Mississippi Poet Laureate Nominations
Nominations for Mississippi's Poet Laureate open April 1, 2024, and close June 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
Nominations for Mississippi's Poet Laureate open April 1, 2024, and close June 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
The Mississippi Arts Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards, an annual ceremony that recognizes individuals and organizations that have made noteworthy contributions to the arts in the state. The deadline to submit nominations is June 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
Eight high school students from high schools/organizations across the state participated in the Poetry Out Loud state finals, which took place at Mississippi Public Broadcasting in Jackson, MS, on March 7, 2024. Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) will record the competition and air it on MPB Television at 7:30 p.m. (CST) on Friday, April 26, 2024, and at 4:30 p.m. (CST) on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
This Sunday, David visits with sculptor Jason Kimes from Laurel. Tune in to hear their conversation on Sunday, April 28, at 5 p.m. CST on MPB Think Radio. You can also subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts.
MINI-GRANT AND ARTIST ROSTER APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN MAY 1! Applications must be submitted by June 1 at 11:59 p.m.
This Sunday, Larry visits with writer Patrick Parker from McComb. Tune in to hear their conversation on Sunday, May 5, at 5 p.m. CST on MPB Think Radio. You can also subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to your pods.
This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Maria Zeringue talks with musician and drummer Jimmi Mayes. Tune in to hear their conversation on Sunday, May 12, at 5 p.m. CST on MPB Think Radio. You can also subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform.
This week on the Arts Hour, Lauren Rhoades talks with author Gerry Wilson, whose new novel That Pinson Girl follows a young mother in a rural North Mississippi community, against the backdrop of the deprivation of World War I and the 1918 influenza epidemic. The episode airs on MPB Think Radio this Sunday at 5 p.m. CST. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.
MAC has partnered with the Southeast ADA Center for a training series on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This session will focus on Effective Communication.
This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, David sits down with Hector Boldo and Jaqueline Wooton. The episode airs on MPB Think Radio this Sunday at 5 p.m. CST. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.