Ellis Gallery Exhibitions
Yelda & Korkut Akacik
March & April 2026
Delta Arts Alliance is pleased to present an exhibition featuring artists Yelda and Korkut Akacik. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, March 26, from 5:00–7:00 PM. The public is invited to attend and meet the artists while experiencing their work in the gallery.
Korkut Akacik’s work centers on expressive drawing and illustration, often exploring narrative through detailed line work and character studies. Influenced by comics and animation, his compositions frequently focus on the human figure and emotional expression, using layered pen and ink techniques to build depth and visual storytelling.
Yelda’s paintings emphasize color, movement, and emotional resonance. Working primarily with watercolor and mixed media, she creates compositions that blend expressive brushwork with abstract and cubist influences. Her work invites viewers to engage with shifting moods and interpretations through bold color relationships and fluid forms.
For more information about the artists and to view additional work, visit their Instagram profiles:
Korkut Akacik: https://www.instagram.com/korkutakacik
Yelda: https://www.instagram.com/hiyelda
Past Exhibits
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Vibrant Views
Amy Freel & Jessica Peacock
January & February 2026
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The Gathering - A Fiber Art Show
November-December 2025
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Reunion of the School of Weird Design
September 2025
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Johnnie Smith
July-August 2025
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The Art We Make 2025
May/June 2025
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Delta Artists
October - December 2024
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Robyn Wall
March 2025
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Nathan Pietrykowski
April 2025
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Joe Wrenn
February 2025
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Mississippi Art Colony
January 2025
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Jim Tims
September 2024
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Bill Abel
August 2024
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The Art We Make - DAA Student Exhibition
July 2024
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Jesse Ryan Brown May 2024
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Mamie Joe just & Dale Rayburn April 2024
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Johnnie L. Smith. February 2024
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Jo Parker. December 2023 through January 2024
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Katie & Ky Johnston. November 2023
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Ron Koehler. October 2023
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Hayden and Erica Hall. September 2023
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Carolyn Norris. August 2024
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The Art We Make - DAA Student Exhibition. July 2023
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A Night in the Arts. June 2023
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Erik van Rens. May 2023
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Joey Young. April 2023
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Korkut and Yelda | Featuring DSU Animation Students. March 2023
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Mark Clifton. February 2023
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Mississippi Art Colony. January 2023
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Anna Satterfield. November 2022
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Ashleigh Coleman. October 2022
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Ashley Steen Reich. July 2022
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Church Goin Mule. June 2022
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Lawson King and Devin Liston. May 2022
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Christina McField. April 2022
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Mississippi Art Colony. March 2022
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Ashley Laurenzo and Allyson Hardy. 2021
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The Horne Brothers. 2021

