Coahoma Collective

04/04/2026

Coming soon: Sunflower River Walk

11/18/2025

It’s time for our annual HOLIDAY ART BAZAAR! Please join us Saturday, December 6 from 1pm - 7pm for a full day of local art, amazing food, and Clarksdale’s favorite beer. Here’s what you need to know:

🎨 ARTISTS interested in becoming a vendor, call/text Joey at 662-313-1809 to reserve your spot. Vendor fees are $10.

🌶️ This year, Red Panther Brewing Co. is hosting its inaugural CHILI COOK OFF. Text 662-902-1289 to enter. There is a $10 entry fee and you MUST register to enter.

❄️ We’re predicting a gorgeous day in the Collective Seed/Red Panther Brewing Co. courtyard. Come ready to shop and eat and SUPPORT ALL THINGS LOCAL!

02/13/2025

Artist-in-residence Layla Young is making a big impact in Clarksdale – and the Delta - through her work with StoryWorks Theater. StoryWorks is building its second cohort of Coahoma County residents who are passionate about sharing the history of our region. This is an INCREDIBLE opportunity, right here in Clarksdale. Jump on it.

01/28/2025

StoryWorks Theater is building its second cohort of Coahoma County residents with a passion for storytelling and a commitment to sharing the history of the Mississippi Delta. Last year’s cohort culminated in a history-rich tour of Coahoma County that was SUCH a powerful learning experience. Everything the Storyworks Theater team does is pure magic — you’d be wise to jump on this if you’re even the least bit intrigued.

The Mississippi Delta Cultural Heritage Ambassadors Program — created in partnership with Delta State University, Delta Center for Culture and Learning, Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area, National Park Service and StoryWorks Theater — provides training in historical interpretation by the field's leading experts.

🗣️We are looking for Coahoma County residents of all ages with strong leadership skills, a passion for storytelling and a commitment to sharing the history of the Delta.

Together, this cohort will create a site-specific historical tour that reflects moments of the lived experiences of Coahoma County citizens and develop research skills, project planning and community engagement.

The program is hybrid (with virtual and in-person classes and field trips). Cohort members receive a stipend and tuition and fees are covered for credits at Delta State.

Submit your application here: https://forms.gle/6FX8SJgGS4Kp7aCh7

For more information or questions, reach out to StoryWorks Executive Director Jenna Welch [email protected]

09/08/2024

This year’s Downtown Clarksdale Farmers Market was so incredible! Thank you, as always, to the residents of Clarksdale + Coahoma County, for showing up to support local growers. And thank you especially to the wonderful folks at Rootswell for taking this year‘s market to a whole new level, providing vouchers for nearly $10K (YES!) in FREE, FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE!

This year’s market managers were Layla Young, Thaxton Waters, and Javonta Lucas. Next time you see them, make sure to thank them for 16 weeks of hard work and community outreach that made this year’s market a huge success. THANK YOU!

08/27/2024

Are you an actor or do you want to learn about acting? If so, this is a great class for you!

In partnership with Griot Arts Inc., StoryWorks Theater is offering acting classes for TEENS every Thursday from 5pm-6pm.

In this class, students will become more skilled in communication, which will help them be successful in just about anything. Students learn to incorporate theater into their everyday lives, developing concentration, imagination, professionalism, character and self confidence along the way!

Classes start THIS THURSDAY and we have a few slots left!

Location:
3 Third St., Clarksdale, MS

To inquire or sign your kids up, call Griot Arts at 662-799-1237 or email [email protected].

We’re saving a spot for you.

05/21/2024

Clarksdale High School students are at Yazoo Pass bright and early this morning, offering their input on the Sunflower River Walk project. We want your thoughts, too — our team will be here during lunch from 11:30-2. Please come by — all are welcome!

01/31/2024

Look at Tyler Yarbrough lovin’ on his hometown! Well done!

Blues clubs, farm things, and Homecoming kickin it. 🔍 For the first episode of the web docuseries, “Delta Trues”, I got to chop it w/ Tyler Yarbrough of Roo...

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