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GULF COAST ARTS RECOVERY

Due to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the Mississippi Arts Ohr-O'keefe MuseumCommission (MAC) is gathering support for the Gulf Coast artists and arts organizations.  The resilience of the artists and arts organizations has been an inspiration. To see everyone coming   together to help each other during this terrible time of loss is truly a testament to their love of art and of their community.  The Commission, with funds from the Department of Labor, has hired a temporary Arts Recovery team.   Sallye Killebrew, Arts Recovery Coordinator, will be working directly with artists and arts organizations on the Gulf Coast. Sallye is also gathering information on funding opportunities for artists and arts organizations who suffered loss because of the storm. Contact Sallye at 601/359-6075 or email artsrelief@arts.state.ms.us.  Working along with Sallye is Maureen Donnelly, Arts Recovery Administrator.  Contact Maureen at stormrelief@arts.state.ms.us or 601/359-6044. 

The Business Recovery Grant is now available for those self- employed artists and craftsmen affected by Hurricane Katrina in the lower six Mississippi counties. Detailed instructions are included with the grant application.  Mail the completed grant form with all necessary information to Maureen Donnelly at 501 North West Street, Suite 701b Woolfolk Building, Jackson, MS  39201.  The deadline to apply is September 1, 2006.  Application and instructions available in PDF or Word.

The deadline to apply for the Southern Arts Federation grant for non-profit arts organizations and institutes affected by Hurricane Katrina in Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties has been extended to August 11, 2006.  To apply fill out the application and mail to Judi Cleary, 501 North West Street, Suite 701b, Woolfolk Building, Jackson, MS  39201.  Application available in PDF or Word.

Read press release on the Business Recovery Program

Read press release on new SAF Grant submission deadline

Read press release on increased funding from Warhol Foudation

Click here for a list of helpful links to arts recovery resources.

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Biloxi Lighthouse after the storm