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

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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 – Dr. Wilma Mosley Clopton

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Maria Zeringue talks with Dr. Wilma Mosley Clopton. Dr. Clopton is an award-winning video historian and filmmaker who serves as president of NMHS Unlimited Film Productions. Tune in to hear their conversation this Sunday, April 16, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting 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.

Meet the MAC – Tishomingo Community Center

Join MAC at the Tishomingo Community Center on January 9th at 6 p.m. to learn more about the different grant opportunities offered by MAC and how to apply. This “Meet the MAC” event is free and open to the public. The MAC representative for the event is Maria Zeringue, Folk & Traditional Arts Director.