Anthony DiFatta

Anthony DiFatta is a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and currently lives in Jackson with his wife, Melissa, son Preston, and two dogs. Tony spent most of his formative years in the swamps of Southern Louisiana near New Orleans where he grew to love art, nature, and Southern Culture. After a tour in McMurdo Station, Antarctica with the U.S. Navy, he returned to Mississippi to study painting and sculpture at the University of Southern Mississippi. Anthony left his job as a graphic designer for MCI WorldCom in 2000 to pursue painting full-time. He is involved with several non-profit, charity, and historical preservation organizations including: HeArts Against Aids, Habitat for Humanity, the ACLU, Cancer League of Jackson, Magnolia Speech School, Mississippi Heritage Trust, Stewpot Community Services, and Crossroads Film Festival. His work can be found in collections throughout the United States and in, Australia, England, Canada, and Italy. These days Anthony is teaching art to adults with mental illness through Mississippi State Hospital Rehabilitation Services and the Stubbs Homeless Program. He frequently speaks about his work and the use of art in a therapeutic setting.