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Greenville native wins Mississippi Poetry Out Loud competition

Greenville native wins Mississippi Poetry Out Loud competition

Charlotte Smelser, Arts Education Director at the Mississippi Arts Commission, shares a sneak peek of what’s ahead at the Mississippi Whole Schools Summer Institute 2025, Reimagining: Traditions in the World of AI. From integrating music, theater, and visual art into math, science, and ELA to hands-on ideas that will energize your classroom—this is three days you don’t want to miss! 📅 July 8–10 📍 Cadence Arena & Conference Center, Tupelo, MS 🔗 Register by June 16 at mswholeschools.org Follow

Charlotte Smelser, Arts Education Director at the Mississippi Arts Commission, shares a sneak peek of what’s ahead at the Mississippi Whole Schools Summer Institute 2025, Reimagining: Traditions in the World of AI. From integrating music, theater, and visual art into math, science, and ELA to hands-on ideas that will energize your classroom—this is three days you don’t want to miss! 📅 July 8–10 📍 Cadence Arena & Conference Center, Tupelo, MS 🔗 Register by June 16 at mswholeschools.org Follow

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The 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards was an unforgettable night! We had the honor of celebrating Mississippi’s extraordinary artists and organizations whose talent, leadership, and dedication continue to shape and strengthen our state. Thank you to everyone who made this year’s awards possible — including the Westin Jackson, our generous sponsors, and Governor Tate Reeves and First Lady Elee Reeves for their continued support of the arts in Mississippi. Missed the celebration? You can watch the progr

The 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards was an unforgettable night! We had the honor of celebrating Mississippi’s extraordinary artists and organizations whose talent, leadership, and dedication continue to shape and strengthen our state. Thank you to everyone who made this year’s awards possible — including the Westin Jackson, our generous sponsors, and Governor Tate Reeves and First Lady Elee Reeves for their continued support of the arts in Mississippi. Missed the celebration? You can watch the progr

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Grants - Mississippi Arts Commission

Grants - Mississippi Arts Commission

Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience museum opens in Meridian

Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience museum opens in Meridian

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The Mississippi Folklife Area at the National Folk Festival brought together incredible artists, makers, and tradition bearers from across Mississippi. A huge thank you to all the artists who shared their skills, stories, and traditions, and to everyone who stopped by to celebrate the creative spirit of our state. We can’t wait to do it all again next year — right here in Jackson, Mississippi! | Mississippi Arts Commission

The Mississippi Folklife Area at the National Folk Festival brought together incredible artists, makers, and tradition bearers from across Mississippi. A huge thank you to all the artists who shared their skills, stories, and traditions, and to everyone who stopped by to celebrate the creative spirit of our state. We can’t wait to do it all again next year — right here in Jackson, Mississippi! | Mississippi Arts Commission

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Did you catch the Visit Mississippi Float during the 2026 Rose Parade? Get a behind the scenes look at the creation of the float this year with the help of volunteers from Mississippi, California, and beyond! #RoseParade #VisitMS ##smarthome Visit Mississippi Rose Parade | Mississippi Arts Commission

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"A living legend. A true legend of Mississippi.” For nearly 50 years, Dorothy “Dottie” Armstrong has done exactly what she was put here to do: teach, create, and inspire. As the late Robert Evans points out, Dottie's legacy is still unfolding through her Secret Garden Art Studio, classes, and community work. This interview was filmed in August 2025. Sadly, Robert passed away in December 2025. Our hearts go out to his friends and family and those who felt the impact of his own legacy. Governor’s

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Natchez native Heather Christian reflects on growing up in the American South—where beauty and trauma, history and generosity, exist side by side—and how that complexity shapes her work as an artist. She shares how Mississippi’s layered stories and landscapes inform art that embraces nuance, contradiction, and depth. A Drama Desk and two-time Obie Award–winning composer, playwright, and performer, Heather carries Mississippi’s influence into acclaimed work across theater, music, and film. We’re

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From Mississippi to the Rose Parade 🌹 Recorded during setup for the 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena, Charlie Worsham shares how a Mississippi Arts Commission Apprenticeship Grant helped shape his path as a young Mississippi musician! That early support connected him with a master banjo player, strengthened his craft, and opened doors that led to the Grand Ole Opry, Berklee College of Music, and a career he’s still building today—now taking him to a national stage. This is the power of mentorship.

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On March 6, 2026, nine high school students from high schools/organizations across the state participated in the Mississippi Poetry Out Loud state finals at Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) in Jackson. Saabria Prater, a Senior at Pascagoula High School, is our 2025 Poetry Out Loud State Champion! Saabria will represent Mississippi in The Poetry Out Loud National Competition, which will take place May 5 – 7 in Washington, DC. You can watch the whole competition on MPB Television on Friday, A

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Thank you to Mississippi Arts Commission for this wonderful film about the visit by NEA Chair Jackson and NEH Chair Lowe to Mississippi. The cross-sector visit allowed national, regional, state, and local leaders from the arts and humanities worlds, including General Nolen Bivens, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts (AFTA), to meet and experience the incredible work happening in Mississippi. The visit surrounded the Phillis Wheatley Poetry Festival, which occurred November 1 - 4 in Jacks

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Applications are NOW OPEN for MAC’s Teaching Artist Roster—a statewide network of professional artists committed to arts education in schools and communities. From hands-on classroom residencies to professional development for teachers, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact through the arts. 📅 Deadline to apply: June 1 🔗 Visit arts.ms.gov to apply #MSArts #TeachingArtistRoster #MississippiArtists | Mississippi Arts Commission

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The wait is almost over! The National Folk Festival arrives in downtown Jackson November 7–9, and you won’t want to miss it. Kristen Brandt, Folk & Traditional Arts Director at MAC, shares what to expect — from live performances and dance stages to hands-on demonstrations with Mississippi folk and traditional artists. The festival is free to attend and open to everyone! Find details on the full schedule, parking, accessibility, and more at nationalfolkfestival.com National Folk Festival | Missis

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Mississippi's best writers, artists, musicians and more: MIAL announces winners

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Upcoming events at Mississippi Museum of Art

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The 2025 Mississippi Invitational: “Call Home” celebrates the depth and diversity of artistic talent across our state. Featuring twelve artists working in a range of media and stages in their careers, the biennial exhibition offers a powerful look at what it means to create and belong in Mississippi today. On view June 28 - September 7, 2025. | Mississippi Museum of Art

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Let the music lift you higher. Join us on December 6 from 1–3 pm for A Mississippi Gospel Celebration — an inspiring concert filled with heart, harmony, and holiday joy. Featuring a special tribute to “Mama” Mosie Burks of the Mississippi Mass Choir and other Mississippi’s gospel pioneers. Visit Meridian Downtown MeridianmMississippi Arts Commission | The MAX - The Mississippi Arts Entertainment Experience

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The Governor's Arts Awards airs tonight! Watch as Eddie Cotton Jr., Robert Poore, Jane C. Hiatt, Tate Taylor, Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band, and Walt Grayson are recognized for their impact on the arts in Mississippi. Tonight, Friday, February 21, at 7:30 p.m. on MPB. Mississippi Arts Commission | MPB - Mississippi Public Broadcasting

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