GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi has been awarded a $20,100 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC).
This grant is a portion of the nearly $1.4 million in grants the Commission will award in 2019-2020 and will be used to provide unique learning opportunities based on the enduring legacies of all forms of music; the entire creative and technological processes of recording; and the history of the GRAMMY Awards® with a focus on the continuing achievements of Mississippians. The grants are made possible by continued funding from the Mississippi State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
“The Mississippi Arts Commission is proud to support arts organizations as well as arts activities and festivals around the state through grant-making,” said Malcom White, executive director of MAC. “These funds help broaden the reach of the arts by educating our communities about Mississippi’s enduring creative legacy and offering arts experiences and performances to people in nearly every area of the state.”
The Museum provides a one-of-a-kind visitor experience – engaging, educational, celebratory and inspirational. Students and visitors explore music and culture using Museum tours, education and public programs, workshops, summer camps, leadership opportunities and outreach activities. Through its exhibits and programming, the Museum provides an engaging exploration of music history for its visitors while educating them on the significant music and cultural contributions of Mississippians.
“We are honored to receive support and partner with Mississippi Arts Commission through this grant opportunity. This support helps the Museum fulfill its mission across the state through education tours, programming for the community and summer camps, just to name a few,” said Emily Havens, executive director of GRAMMY Museum Mississippi.
