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?

Learn More >

Jun 4

Mississippi Arts Hour – Mona Nicholas

Tune in this week to the Mississippi Arts Hour to hear David Lewis speak to the Executive Director of the USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC), Mona Nicholas. Tune in to hear their conversation on Sunday, June 4, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen through your favorite podcast app.

May 28

Mississippi Arts Hour - Maximus Wright

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Maria Zeringue talks with writer, filmmaker, and mentor Maximus Wright. Tune in to hear their conversation this Sunday, May 28, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen through your favorite podcast app.

May 21

Mississippi Arts Hour – Princeton James

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Leslie talks with Coldwater, Mississippi native Princeton James. Tune in to hear their conversation this Sunday, May 21, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen through your favorite podcast app.

News

05.11.2023

David’s Travel Log – Laurel & Hattiesburg

Hello! Welcome to my travel log. As I travel all around the state and country in relation to my new role at the Mississippi Arts Commission as Executive Director, I want to bring you along. Sketching has been a part of my creative expression since refining it in architectural school and I love to sketch when I travel. I have been so inspired by all that I have seen and the people I have met. I want to share that with you through this series. I hope you’ll enjoy the journey.

Learn More >

04.13.2023

MAC CALLS FOR 2024 GOVERNOR’S ARTS AWARDS NOMINATIONS

The Mississippi Arts Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Arts Awards, an annual ceremony that recognizes individuals and organizations that have made noteworthy contributions to the arts in the state of Mississippi. The awards are presented in partnership with the Governor’s Office and signify the important relationship between government and the arts. The deadline to submit nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Arts Awards is June 1, 2023. Award nominations may be submitted online via MAC’s website at arts.ms.gov/gaa.

Learn More >

04.06.2023

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR | APRIL 2023

Hello friends! Over the past few months, you may have gotten to know me a little bit, and I’ve gotten to know many of you as well. A lot has happened since I joined the MAC team, and I would like to update you on what we’ve been working on. Since I stepped into my role in mid-January, MAC has held the Governor’s Arts Awards and Arts Day at the Capitol and finished a very generous and fruitful legislative session.

Learn More >

Go make Mississippi.