Why we're here
Created in 1996, the mission of the Starkville Area Arts Council (SAAC) is to build a strong, creative, connected community through the arts. All of our work, from the Cotton District Arts Festival to after-school programs and outreach, is guided by two fundamental principles:
- Art education builds well-rounded, creative problem solvers.
- Cultural growth leads to economic impact: art is a workforce development tool.
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The Latest News!
Canvas Cakes - a fundraiser
Learn cake decorating techniques from professional baker TJ Manna and decorate your own 8" x 6" cake "canvas" to take home! This event is at Proof Bakery on October 149 Tickets are $50 each.
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Poetry and Art Exhibit
Our next Workshop Gallery exhibit - Poetry and Art Exhibition, will showcase artwork inspired by the mixture of poetry and art (however you interpret that). This exhibit begins on September 1.
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Call for Vendors - Halloween Art Market
Our next Market is a Halloween Art Market. Show us your spookiest, Halloween-themed items for the market on October 26 during Pumpkin Palooza! The deadline to apply to be a vendor is Oct. 12 at Midnight.
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Call for Submissions: Winter Showcase
Open call for submissions for our next AiPP Group Show - The 2023 Winter Showcase! The submission deadline is October 1st, 2023. Open theme. All mediums accepted.
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Just in case you missed it...
SAAC Artist Store
We're starting a new project, the SAAC Artist Store at our new address 122 E. Main St! Learn more and apply below! Open NOW!
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