by Cups Espresso Cafe Team | Oct 5, 2023 | Arts
Although Michelle Davison was always interested in art, she never really considered herself an artist. But after connecting with the community at Cups, she was able to tap into her creative potential and gain confidence as a painter. “I consider myself a late bloomer....
by Cups Espresso Cafe Team | Sep 22, 2023 | Arts
Throughout this series, we’ve spoken to painters, sculptors, and visual artists about their creativity. This time, we’ll be speaking to Theo Milnor, a passionate crocheter, who says Cups, and the community therein, became a safe space for her to practice her craft and...
by Cups Espresso Cafe Team | Sep 15, 2023 | Arts
For multimedia artist Anna Cooper, Cups was the first step in getting her work out to the community. While getting her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Mississippi College, Anna heard about Cups from a friend and saw it as an opportunity to gain experience and widen...
by Cups Espresso Cafe Team | Sep 1, 2023 | Arts
Louisiana-native Nicholas Leach found Cups while studying art at Mississippi College. For Nicholas, Cups was the place for networking and finding inspiration as an art student, especially since many of his fellow classmates had work on display there. “If you wanted...
by Cups Espresso Cafe Team | Aug 16, 2023 | Arts
For Flowood-based artist Justin Mayfield, Cups was a turning point in his career. While showing at the Fondren cafe, he discovered the work of other artists in his area and was inspired to deepen his connection to the community around him. “I’m now getting more...
by Cups Espresso Cafe Team | May 31, 2023 | Arts, Coffee, Education
For thirty years, Cups has been the go-to place for Mississippians to fuel up on their favorite espresso drinks and on inspiration from local art. We caught up with Eamonn Cottrell, Cups’ Chief Operations Officer, to get his take on how Cups continues to be a staple...
