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MAC Announces Minigrant Application Deadline

DATE:         May 10, 2010  

CONTACT:    Susan Dobbs, Public Relations Director

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Jackson - The Mississippi Arts Commission is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the agency’s minigrant program. The application deadline is June 1, 2010. MAC offers two minigrant deadlines each year (June 1 and November 1) to assist with smaller arts projects around the state.

Minigrants for organizations are designed to meet a wide variety of needs in Mississippi communities, schools, and arts organizations and to stimulate arts projects in rural and underserved communities. Non-profit organizations or local government entities may apply for up to $1,000 to support presentations by members of the MAC’s Artist Roster, or to support professional development efforts for an arts organization. An organization may receive one minigrant per fiscal year. 

Professional-level artists may apply through the program to support promotion efforts, attending a professional workshop, or to purchase artistic supplies.

Complete grant guidelines and application forms are available on MAC's website at www.arts.state.ms.us or call 601-359-6030 for more details. First time applicants are strongly encouraged to call and speak with a MAC staff member about their project before submitting an application.

The Mississippi Arts Commission is a state agency, funded by the Mississippi Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts, 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.

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