by Wally Northway Published: October 29,2009
Tags: arts, state agency
JACKSON — The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC), in partnership with The Wallace Foundation, will present a statewide conference on the arts Nov. 11-13 in Jackson. The conference, themed "The Creativity Key…Unlock the Possibilities," will be held at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Jackson and will offer attendees networking opportunities as well as breakout sessions, peer [...] [...]
by Wally Northway Published: October 19,2009
Tags: arts, economic development, recession, stimulus
JACKSON — The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) has introduced Arts Reinvestment Initiative (ARI) grants to non-profit organizations statewide to provide support for jobs in the arts that have been lost or are in jeopardy of elimination due to the current national economic downturn. The funding for the initiative comes through the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment [...] [...]
by Wally Northway Published: August 5,2009
Tags: arts, education, state agency
JACKSON — Through Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI) Communities LinkUP! Program, the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) is partnering with Mississippi’s symphony orchestras to bring students an opportunity to study orchestral music and to perform with the orchestra. The University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, the Meridian Symphony Orchestra and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra [...] [...]
by Wally Northway Published: July 20,2009
Tags: arts, government agency, grants
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) has granted $1.5 million in funding to artists and arts programs across the state for fiscal year 2010, reflecting a $500,000 increase since FY2007. These funds were awarded in 51 Mississippi counties, ranging from operating support for museums and community arts centers to small grants that assist [...] [...]