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 us for demonstrations from our two apprenticeship teams: Brian Beckham and Martha Scarborough (Apprenticeship in Silversmithing) and Katie Clark and Sarah Rose Govero (Apprenticeship in Crochet). The showcase will be a part of the programming at the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi's Spring Demo Day!
This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Lauren speaks with vocalist Holly Brand, from Meridian, Mississippi, who has just wow-ed audiences across the country with her appearance on NBC’s The Voice. Tune in to hear their conversation this Sunday, April 2, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.
This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, David talks with the electric Laurel legend George Bassi. Tune in to hear their conversation this Sunday, March 26, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.
This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Maria talks with Katie Clark. Katie is a crochet artist, and she is a current participant in MAC’s Folk Arts Apprenticeship program. Tune in to hear their conversation this Sunday, March 19, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.
The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) announces that Edward Wilson, a Senior at Jackson Preparatory School in Jackson, MS, is the 2023 Mississippi Poetry Out Loud® (POL) champion. The first runner-up was Kalen Wallace, a Junior at Northwest Rankin High School in Flowood, MS. The second runner-up was Melany Carrasco, a Junior at Pascagoula High School in Pascagoula, MS.
On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, the Mississippi Arts Commission hosted the 2023 Arts Day at the Capitol. MAC, partner agencies, arts advocacy groups, and grantees visited the Capitol to share the importance of the arts with state-wide leaders.
Washington, DC—The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is pleased to announce this year’s NEA National Heritage Fellows, recipients of our nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. […]
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