Digital subscriptions provided by the City of Gulfport THE GABBER.COM No. 2833
October 5, 2023- October 11, 2023
Introducing Gulfport Arts & Heritage History and art have a new name in Gulfport: Gulfport Arts & Heritage. “The Gulfport Historical Society, to better reflect its mission, that it ‘preserves and celebrates Gulfport culture and history through exhibits and programs that educate and inspire the community and visiting public’ will operate under the DBA Gulfport Arts & Heritage,” Cathy Salustri Loper, board member and current president, explained. “Because it’s a DBA, we’ll still retain our 501(c)(3) status, but it better reflects what we’re about.” (Disclosure: Salustri Loper owns The Gabber Newspaper.) And that’s not all. Towards the end of this past summer, City Manger Jim O’Reilly met with Library Director Dave Mather to discuss the future of the Gulfport History Museum and Gulfport Arts Center. “I think he came to me because library upkeep and archiving goes hand in hand,” said Mather. “I have a masters in library sciences and American history, so I think I have a good background for this.” These plans will update key components of the museum, as well as enhance the visitor experience. This project came about through a
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By Patrick Heinzen
In a show of support for the community arts center, Gulfport artist Ray Domingo donated this artwork to the Gulfport Arts Center. It hangs on the building on 54th Street South.
partnership between the Gulfport Historical Society and City of Gulfport; Gulfport City Council offered support to the museum and arts center — both run by the Gulfport Historical Society — based on need.
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