Andrew Bucci (1922-2014) would have celebrated his 100th birthday on Jan. 12, 2022.
In recognition of his contributions to the arts and the centennial of his birth, the Mississippi Senate designated Jan. 12, 2022 “Andrew Bucci Day” in Mississippi. The celebration kicked off that day with a History Is Lunch program focusing on the exhibition Emerging Grace: Andrew Bucci’s Early Works at the Mississippi Department of Archives & History and a formal presentation of the Andrew Bucci Day proclamation by Sen. Briggs Hopson of Vicksburg.
#Bucci100 Exhibitions and Events
Mississippi Department of Archives & History
“Emerging Grace: Andrew Bucci’s Early Works”
Jan. 7 – March 12, 2022
Curated by Beth Batton, Emerging Grace highlighted a selection of Bucci’s sketchbooks, artwork, photographs and other materials donated to MDAH by Bucci’s estate. Watch the History Is Lunch – Andrew Bucci Day program on the MDAH YouTube channel.
Blue Print Gallery (Dallas)
“Cheers to 100 Years”
Jan. 12, 2022
Mississippi State Capitol
Display of Bucci watercolors and oils
Offices of Sen. Briggs Hopson and Gov. Tate Reeves
Cole Pratt Gallery (New Orleans)
“Andrew Bucci: Celebrating 100 Years”
May 31-July 9, 2022
Vicksburg Art Association, Constitution Firehouse Gallery
“In His Element: Andrew Bucci’s Explorations of Place“
Sept. 3-25, 2022
Vicksburg Art Association is selling limited-edition exhibit posters for $35, with all proceeds benefiting VAA. View posters on the VAA Facebook page (9/20/2022 post). To order posters, contact Sylvia Romano at 601-630-6944.
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
“Andrew Bucci: Fashion Forward“
Aug. 23 – Oct. 30, 2022
Watch LRMA’s artTALK program featuring Elizabeth Abston, Margaret Bucci and LRMA Curator Kristen Zohn (Aug. 25, 2022).
Walter Anderson Museum of Art
“Andrew Bucci: Landscapes of Pattern and Color“
Sept. 29, 2022 – April 2, 2023
Brown’s Fine Art & Framing
“Remembering Andrew Bucci: In Heart and Home”
Dec. 1-12, 2022
More Centennial Highlights
Read articles by Sherry Lucas:
Mississippi Free Press: “Mississippi Toasts Breadth and Depth of Andrew Bucci’s Art in His Centennial Year”
Delta Magazine’s The Edit: “Andrew Bucci’s Explorations of Place: Exhibit to celebrate centennial of Vicksburg artist’s birth“
Listen to the Speaking of Mississippi podcast featuring Beth Batton and Margaret Bucci in conversation with MDAH Director of Public Information Chris Goodwin (recorded Jan. 28, 2022).
Listen to the Mississippi Arts Hour episode featuring Elizabeth Abston and Margaret Bucci in conversation with Mississippi Arts Commission Executive Director Sarah Story (April 24, 2022).
Learn how to apply for a grant from the Friends of Andrew Bucci Fund, established in June 2022 by the Community Foundation for Mississippi and Bucci’s estate to help PreK-12 art teachers purchase art supplies.
