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?
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?
Join MAC in partnership with the Governor’s Office to celebrate the arts at the 2023 Governor’s Arts Awards, now in its 35th year! The 2023 recipients will be recognized at the Two Mississippi Museums in downtown Jackson on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 6 p.m.
This week on the Arts Hour, Larry talks with Ed McGowin, the recipient of the 2023 Governor’s Arts Award Lifetime Achievement Award. Tune in to hear their conversation this Sunday at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.
This week on the Arts Hour, Lauren Rhoades talks with W. Ralph Eubanks, the 2023 Governor’s Arts Award-winner for Excellence in Literature & Cultural Ambassador. The episode airs on Mississippi Public Broadcasting this Sunday at 5 p.m. CST. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.
Are you covering your costs as an artist? If you're unsure, this webinar is for you! Joyce Martelli (Fiber artist, CPA) will discuss the basics of tracking arts income and expenses. She’ll cover the 'why' behind keeping this information and share tools to help with the process. Questions & Answers will be welcome. A recording of the talk and presenter materials will be available online following the event. For more information or accessibility requests, call 601-359-6030.
The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) Board of Commissioners has named David Lewis of Jackson as the new executive director of the state arts agency following a national search. Lewis will begin his tenure with the agency on January 18, 2023.
After two years of holidays spent at home during the pandemic’s peak, the chance to participate in festivities out in the broader world is too tempting to resist! The first thing on my list is always to scout out Christmas gifts—how can I relax until everyone is taken care of?? I’m fortunate that Mississippi is brimming with creative artists who populate the art markets and festivals with original artwork and handicrafts.
In advance of the agency’s annual grant round, which opens Wednesday, February 1, 2023, the Mississippi Arts Commission will host a series of presentations to assist grant applicants. The deadline to apply for MAC grants is Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Go make Mississippi.
