Who Belongs on the Arts Walk of Fame? We Want Your Nominations!

Last Updated 10/1/2025


Carthage Main Street is proud to celebrate the incredible talent that has grown right here in Panola County through our Arts Walk of Fame. Each year, we honor artists, performers, educators, and community champions who have left a lasting mark on our local arts and culture.

Now we need your help!

We are asking the community to submit nominations for the next Arts Walk of Fame Inductee. Do you know a musician, actor, painter, photographer, writer, teacher, or community leader whose contributions to the arts should be remembered and celebrated? This is your chance to make sure their story is honored for years to come.

✨ Nomination Categories May Include:

  • Music & Performance

  • Visual Arts

  • Theater & Film

  • Literary Arts

  • Arts Education

  • Community Arts Leadership

📌 Submit your nomination here: https://form.jotform.com/250064498663060

Nominations are open to all who have strong ties to Panola County and who have enriched our community through their creativity, talent, and dedication.

Let’s come together to recognize the people who make the arts in Panola County shine. Your nomination could be the reason someone’s legacy lives on in the Arts Walk of Fame!

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