Initial Point Gallery is on the third floor of Meridian City Hall, directly across from the Mayor’s Office. The gallery, filled with natural light, features about 100 linear feet of wall space for the display of two-dimensional art, as well as four hand-crafted display cases for the exhibition of three-dimensional works. The gallery is an essential part of this building, as it brings art into the center of civic life in the City of Meridian. The Meridian Arts Commission » juries and schedules the gallery's annual series of exhibitions, and opening receptions are typically held on the First Tuesday of the month from 4:30 – 7:00. Initial Point Gallery is free, fully accessible, and open to the public during City Hall business hours, Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays.
Upcoming Exhibit:
"Heaven on Earth" featuring Suzanne DeSoleil, Leslie Jay Bosch, and Lisa Flowers Ross. Opening Reception on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 4:30 - 7:00 pm.
Current Exhibit:
Past Exhibits:
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The Initial Point Subcommittee accepts applications in the early summer in order to schedule artists for the following year. The Subcommittee will review all applications submitted by June 2, 2023 and jury artists for the 2024 gallery calendar at that time. Artists interested in learning more about exhibit opportunities at Initial Point Gallery can contact the Meridian Arts Commission via e-mail sent to: mac@meridiancity.org.