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Bay St. Louis Little Theatre receives building fund for

the arts grant

DATE:            April 4 , 2008

CONTACT:     Susan Dobbs, MAC Public Relations Director, 601/359-6030, sdobbs@arts.state.ms.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

JACKSON - The Mississippi Arts Commission's Executive Director, Malcolm White will be visiting  the site of the new Bay St. Louis Little Theatre on Monday, April 7th at 11 :00am to present them with a commemorative brick, signifying their receipt of a Building Fund for the Arts (BFA) grant.  The presentation will take place at 398 Blaize Avenue in Bay St. Louis.  These funds will assist with the renovation of the historic structure "This Property is Condemned" to replace the Bay St. Louis Little Theatre.  The Mississippi Arts Commission is committed to assisting the creative community across Mississippi.  Giving the arts an address not only enhances economic development, but creates a better way of life for the citizens of these communities.

The Building Fund for the Arts program is funded by the Mississippi Legislature through general obligation bonds.  BFA monies are used for the renovation, repair, expansion, enhancement and construction of cultural facilities.  Since its inception in 2001, a total of 139 grants to 98 projects have been awarded, totaling over $19 million.

The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) is a state agency, funded by the Mississippi Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts, The Wallace Foundation, Donna & Jim Barksdale, The Phil Hardin Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation and other private sources.  MAC is the official grants-making and service agency for the arts in Mississippi.  The agency serves as an active supporter and promoter of arts in community life and in arts education.

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