Pacesetter Gallery is bringing an exciting new element to live painting at the gallery in Flowood, MS. Renowned artist, Tony Davenport will create new paintings live with his work inspired by live music from notable Jackson, MS musician, Eddie Williams. The public is invited to attend this free event on July 12 from 11:00 am- 3:00 pm at the gallery located at 310 Ridge Way in Flowood.
“I am so excited to have this creative interplay between Tony and Eddie. Tony brings dynamic energy, full of music and movement to his work and it will be fun to see these pieces come to life. Our mission is to grow community and support creators in Mississippi. We encourage everyone to swing by and sit a spell. We will also have a new collection of artworks in from Tony Davenport.” states Pacesetter Gallery owner, Keri Davis.
Tony Davenport hails from Vicksburg, Mississippi. Davenport earned his BFA in Fine Arts from Jackson State University in 2002 and a MAT in Teaching from Memphis College of Art in 2019. Tony is a certified K-12 Visual Arts teacher who has taught visual art in Mississippi and Tennessee for 18 years. As an art educator, he believes that arts integration is vital in teaching children to use creativity to navigate social interaction among people, cultures, and communities. As an artist he uses creativity as a driving force for change. His work is purposed to spark dialogue and awareness concerning issues related to social and cultural relevance. The artist was recently awarded a Visual Artist Fellowship from The Mississippi Arts Commission (2024) and is also on the Artist and Teaching Artist rosters with the Mississippi Arts Commission. His art is intended to engage the viewer, inviting them into the conceptual thought of the work as an active participant. His work aims to empower people and communities to create conversation through creativity.
Eddie Williams is an acclaimed musician whose rich, soulful sound has captivated audiences across the United States for over two decades. With a career spanning more than 20 years, Eddie has established himself as a versatile and dynamic performer, lending his powerful voice and heartfelt lyrics to numerous musical groups and projects. In recognition of his artistic contributions, Eddie was honored with a JMA (Jackson Music Award) in 2007 for Best Male Vocalist Of A Local Group, a testament to his dedication and passion for his craft. His commitment to music extends beyond performance; he is also a creative force, currently working on a new single.
Pacesetter Gallery is located at 310 Ridge Way in the Dogwood area of Flowood next to Kohl’s. The gallery has been voted Best Art Gallery by Mississippi Magazine readers in 2023, 2024 and 2025 and was awarded Mississippi Tourism Attraction of the Year in 2024 at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Pacesetter Gallery provides Mississippi art, unique gifts, lessons, and creative events for local Mississippians and visitors. For more info on art, artists and events pacesettergallery.com. Follow us at facebook.com/pacesettergallery and Instagram.com/pacesettergallery