The best arts & culture spots in Tupelo

“Doniphan Dance Project is a community-driven, non-competitive dance company that builds artistry without the drama. Their School offers inclusive, process-focused training and fresh choreography for teens and young adults, so peek their site this week to plug into interest forms, classes, or creative projects.”

From the Tupelo newsletter, September 3, 2026

“GumTree Museum of Art keeps the creative pulse going with year-round exhibits, hands-on workshops, and candid Art Talks that feel more neighborly than stuffy. Swing by for inspiration, watch for the two student shows each spring, and enjoy that sweet perk... free exhibitions.”

From the Tupelo newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Looking to channel that living room energy into actual technique? Tupelo Academy of Dance Arts runs a serious Summer Intensive, Junior and Senior Intensives, plus the ever-charming Princess Camp, building strong foundations and stage confidence. Peek their 25-26 brochure and get a plan rolling this week.”

From the Tupelo newsletter, September 9, 2026

“Oren Dunn City Museum is curating Tupelo’s story through the Legacy Project, with monthly themes covering prehistoric roots, the homeland of the Chickasaw Nation, and present-day milestones.”

From the Tupelo newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Recenter your week with a short hometown field trip. At Elvis Presley Birthplace, step into the two-room house where it started, meet the life-size Elvis at 13, and sit in his childhood church for a vivid 1940s gospel experience, then catch the Becoming statues overlooking Tupelo for a quiet, proud exhale.”

From the Tupelo newsletter, August 26, 2026

“If your two left feet need a pep talk, The Dance Studio of Tupelo has private lessons with award-winning instructors plus friendly group classes that actually make meeting people easy. They host upbeat practice parties so you can try new steps without the pressure, just music, laughs, and a little elegance.”

From the Tupelo newsletter, September 19, 2026