Happy New Year! We hope you and your families are safe and well in first month of 2022. The new year is a perfect time to begin a creative practice […]

Happy Holidays from MAC! What a year it’s been! Through the highs and lows of 2021, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn all about the vast […]

Now that the holidays are officially upon us, we turn our attention to long-awaited gatherings as well as artful events and gifts. Opportunities to celebrate creatively abound. From street festivals […]

Message from the Director | October 2021 October invites us outside, to gatherings, fairs, awareness events, spooky parties and more. For the arts, that means outdoor festivals like the Cotton […]

As autumn begins, we look forward to all that is in store over the next few months. If you haven’t already heard, our State Arts Conference has been postponed to […]

Though the Mississippi heat is far from over, we are rapidly approaching the fall months, which for MAC, means State Arts Conference time! While we are still working out details, […]

July 1 may seem like an insignificant date to most people, but it’s a big deal at the Mississippi Arts Commission. The first day of July each year is the […]

Hello Arts Community, In a whirlwind six month’s time, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many arts leaders and members of the arts community in our state, both virtually and […]

In Memorium Jackson-based blues guitarist and singer Louis Arzo Youngblood aka “Gearshifter” passed away on March 3, 2021 from heart-related issues. Youngblood was steeped in the blues tradition of southern […]

The roots of American music run deep through Mississippi and are well planted in the soul of Raphael Semmes. For a successful 40-year career as a musician and for promoting […]