississippi-based writer, cultural leader, and former Executive Director of the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. who will serve as event moderator; and Stuart Rockoff, Executive Director of the Mississippi Humanities Council, who will provide opening remarks.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the remarkable story of one of Mississippi’s most beloved writers, brought to life by an award-winning creative team.
❤️ This event is generously sponsored by Visit Jackson and the MS Humanities Council
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