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MAC Announces FY2012 Grant Recipients

DATE:        July 6 , 2011  

CONTACT:    Susan Dobbs, Public Relations Director

601/359-6031, sdobbs@arts.state.ms.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Jackson, Miss.—The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) has granted $1.5 million in funding to artists and arts programs across the state for fiscal year 2012.  This figure represents a very slight decrease from the amount granted in fiscal year 2011.

These funds were awarded in 41 Mississippi counties, ranging from operating support for museums and community arts centers to small grants that assist schools with bringing in guest artists. The grants will be awarded to 167 different organizations and schools and 36 individual artists.

“The Mississippi Arts Commission is proud to provide support to artists, schools, and arts organizations across Mississippi,” stated Malcolm White, Executive Director of MAC.  “Even though federal and state governments have faced budget cuts and the global recession continues to strain private support, we are thankful to remain at level funding and that we can keep our level of support steady.  This is a true testament to the continued partnership between MAC, the Mississippi Legislature, Governor Haley Barbour, the National Endowment for the Arts, and private sector supporters of the arts in Mississippi.”

The applications from the grantees were reviewed by a group of panelists with artistic, managerial and educational expertise. The agency’s Board of Commissioners reviewed the panelists’ recommendations before making final funding decisions.

In addition to the grants awarded, the Commission approved 20 new artists or groups to its Artist and Teaching Artist Roster. This printed piece and online resource, updated annually, includes many of the best artists and arts demonstrators working in the state. Non-profit organizations or schools can utilize MAC’s Minigrant program to support a performance or workshop by a Roster Artist. The next deadline for the Minigrant applications will be November 1, 2011.

For more information on the Commission’s grants programs, Artist Roster and other services, visit the agency’s website, www.arts.state.ms.us.

The Mississippi Arts Commission is a state agency funded by the Mississippi Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Riley Foundation, The Phil Hardin Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, the Mississippi Endowment for the Arts at the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson 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.

Listing of the Fiscal Year 2012 Grant Recipients by county

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