The Mississippi Arts Commission hosts a series of information sessions called “Meet the MAC” about grants available through MAC.

These sessions can occur anytime throughout the year but typically in the few months before the annual grant applications open (December – February). They serve as “grants 101” and provide the opportunity for attendees to speak with a MAC representative in person. All Meet the MAC sessions are free and open to the public.

First-time applicants are especially encouraged to attend a “Meet the MAC” event. If you have any questions, please contact MAC at (601) 359-6030.

If you would like to “Meet the MAC” in your community, contact MAC Grants Director Lauren Rhoades.

MEET THE MAC DATES 2025

• Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel
  • Date: Tuesday, January 9
  • Time: Noon
  • Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
• Meridian Museum of Art
  • Date: January 14
  • Time: noon
  • Location: Meridian Museum of Art
• Tunica Main Street/City of Tunica
  • Date: January 16
  • Time: 5:30 p.m.
  • Location Tunica Main Street
• Columbus Arts Council
  • Date: Thursday, January 23
  • Time: Noon* AND 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: 501 Main Street, Columbus, MS 39701
  • *There will be light refreshments at the noon meeting, but attendees are also welcome to bring their lunch.
• Black Prairie Blues Museum in West Point
  • Date: Friday, January 24
  • Time: Noon
  • Location: Black Prarie Blues Museum
• Mississippi Painter Society in Tupelo
  • Date: Monday, January 27
  • Time: 6 p.m.
  • Location: Los Toros Mexican Restaurant, 1260 Oakview Drive, Tupelo, MS
• Link Centre in Tupelo
  • Date: January 28
  • Time: Noon
  • Location: Link Centre
• Montgomery County Arts Council in Winona
  • Date: January 28
  • Time: 6 p.m.
  • Location: Montgomery County Arts Council
• Organic Culture in McComb
  • Date: January 30
  • Time: 5 p.m.
  • Location: Organic Culture, 114 Main Street, McComb, MS 39648
• Utica Institute Museum 
  • Date: February 11 
  • Time: 1:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Utica Institute Museum  (The museum is on the Hinds Community College’s Utica Campus.) Address: 34175 MS-18, Utica, MS 39175 
  • Attendees are welcome to bring their laptops to get started on their grant applications or to ask specific questions about their applications.
• Griot Arts
  • Date: February 13
  • Time: 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: Meraki Roasting Co. 282 Sunflower Ave., Clarksdale, MS 38264
  • Attendees are welcome to bring their laptops to get started on their grant applications or to ask specific questions about their applications.
• MAC Grant Assistance
  • Date: February 21
  • Time Noon – 2 p.m.
  • Location: Mississippi Arts Commission, 455 N. Lamar Street, Suite 2A, Jackson, MS 39202
  • Bring your lunch and join the MAC team for a working lunch session. This is your opportunity to ask any questions about your grant application and receive assistance with your application.

Our team is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assist you and answer any of your grant questions. Just give us a call at 601-359-6030.