Programs
Each year MAC plans and implements an outstanding list of special projects and initiatives. From the high school recitation competition, Poetry Out Loud, to the online resources the agency provides, MAC strives to bring the arts to all residents of Mississippi.
Poetry Out Loud
Poetry Out Loud is a free program created by the National Endowment for the Arts for students in grades 9 – 12. Since 2005, it has helped students in all fifty states, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and improve their reading comprehension scores while learning about their literary heritage.
Learn more about Poetry Out Loud
Governor’s Arts Awards
The Governor’s Arts Awards are presented annually by the Mississippi Arts Commission and the Governor’s Office to recognize those whose work in the arts has significantly contributed to the growth and development of the cultural life of Mississippi.
Learn more about the Governor’s Arts Awards
Day At The Capitol
Each year, the Mississippi Arts Commission visits the capitol to thank the Legislature for its support, and to keep everyone in office abreast of arts events, activities and programs around the state.
Learn more about Day at the Capitol
MS Folklife & Folk Arts Directory
The Folklife website is part of the Mississippi Arts Commission’s ongoing effort to increase awareness in the state’s traditional arts and culture.