Summary Mississippi Arts Commission - Arts Grants and Services for Mississippians arts.ms.gov
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The Mississippi Arts Commission provides funding and support to emerging artists and arts organizations.
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- The Mississippi Arts Commission supports emerging artists and enriches the creative culture in the state.
- The commission offers grant programs for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individual artists.
- They host events like the Governors Arts Awards, Arts Day At The Capitol, and the State Arts Conference.
- They provide resources for emergency preparedness, advocacy for the arts, and tools for creators, arts leaders, and educators.
- Recent news includes visits from NEA and NEH Chairs, grant awards to arts organizations, and a State Arts Conference recap.
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The Mississippi Arts Commission funds emerging artists and arts organizations, offering resources and support. Contact MAC for more info.
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The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) supports emerging artists and offers funding through grant programs for nonprofits, educational institutions, and individual artists. They also provide resources, tools, and emergency support for arts organizations. MAC recently hosted the National Endowment for the Arts Chair and the National Endowment for the Humanities Chair. MAC awarded $5.2 million to 34 arts organizations and encourages artists to shape Mississippi's creative legacy. Contact MAC for more information.
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The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) supports emerging artists in Mississippi, aiming to inspire them to create and enrich the state's creative culture. MAC offers funding through various grant programs for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individual artists. They also advocate for the arts, providing resources and tools for creators, arts leaders, and educators, as well as emergency preparedness information and support for arts organizations. Recently, the National Endowment for the Arts Chair and the National Endowment for the Humanities Chair visited Mississippi, allowing leaders in the arts and humanities to witness the remarkable work happening in the state. MAC has awarded $5.2 million to 34 arts organizations in 23 counties through the Building Fund for the Arts grant, supporting the improvement of facilities for year-round arts programming. The successful 2023 State Arts Conference, presented by The Westin Jackson, was acknowledged and appreciated by MAC. Ultimately, MAC is committed to transforming Mississippi into a platform for creativity and encourages artists and organizations to join them in shaping the state's creative legacy. Contact MAC for more information about their programs and services.
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The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) is a support system for emerging artists in Mississippi. Their mission is to inspire artists to create and enrich the creative culture of the state. MAC invests in artists and organizations through various grant programs. They provide funding for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individual artists. If you are looking to fund your project, MAC is there to help.
The Mississippi Arts Hour is a radio show that features interviews with artists. Ebony Lumumba, Chair of the Phillis Wheatley Poetry Festival, and Andrew Bryant, a musician, have recently been featured on the show. The episodes can be heard on MPB Radio or through podcasting apps.
MAC also advocates for the arts. They provide resources and tools for creators, arts leaders, and educators. They offer emergency preparedness information and support state and national arts organizations.
In recent news, the National Endowment for the Arts Chair and the National Endowment for the Humanities Chair visited Mississippi. This collaborative visit allowed leaders in the arts and humanities to experience the incredible work happening in the state.
MAC has awarded $5.2 million to 34 arts organizations in 23 counties through the Building Fund for the Arts grant. This funding opportunity supports the repair, renovation, expansion, or construction of facilities that provide year-round arts programming.
The 2023 State Arts Conference, presented by The Westin Jackson, was a success. MAC extends their gratitude to everyone who attended.
The Mississippi Arts Commission is dedicated to making Mississippi a stage for creativity. They invite artists and organizations to join them in writing the next chapter of Mississippi's creative legacy.
Contact MAC at their office in Jackson, Mississippi, or visit their website for more information about their programs and services.