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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?

MAC Grants

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?

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May 12

State Arts Conference

Mark your calendar for the State Arts Conference, which will be held Thursday, May 12 at the Two Mississippi Museums in downtown Jackson. See more information and register for the event here.

May 22

Mississippi Arts Hour with William Dunlap

This Sunday on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Sarah talks with William Dunlap, a painter, author, advocate and commentator.  With a career spanning over four decades, Dunlap has exhibited internationally and is included in numerous public and private collections. The 1991 Governor's Arts Award recipient will be awarded the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters 2022 Noel Polk Lifetime Achievement Award on June 11 in Jackson, MS. Listen this Sunday at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. The show is also available on major podcasting platforms.

May 15

Mississippi Arts Hour With Kelly James Penot

This Sunday on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Leslie talks with Kelly James Penot. Kelly is a costume designer and the supervisor of costume and makeup for the School of Performing and Visual Arts at the University of Southern Mississippi. Listen at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. The show is also available on major podcasting platforms.

May 8

Mississippi Arts Hour With John Rash

This Sunday on Mississippi Arts Hour, Larry talks with filmmaker John Rash. Rash creates films for the Southern Documentary Projects center at the University of Mississippi. He has also established the Southern Punk Archive at UM. He is collecting oral histories and materials on punk music in the American South for the collection. Listen at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. The show is also available on major podcasting platforms.

Advocate for the Arts

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Artist Roster: Overview and Complete List

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News

05.02.2022

MAC Mini-grants Available, Apply by June 1

JACKSON, MISS. – May 2, 2022 – The Mississippi Arts Commission is now accepting applications for the agency’s Mini-grant program, which is offered twice a year to organizations and individual […]

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