Arts Commission
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501 North West Street Suite 1101A Woolfolk Building
Jackson, MS 39201
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Monday April 1 through July 1
Mississippi Poet Laureate Nominations
Nominations for Mississippi’s Poet Laureate open April 1, 2024, and close June 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Since the naming of Mississippi’s first poet laureate in 1963, the state’s poet laureate has served as the official state poet, creating and reading appropriate poetry......More
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Thursday April 18 through June 6
2025 Governor's Arts Awards Nominations Open
The Mississippi Arts Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards, an annual ceremony that recognizes individuals and organizations that have made noteworthy contributions to the arts in the state. The deadline to submit nominations is Jun......More
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Friday April 26 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Mississippi Poetry Out Loud Finals on MPB Television
Eight high school students from high schools/organizations across the state participated in the Poetry Out Loud state finals, which took place at Mississippi Public Broadcasting in Jackson, MS, on March 7, 2024. Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) will record the comp......More
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Sunday April 28 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Mississippi Poetry Out Loud - on MPB TV
Eight high school students from high schools/organizations across the state participated in the Poetry Out Loud state finals, which took place at Mississippi Public Broadcasting in Jackson, MS, on March 7, 2024. Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) will record the comp......More
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Sunday April 28 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Mississippi Arts Hour – Jason Kimes
This Sunday, David visits with sculptor Jason Kimes from Laurel. Jason works in welded steel, cast iron, bronze, aluminum, and wood. His work is primarily focused on the human figure and its surrounding environment. They discuss his work and his career. Tune in to hear ......More