Mississippi Rural Placemaking Summit
The 2nd annual Mississippi Rural Placemaking Summit took place on September 24, 2025 across downtown Yazoo City providing an interactive experience like no other!
Participants learned from panelists who have used placemaking techniques to implement changes across their communities. Sessions included everything from community storytelling to creating a healthier community, implementing public art in your community, repurposing and preserving historical spaces, and using placemaking techniques for more authentic community engagement.
While this summit brought together diverse participants, all offerings focused on providing practical information and actionable strategies that attendees could implement in their placemaking endeavors. Participants learned how they can enhance public spaces, increase community participation and how the arts, culture, and community-led change can drive economic growth and holistic change in the place they call home.
Photos by Thortis Photography
The Community Foundation for Mississippi coordinated the 2025 Mississippi Rural Placemaking Summit in partnership with:
