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?
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), will present a workshop held on Jackson State University Campus in the Student Center Theatre 2nd floor on May 22nd from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM. This meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about funding opportunities through the NEA and MAC as well as share your institutions’ priorities for arts and culture with the agency. For more information, click here.
Come along on a leisurely bike excursion through downtown Ocean Springs led by WAMA Education Director, Tony DiFatta. Start the day with a tour through WAMA’s reinstalled collection Walter Inglis Anderson: Artist, Naturalist, Mystic, and get inspired by Walter Anderson’s very own bicycle, on which he traveled thousands of miles to New York, Texas, and beyond. Then, take a pedal-powered tour to a variety of Ocean Springs hot spots and historic sites, including Walter Anderson’s cottage at Shearwater Pottery. Snacks included; loaner bikes available upon request. Sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi. Cost: $40; $30 Members
Join the Lauren Rodgers Museum of Art each week for unique hands-on art activities inspired by our collection and exhibitions! No reservations are needed for this free make-and-take art program for families. Wednesdays · May 29, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26 1:00 – 4:00pm · Museum Annex
By Larry Morrisey Charlie Buckley is a Tupelo-based painter who has primarily worked in the commercial art world, creating and selling his paintings on a full-time basis for nearly a decade. He is a 2019 MAC Artist Fellowship Recipient and is currently represented by galleries in Jackson, Oxford and Nashville. He also maintains a steady […]
As the weather warms and the flowers bloom, festivals abound, and art is abundant. I am continuously reminded of the breadth and depth of artistic talent in Mississippi as I travel to towns and cities around the state to see the goings-on of artistic communities. I recently had the pleasure of witnessing the unveilings of […]
JACKSON, MISS. – May 7, 2019 –In partnership with the Mississippi Museum of Art, the Mississippi Arts Commission will present the pop-up exhibit “MAC’s Traditional Arts Showcase” in the Trustmark Grand Hall at the Mississippi Museum of Art on Thursday, May 16, 2019, as part of the Museum After Hours series. The exhibit features the […]
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