The Mississippi Arts Commission Announces2024 Governor’s Arts Awards Recipients
The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) is pleased to announce the 2024 Governor’s Arts Awards recipients.
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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.
Historical I Ain’t Lying Magazine Now a Digital Exhibit on Mississippi Folklife
Mississippi Arts Commission’s Folk & Traditional Arts program announces the release of the I Ain’t Lying (IAL) Magazine digital exhibit on the Mississippi Folklife website.
David’s Travel Log – Mississippi Delta
David’s latest travel log features his journey through the Mississippi Delta! Find out about the amazing places he visited and the people he visited in Clarksdale, Cleveland, Indianola, Greenwood, and Lexington.
MAC Board of Commissioners Names David Lewis as New MAC Executive Director
The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) Board of Commissioners has named David Lewis of Jackson as the new executive director of the state arts agency following a national search. Lewis will begin his tenure with the agency on January 18, 2023.
2023 Meet the MAC Dates!
In advance of the agency’s annual grant round, which opens Wednesday, February 1, 2023, the Mississippi Arts Commission will host a series of presentations to assist grant applicants. The deadline to apply for MAC grants is Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
MAC Announces Recipients for the Building Fund for the Arts Grant
The Mississippi Arts Commission is pleased to announce the recipients of the Building Fund for the Arts (BFA) grant. This funding opportunity supports the much-needed repair, renovation, expansion, or construction of Mississippi facilities that serve as sites for year-round arts programming in their communities. The Mississippi Legislature approved $3 million for the BFA program for FY2023.
October Newsletter Message from MAC’s Board Chair, Marie Sanderson
As Chair of the Board of Commissioners for MAC, I am pleased to share the latest about what is happening at MAC this month.
MAC Launches a New Look!
The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) is pleased to announce a new look for Mississippi’s official grant-making and service agency for the arts.
Sarah Story to Step Down as Executive Director of MAC
The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) Executive Director, Sarah Story, will step down from her role effective Friday, September 9, 2022. Story has served as executive director since September of 2020.