Apr 26
Poetry Out Loud State Contest Re-broadcast
MPB broadcasts Mississippi high school students reciting great poetry during the Poetry Out Loud state finals contest.
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The creative legacy of our state is still being written. The Mississippi Arts Commission is in place to Support emerging artists, Inspire them to make lasting footprints, and Enrich the creative culture all across the state. What role will you play in the next chapter of Mississippi’s story?
Grants Process
Mississippi Arts Commission invests in our state’s makers through a variety of grant programs supporting nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individual artists. Are you an organization or a professional artist looking to fund your project?
Apr 5
Mississippi Arts Hour
This Sunday Larry speaks with arts educator Amanda Koonlaba. Koonlaba is a former art teacher in the Tupelo public schools and a member of MAC's Teaching Artist Roster who runs Party in the Art Room, a space within the Link Centre where she offers visual arts classes to children in the community. Listen at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio.
Apr 24
Poetry Out Loud State Contest Broadcast
MPB broadcasts Mississippi high school students reciting great poetry during the Poetry Out Loud state finals contest.
Mar 29
Mississippi Arts Hour
In honor of Jim Dollarhide, near the anniversary of his tragic death, Mississippi Arts Hour will rebroadcast Malcolm's 2012 interview with the legendary Mississippi filmmaker. Best known for his work in documentaries, Dollarhide also produced commercials for national brands as well as local organizations, owned and operated a successful production company based in Mississippi, earned many awards and accolades, and influenced a generation of the state's artists. Hear this special broadcast on MPB Think Radio at 5 p.m.
News
MAC Responds to COVID 19: Grant Updates and Funding Opportunities
Like restaurants and retail, the arts have taken a big hit as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Closed museums, galleries, schools, and event venues mean lost revenue for both arts organizations and individual artists. Despite these enormous challenges, we are encouraged by the uplifting responses and creative solutions offered by so many in our […]
Mississippi Small Businesses and Non-Profits Can Now Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
The arts have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Cancelled events, closed doors, and postponed programs mean lost revenue for so many of MAC’s constituents. As the situation unfolds, we will share opportunities for potential sources of funding with the field as these sources are announced and made available. Last Friday, Governor Tate Reeves’s […]
Special Message from the Director
Arts Community, How the world can change in a week’s time! COVID 19 is having a major impact on everyone, in every sector of society. We recognize the particular impact this pandemic has had on artists and organizations whose livelihoods often depend on events and performances. We all must play a role, though, in minimizing […]
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