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

These 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.

First-time applicants are especially encouraged to attend a “Meet the MAC” event. For questions and accommodation requests, 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 2026

TYLERTOWN, MS – January 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
In partnership with Tylertown and Walthall County Arts Council
Location: Walthall County Public Library
707 Union Rd, Tylertown, MS 39667

BAY ST. LOUIS, MS – January 27, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Bay St. Louis Library, BSL Meeting Room
312 US-90, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

CLEVELAND, MS – January 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. – CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
Location: GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
800 W Sunflower Road, Cleveland, MS 38732

OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – January 28, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Ocean Springs Municipal Library
525 Dewey Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

NATCHEZ, MS – January 30, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Conde Contemporary Gallery
334 Main St, Natchez, MS 39120

RIDGELAND, MS – January 31, 2026, at 2 p.m.
Location: Elsie E. Jurgens Library
397 Hwy. 51, Ridgeland, MS 39157

LUCEDALE, MS – February 3, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Location: Lucedale Public Library
507 Oak St, Lucedale, MS 39452

TUPELO, MS – February 3, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Helen Foster Auditorium, Lee County Library
219 North Madison Street, Tupelo, MS  38804

COLUMBUS, MS – February 17, 2026, at Noon
Location: Columbus Arts Council
501 Main Street, Columbus, MS 39701

KOSCIUSKO, MS – February 18, 2026, at Noon
Location: Attala County Library
201 South Huntington Street, Kosciusko, MS 39090

JACKSON, MS – February 20, 2026, at 12 p.m. (NOON)
Location: Mississippi Arts Commission Office
455 N. Lamar Street, Suite 2A, Jackson, MS, 39202 (Street parking available)

GREENWOOD, MS – February 23, 2026, at 12 p.m. (NOON) AND 5:30 p.m.
Location: ArtPlace Mississippi
212 W Washington St, Greenwood, MS 38930

JACKSON, MS – February 23, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Location: Briarwood Arts Center
614 Briarwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211

Virtual Grants 101 for Teaching Artists – February 24, at Noon
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81126291659?pwd=b40dQqeXWgn9vR8EvVrmVze7wSJTX1.1

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.