MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR | JUNE 2022
We are already halfway through the year, and it has truly been remarkable to meet with artists and arts supporters at events within the state and across the globe. I […]
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MAC Announces Building Fund for the Arts Grant Opportunity
JACKSON, MISS. – June 21, 2022 – The Mississippi Arts Commission is announcing that the Mississippi Legislature recently approved new funds totaling $3 million for the Building Fund for the […]
MAC Calls for Governor’s Arts Awards Nominations
JACKSON, MISS. – June 1, 2022 – The Mississippi Arts Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Arts Awards, an annual ceremony that recognizes individuals and organizations that […]
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR | MAY 2022
As we head into the summer months, I would like to take this opportunity to give a warm thank you to our keynote speaker, presenters, panelists, legislators, and all who […]
Gloria Gipson Suggs Named South Arts 2022 Mississippi Fellow
JACKSON, MISS. – May 17, 2022 – Artist, writer and educator Gloria Gipson Suggs, of Holly Springs, Miss., has been named among nine visual artists as South Arts’ 2022 State […]
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 […]