2026 Governor's Arts Awards Nominations Open

Each year, members of the public are invited to nominate outstanding individuals and organizations to receive a Governor’s Arts Award—nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards open on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, and close on Friday, May 30, 2025, at midnight!   Gover......More

Each year, members of the public are invited to nominate outstanding individuals and organizations to receive a Governor’s Arts Award—nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards open on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, and close on Friday, May 30, 2025, at midnight!   Governor’s Arts Awards  

Mini-Grant, Artist Roster, and Teaching Artist Roster Applications Open

Applications open for Mini-Grants, Artist Roster, and Teaching Artist Roster on May 1! The deadline is June 2, 2025!   Grants  

Ask a Roster Artist

Have you ever considered joining the MAC Artist or Teaching Artist Roster? Join us for our next webinar in our Ask a Professional series, “Ask a Roster Artist,” on Wednesday,  May 7, from 12 – 1 p.m. on Zoom. Roster Artist Gavin Bird and Teaching Roster Artist Da Terren......More

Have you ever considered joining the MAC Artist or Teaching Artist Roster? Join us for our next webinar in our Ask a Professional series, “Ask a Roster Artist,” on Wednesday,  May 7, from 12 – 1 p.m. on Zoom. Roster Artist Gavin Bird and Teaching Roster Artist Da Terrence Roberts to find out the benefits of the Roster, application tips, how to make the most out of being on the MAC teaching and artist rosters, working with organizational partners, marketing oneself, and more. Applications for the Artist and Teaching Artist Rosters are open from May 1 – June 2. To apply, visit arts.ms.gov/apply. To join, click this link on May 7 at noon. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88550548359

2026 Governor's Arts Awards – Nomination Deadline

Nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards close on May 30.The Governor’s Arts Awards, established in 1988, celebrate the vital connection between government and the arts, honoring individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions or achieved a......More

Nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards close on May 30.The Governor’s Arts Awards, established in 1988, celebrate the vital connection between government and the arts, honoring individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions or achieved artistic excellence in Mississippi.Artists and organizations that have a significant impact on the arts in Mississippi are eligible. While nominees do not have to currently reside in the state, they must have strong ties through past residency or impact.To learn more about the nomination process, please visit https://www.arts.ms.gov/gaa.