FestivalSouth has announced its 2026 featured artist, and we’re excited to help spread the word about this beautiful upcoming exhibition featuring Ellen Langford.
Ellen's paintings are inspired by landscapes, chance meetings, and the South’s mighty cross-currents. Her work beautifully reflects the connections between people, animals, and place — a child with his dog, a clothesline in the breeze, a figure moving through the landscape. Through layered textures and luminous color, her paintings invite viewers into deeply human story worlds!
Guests are invited to experience the opening reception for this year’s FestivalSouth exhibition, featuring paintings by Ellen Langford.
Opening Reception
Friday, June 6, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Southern Miss Gallery of Art and Design
Free and open to the public
The exhibition will remain on view June 4–27, so there will be plenty of opportunities to visit and experience the collection throughout the month. We will also release the collection on the Caron Gallery website that following Tuesday, June 9 at 7 AM!
FestivalSouth has selected Ellen's painting To Hear a Story as the commemorative artwork for the 2026 season. The original 32 x 40-inch painting is currently being auctioned to support FestivalSouth arts programming and artists.
The auction continues through June 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. CST, with the winner announced during FestivalFinale at the Saenger Theatre at 7 p.m.
If you love Southern art, storytelling, and meaningful connections through painting, this is an exhibition worth experiencing! Learn More Today!