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SUMMARY:Mississippi Arts Hour – Dorothy "Dottie" Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour\, David sits down with the 2026 Governor’s Arts Award recipient for Excellence in Arts Education\, Dorothy “Dottie” Armstrong. Dottie is an arts educator who has developed arts programming within the Newton community. In this episode\, Dottie shares stories about her upbringing\, how she didn’t see herself as an artist at first\, and the work in her community. \nListen by subscribing to the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast through your favorite podcast app\, or listen online at http://msartshour.mpbonline.org/
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/mississippi-arts-hour-dorothy-dottie-armstrong/
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SUMMARY:Meet the MAC – Lee County Library\, Tupelo
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Arts Commission hosts a series of information sessions called “Meet the MAC” about grants available through MAC.\n\n \n\nThese sessions can occur at any time of year\, but typically in the few months before the annual grant applications open (December – February). They serve as “grants 101” and offer attendees the opportunity to speak with a MAC representative in person. All Meet the MAC sessions are free and open to the public.\n\n \n\nFirst-time applicants are especially encouraged to attend a “Meet the MAC” event. For questions and accommodation requests\, please contact MAC at (601) 359-6030.
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/meet-the-mac-lee-county-library-tupelo/
LOCATION:Lee County Library\, 219 North Madison Street\, Tupelo\, MS\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet the MAC – Lucedale Public Library
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Arts Commission hosts a series of information sessions called “Meet the MAC” about grants available through MAC. \n\n\n\nThese sessions can occur at any time of year\, but typically in the few months before the annual grant applications open (December – February). They serve as “grants 101” and offer attendees the opportunity to speak with a MAC representative in person. All Meet the MAC sessions are free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nFirst-time applicants are especially encouraged to attend a “Meet the MAC” event. For questions and accommodation requests\, please contact MAC at (601) 359-6030.
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/meet-the-mac-lucedale-public-library/
LOCATION:Lucedale Public Library\, 507 Oak St\, Lucedale\, Lucedale\, MS\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
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SUMMARY:Arts Week – February 8 - 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi’s arts community is coming together to celebrate the arts during Arts Week! This week is coordinated through the Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education. \n\n\nArts industry leaders and organizations will also have days at the Capitol throughout the week. Stop by and visit their tables in the Capitol Rotunda during their times. Information about specific dates and times can be found here: supporttheartsms.com. \n\nThe week will wrap with the 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson on Thursday\, February 12\, 2026. \nTo view a complete schedule and for more information about the festivities taking place during Arts Week\, visit supporttheartsms.com
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/arts-week-february-8-14-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260130T213136Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Arts Hour – Emmi Sprayberry
DESCRIPTION:This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour\, Leslie talks with one of MAC’s newest staff members\, Emmi Sprayberry. Emmi’s documentary photography has gained international recognition. At her core\, she is a storyteller who is passionate about accessibility in the arts and supporting emerging talent. Join us for our conversation about the arts in Jackson and Emmi’s new project that examines the relationship between music\, community\, and Mississippi’s musical legacy. \nListen by subscribing to the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast through your favorite podcast app\, or listen online at http://msartshour.mpbonline.org/
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/mississippi-arts-hour-emmi-sprayberry/
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SUMMARY:Arts Day at the Capitol 2026!
DESCRIPTION:Join us February 10\, 2026\, from 12:45 – 4 p.m. in the Mississippi Capitol Rotunda for Arts Day at the Capitol! \n12:45 p.m. Press Conference on the second floor of the Capitol Rotunda.
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/arts-day-at-the-capitol-2026/
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SUMMARY:2026 Governor's Arts Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, at The Westin Jackson for the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards! Celebrating: \nJesse Robinson – Lifetime Achievement\nDorothy “Dottie” Armstrong – Excellence in Arts Education\nHeather Christian – Excellence in Music Composition\nGreg Harkins – Excellence in Traditional Craft\nMississippi Symphony Orchestra – Excellence in Performing Arts \nThe following events are open to the public!\n4:30 p.m. – Public Reception preceding the ceremony at The Westin Jackson\n6 p.m. – Ceremony will begin (please be in your seat by 5:55 p.m.) \n*Seating is limited! Please arrive early. Seating will be on a first-come basis. \nValet parking is available at The Westin Jackson. Street parking is also available around the hotel. \nFor more information about this year’s recipients and how to become a sponsor\, visit https://arts.ms.gov/gaa. \n 
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/2026-governors-arts-awards/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Arts Hour - Angela Ball
DESCRIPTION:This week\, Larry visits with poet Angela Ball from Hattiesburg. They talk about her beginnings as a writer and poet\, her work as a professor at the University of Southern Mississippi\, and the themes found in Steeplechase\, her new collection of poetry. \nListen by subscribing to the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast through your favorite podcast app\, or listen online at http://msartshour.mpbonline.org/
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/angela-ball/
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SUMMARY:Meet the MAC – Columbus Arts Council
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Arts Commission hosts a series of information sessions called “Meet the MAC” about grants available through MAC.\n\n \n\nThese sessions can occur at any time of year\, but typically in the few months before the annual grant applications open (December – February). They serve as “grants 101” and offer attendees the opportunity to speak with a MAC representative in person. All Meet the MAC sessions are free and open to the public.\n\n \n\nFirst-time applicants are especially encouraged to attend a “Meet the MAC” event. For questions and accommodation requests\, please contact MAC at (601) 359-6030.
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/meet-the-mac-columbus-arts-council/
LOCATION:Columbus\, MS
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SUMMARY:Meet the MAC – Attala County Library\, Kociusko
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Arts Commission hosts a series of information sessions called “Meet the MAC” about grants available through MAC.\n\n \n\nThese sessions can occur at any time of year\, but typically in the few months before the annual grant applications open (December – February). They serve as “grants 101” and offer attendees the opportunity to speak with a MAC representative in person. All Meet the MAC sessions are free and open to the public.\n\n \n\nFirst-time applicants are especially encouraged to attend a “Meet the MAC” event. For questions and accommodation requests\, please contact MAC at (601) 359-6030.
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/meet-the-mac-attala-county-library-kociusko/
LOCATION:Attala County Library\, 201 South Huntington Street\, Kosciusko\, MS\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20260116T195205Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the MAC – Mississippi Arts Commission Office\, Jackson
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Arts Commission hosts a series of information sessions called “Meet the MAC” about grants available through MAC.\n\n \n\nThese sessions can occur at any time of year\, but typically in the few months before the annual grant applications open (December – February). They serve as “grants 101” and offer attendees the opportunity to speak with a MAC representative in person. All Meet the MAC sessions are free and open to the public.\n\n \n\nFirst-time applicants are especially encouraged to attend a “Meet the MAC” event. For questions and accommodation requests\, please contact MAC at (601) 359-6030.
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/meet-the-mac-mississippi-arts-commission-office-jackson/
LOCATION:Mississippi Arts Commission\, 455 North Lamar Street Suite 2A\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet the MAC – Virtual for Teaching Artists
DESCRIPTION:Join on February 24 at Noon: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81126291659?pwd=b40dQqeXWgn9vR8EvVrmVze7wSJTX1.1 \n\n \n\n\n\nThe Mississippi Arts Commission hosts a series of information sessions called “Meet the MAC” about grants available through MAC.\n\n \n\nThese sessions can occur at any time of year\, but typically in the few months before the annual grant applications open (December – February). They serve as “grants 101” and offer attendees the opportunity to speak with a MAC representative in person. All Meet the MAC sessions are free and open to the public.\n\n \n\nFirst-time applicants are especially encouraged to attend a “Meet the MAC” event. For questions and accommodation requests\, please contact MAC at (601) 359-6030.
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/meet-the-mac-virtual-for-teaching-artists/
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