Arts Day at the Capitol - Mississippi Arts Commission

MAC Arts Day 2024

Tuesday, February 6, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
JOIN US at 1 p.m. for a press conference on the Capitol Rotunda Steps!

We invite our grantees, partners, and art lovers to join us as we celebrate the arts and FILL the Capitol Rotunda steps during the press conference.

More information is coming soon!

Arts Week At The Capitol

Mississippi’s arts community is coming together to celebrate the arts during Arts Week! The Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education has coordinated several events with partners from the arts community for the week of February 5-9.

Arts industry leaders and organizations will also have their days at the Capitol throughout the week. Stop by and visit their tables during their times in the Capitol Rotunda. Information about specific dates and times can be found here: supporttheartsms.com.

The week will wrap with the 2024 Governor’s Arts Awards at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson on Thursday, February 8.

To view a complete schedule and for more information about the festivities taking place during Arts Week, visit supporttheartsms.com

WHEREAS, the State of Mississippi recognizes the arts as an important part of Mississippi's cultural heritage and one of our greatest exports; and
WHEREAS, countless legends in music, visual arts, literature, performing arts, film, acting, and other forms of art call Mississippi their "home" and have been influenced by our state for decades; and
WHEREAS, the arts help communities throughout Mississippi celebrate their culture and heritage alongside local and statewide partnerships; and
WHEREAS, the arts are a $2.1 billion dollar industry for the state of Mississippi, providing tens of thousands of jobs; and
WHEREAS, research demonstrates that arts integration in schools through the Mississippi Whole Schools Initiative has proven to increase test scores and student attendance rates; and
WHEREAS, the Mississippi Arts Commission serves to foster creativity that enhances the quality of life in Mississippi communities through statewide investment in the arts; and
WHEREAS, the week of February 5-9, 2024, artists, arts organizations, and communities throughout Mississippi will celebrate the arts and its impact on the state of Mississippi, through events across the state; and
WHEREAS, the Mississippi Arts Commission will host the 2024 Governor's Arts Awards in partnership with the Governor's office on February 8, to honor the recipients: 100 Men Hall, Earl Poole Ball, Cedric Burnside, Brent Funderburk, and Peter Zapletal; and
WHEREAS, the Mississippi Association of Arts Educators along with other Mississippi arts groups and individuals will host events and performances in Jackson to showcase some of Mississippi's greatest artists throughout Arts Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tate Reeves, Governor of the State of Mississippi, do hereby proclaim the week of February 5-9, 2024, as
ARTS WEEK
in the State of Mississippi and to encourage all of our citizens to join in the appreciation and celebration of Mississippi's cultural heritage expressed through the arts and visit the events and performances during Arts Week.

About Arts Day at the Capitol

The Mississippi Arts Commission annually hosts “Arts Day at the Capitol” during Mississippi’s Spring Legislative Session. Held in the State Capitol rotunda, the event highlights the significant contributions the arts have made to create a better quality of life for all Mississippians. The day is filled with opportunities for artists and arts organizations to share with lawmakers how the arts have impacted their lives and their communities. This time at the State Capitol is meant to engage, network, and unify the arts community across the state.

Understanding why the arts are a worthwhile investment during hard economic times and why the government should support the arts are essential to creating a stronger voice within Mississippi’s arts community.

Photos from Past Arts Days