MAC Offers Rapid Response Emergency Grants
State Arts Agency to Host “Ask the MAC” Virtual Sessions to Assist Applicants JACKSON, MISS. – For the second time in 2020, the Mississippi Arts Commission is offering Rapid Response […]
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MAC Announces 2021 Governor’s Arts Awards Recipients and 2021 Broadcast-Only Event
JACKSON, MISS. – October 27, 2020 – The Mississippi Arts Commission is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Arts Awards as well as a broadcast-only format for the upcoming […]
MAC Board of Commissioners Names Sarah Story as New MAC Executive Director
JACKSON, MISS. – Sept. 22, 2020– The Mississippi Arts Commission Board of Commissioners has named Sarah Story, of Austin, Texas, as the new executive director of the state arts agency […]
Malcolm White Retires as Director of Mississippi Arts Commission
JACKSON, MISS. – July 20, 2020 – After nearly 15 years of public service to the state of Mississippi, Malcolm White will retire as executive director of the Mississippi Arts […]
MAC Awards Nearly $1.3M to Grant Recipients and Program Participants
JACKSON, MISS. – July 16, 2020 – The Mississippi Arts Commission has awarded nearly $1.3 million in funding to artists and arts programs across the state for fiscal year 2021, […]
Mississippi Arts Commission to Provide Emergency Grants through South Arts Fund
JACKSON, MISS. – July 9, 2020 – The Mississippi Arts Commission announces the rollout of the “South Arts Organizational Impact Grant” program as part of its continued efforts to provide […]
MAC Announces Rapid Response Grants, Application Opens July 6
JACKSON, MISS. – June 26, 2020 – In an effort to respond to the changing needs of artists and arts organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mississippi Arts Commission announces […]
Shirley Smith retires after 28 years with MAC
After a 33-year career with the State of Mississippi, Shirley Smith is retiring as systems administrator of the Mississippi Arts Commission. As the agency’s longest tenured employee, Shirley has worked […]
Mississippi Writer Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
JACKSON, MISS. – June 22, 2020 – Oxford-based writer and University of Mississippi professor Aimee Nezhukumatathil has been named a Guggenheim Fellow. She joins a diverse group of 175 writers, scholars, […]
Mississippi Arts Organizations Receive NEA Grants
JACKSON, MISS. – The National Endowment for the Arts announced grant awards totaling $956,600 to three arts organizations and agencies in Mississippi. The Endowment works in partnership with the Mississippi […]