This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Lauren sits down with 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards Excellence in Visual Arts and Landscape Architecture recipient Robert Poore.

With a 36-year career rooted in artistry and design, Robert has dedicated himself to landscape architecture and creative collaborations with artists and cultural institutions. Robert’s visionary work is showcased in some of the state’s most beloved landscapes, including the Mississippi Art Garden, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, the Mississippi Children’s Museum Literacy Garden, and the Crosby Arboretum. His legacy enhances the beauty of the South while protecting its rich heritage for generations to come.

Join us on February 6 as he is honored at the 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards, and tune in to this episode on Sunday, January 5, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio! You can also listen to this and past episodes by subscribing to the podcast.

For more information about the 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards, visit arts.ms.gov/gaa.