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.
On Thursday, February 2, 2023, the Mississippi Arts Commission hosted the 2023 Governor’s Arts Awards at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson. Now in its 35th year, the awards are presented in partnership with the Governor’s Office to celebrate the arts.
After two years of holidays spent at home during the pandemic’s peak, the chance to participate in festivities out in the broader world is too tempting to resist! The first thing on my list is always to scout out Christmas gifts—how can I relax until everyone is taken care of?? I’m fortunate that Mississippi is brimming with creative artists who populate the art markets and festivals with original artwork and handicrafts.
In advance of the agency’s annual grant round, which opens Wednesday, February 1, 2023, the Mississippi Arts Commission will host a series of presentations to assist grant applicants. The deadline to apply for MAC grants is Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Mississippi Whole Schools had the opportunity to gather and learn at this year’s 2022 Leadership Retreat at The MAX Museum of Art, Entertainment, and History in Meridian, MS.
What a jam-packed July we have had at MAC! Earlier this month, MAC hosted our 2022 Mississippi Whole Schools Summer Institute. The event was held on July 12-14 in Hattiesburg, MS., at the Thad Cochran Center on the University of Southern Mississippi campu
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 […]
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 […]
May, the traditional month for graduations and the kickoff of summer, is right around the corner. For the Mississippi Arts Commission this year, May is Conference Season! We hope to […]
Azaleas are blooming in the capital city, ushering in the busyness of spring. March marks our MAC grant deadline as well as our annual advocacy efforts. This year, Arts Day […]
