MAC AWARDS $1.75M IN GRANTS FOR ARTS PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS IN MISSISSIPPI 

The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) is investing over $1.75 million through grants in more than 337 organizations, schools, and individual artists across the state for the fiscal year 2024. The agency received an increase in funding, which allowed the funding of more grants for the new fiscal year. 

Mississippi Arts Hour – Melanie Deas

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Leslie talks with Tupelo native and arts administrator Melanie Deas. Tune in to hear their conversation on Sunday, June 18, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen through your favorite podcast app.

Mississippi Arts Hour – Maximus Wright

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Maria Zeringue talks with writer, filmmaker, and mentor Maximus Wright. Tune in to hear their conversation this Sunday, May 28, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen through your favorite podcast app.

Mississippi Arts Hour – George Bassi, Lauren Rogers Museum

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, David talks with the electric Laurel legend George Bassi. Tune in to hear their conversation this Sunday, March 26, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.

Ask an Accountant: Recordkeeping 101

Are you covering your costs as an artist? If you’re unsure, this webinar is for you! Joyce Martelli (Fiber artist, CPA) will discuss the basics of tracking arts income and expenses. She’ll cover the ‘why’ behind keeping this information and share tools to help with the process. Questions & Answers will be welcome. A recording of the talk and presenter materials will be available online following the event.

For more information or accessibility requests, call 601-359-6030.

Mississippi Arts Hour – Dr. Ann Fisher-Wirth

This week on the Arts Hour, Lauren Rhoades talks with Dr. Ann Fisher-Wirth, the 2023 Governor’s Arts Award-winner for Excellence in Literature and Poetry. This episode airs this Sunday at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. Can’t listen live? Subscribe to the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast through your favorite podcast app.

Mississippi Arts Hour – Holiday Edition 2023!

The Holiday Edition of the Mississippi Arts Hour returns this year with holiday music by Mississippi musicians. Don’t miss this holiday tradition airing on Sunday, December 25, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio, or subscribe to the podcast through your favorite podcast app.