Communication Arts designed and built the Mississippi Pavilion for the 1984 World Exposition in New Orleans, in joint-venture with 3D International and Mockbee Coker Howorth Architects. The 20,000 square-foot marvel featured the state’s first interactive video kiosks, art and photographic displays, continuous live entertainment, and a 42-projector audiovisual presentation. The pavilion maintained one of the highest return-visit rates of the fair site and enjoyed wide praise in print.

The 42-projector show on the 110-foot panoramic screen of the standing theater gallery pulsed visitors through the pavilion every 20 minutes for 12 hours, seven days a week, for six months, without fail.

Demonstration and performance platforms were an integral part of the activities at the pavilion each day. Individual community and business showcases were scheduled throughout the six-month fair.

The pavilion functioned as a Mississippi visitor center and business development hub, featuring the state’s first interactive video kiosks which directed visitors to communities throughout the state.