1 10 3 https://decorativeartsofsouthms.usmcdh.org/files/original/f5646ce98b39bf858ab030b7598bcd1a.png b86136da3a8cc28b5b72eb6477b11d1a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource A three-quarter view shows a painted utility box mounted on a rectangular concrete base. The mural uses bright blues, greens, pinks, and purples to depict several Black musicians playing instruments, including a guitar, saxophone, and drums, within overlapping curved shapes. https://decorativeartsofsouthms.usmcdh.org/files/original/d8cad0fd711e012ef80a50bd62bd56f7.glb ef696ccc3b1cf66be3514f146d644cf8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource A 3D model shows the painted utility box rising from a rectangular concrete base, with brightly colored scenes of Black musicians playing guitar, saxophone, and drums. Rotating the model reveals how the mural continues around the box, along with the structure’s depth, concrete platform, and surrounding ground surface. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Public Art 3D Model A digital three-dimensional representation of a cultural heritage object or site, created through photogrammetry, scanning, or drone-based capture. Use this item type for Omeka records whose primary media is a web-ready 3D model, with accompanying descriptive, technical, rights, source, and processing metadata. Creator Center for Digital Humanities, University of Southern Mississippi Contributor Original artwork: Aubri Sparkman. 3D capture: Mira Sleasman. Processing and documentation: Mira Sleasman, Madaleine Ponthieux, Daniel Fratini. Project Supervisor: Dr. Courtney Luckhardt Metadata Lead: Madaleine Ponthieux Narrative: Courtney Luckhardt Data Management Data available upon request. Date Digitized January 13, 2026 Description The utility boxes painted by local artists are an ideal candidate for viewing in 3D, as their nature as art installations rather than flat canvases means that artists take advantage of the form of the box, connecting the work across the panels of the functional object, using recessed or projecting components of a utilitarian object to create depth and shadow that is hard to convey in an ordinary photograph. In this work, All That Jazz, Sparkman uses bold, saturated colors to draw the eyes’ attention, and the curling motif of the jazz piano across all four sides to link the box together and encourage the viewer to move around the box to follow the line. Format GLB file Rights This item and its digital surrogates are provided for educational and public humanities use; reuse or redistribution requires permission from the holding institution and the Center for Digital Humanities at the University of Southern Mississippi. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource All That Jazz - Utility Box Subject The topic of the resource Public Art Description An account of the resource The Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art sponsored the production of 44 painted utility boxes around the city of Hattiesburg between 2020-2022. Their mission was to purchase and place art in the parks, neighborhoods, public buildings, and businesses of the city. They believe in the power of art to vitalize the community for both residents and visitors. While aesthetics is part of that, they also see public art as enriching imaginations, beautifying spaces for work, contemplation, and play; and inspiring self-discovery, community engagement, and dialogue. One of the utility boxes created is All That Jazz, painted by artist Aubri Sparkman and located at the corner of Mobile St and East 2nd St. in downtown Hattiesburg. The utility box was the first public art installation that Sparkman created when she was just 15 years old, making her the youngest artist in the project. Since then, she has created several other large-scale murals around the state. She said of her All That Jazz, her first work: “I applied for the utility box trail project, uncertain if I would ever be considered. But I was, and that opened many doors for me. I believe it’s important to always try.” In this work she celebrates the musical heritage of Mississippi as the birthplace of jazz, with Black and white artists both depicted as contributing their talents. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Aubri Sparkman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Hattiesburg Public Art Trail, Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 2020-2022 Relation A related resource 2000 – present Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource A painted outdoor utility box featuring acrylic mural artwork applied to a metal utility cabinet mounted on a concrete base. Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Artwork Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Public Art Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Hattiesburg https://decorativeartsofsouthms.usmcdh.org/files/original/99b80eee00baeae839f187267a2c0f35.png 88d16f0d431560bd2e54e4a143398b7a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Public Art Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Marmaduke III: World Series 91' Subject The topic of the resource Public Art Description An account of the resource John Smoltz, also known as “Marmaduke”, is a legendary MLB pitcher who played for the Atlanta Braves. This painting is a recreation of a shot from the game. In the gallery show, it was hung on a wall, displayed with other baseball players, all titled with their nicknames and the number representing which iteration it was of the painting. Before the series against the Minnesota Twins, Marmaduke was 2-11. However, out of nowhere, he turned it all around in the set, winning 3 games out of the 7 games, and in game 7, pitching 7 scoreless innings. Although the Atlanta Braves lost this series, John Smoltz still went down in history, and this particular performance was remembered because of his grit and determination. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nathan Mullins Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Lead Capture: Keith Gates Assistant Capture: Matthew Scott Relation A related resource 2000 – present Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Oil painting rectangular artwork. Dimensions (L x W x H): 5” × 7’’ × 1.5 Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Artwork Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Public Art Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant USM Campus https://decorativeartsofsouthms.usmcdh.org/files/original/d7a4632b2cae25061aac8e86131310bf.glb bbcf7406330370a1a2287e7b84380b1d https://decorativeartsofsouthms.usmcdh.org/files/original/b2ba61751d60e7a5f432b2233806c64a.png 7bbc841a9773f4e78d9027383e8a49f0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Public Art 3D Model A digital three-dimensional representation of a cultural heritage object or site, created through photogrammetry, scanning, or drone-based capture. Use this item type for Omeka records whose primary media is a web-ready 3D model, with accompanying descriptive, technical, rights, source, and processing metadata. Creator Center for Digital Humanities, University of Southern Mississippi Data Management Data available upon request. Date Digitized 9/17/26 Description Colorful utility box decorated with geometric mosaic tiles, set on a concrete base, surrounded by a patch of grass. Format GLB file Rights This item and its digital surrogates are provided for educational and public humanities use; reuse or redistribution requires permission from the holding institution and the Center for Digital Humanities at the University of Southern Mississippi. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MS Magnolia Quilt Utility Box Subject The topic of the resource Public Art Description An account of the resource Colorful utility box decorated with geometric mosaic tiles, set on a concrete base, surrounded by a patch of grass. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Martina Sciolino Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Hattiesburg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Work Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/27/26 Relation A related resource 2000 – present Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Painted Utility Box Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Decorative Artwork Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Public Art Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Hattiesburg