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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We're searching for our next Executive Director!
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Our current ED, Juliette Reid has been serving with SAAC in various roles since 2019. Juliette and her fiance will be moving to Raleigh, North Carolina, in May. If it was up to her, she would remain with us but life happens.
As we prepare for this next transition, we're excited to welcome a passionateand energetic leader to keep the arts alive in Starkville and Oktibbeha County. To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume with at least three professional references (including names, position, email, and telephone numbers) to SAAC Search Committee at [email protected]. The full job description can be found at the link below. |
Just in case you missed it...
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March RecapMarch had all the feels! Here's a quick recap:
We kicked things off with this year's Singer-Songwriter Competition Showcase—everyone gave it their all. Big congrats again to the winners! The gallery got a fresh new look with our 2025 Spring Showcase. It's blooming with nature, positivity, and inspiration—come by and check it out if you haven't already! The biggest highlight of the month was announcing that we're searching for our next executive director. If somehow you missed it—yes, our current ED, Juliette is moving in May. While we're not quite ready to say goodbye, we know she'll go on to do great things. Unfortunately, due to a lack of ticket sales, we had to cancel our Focaccia & Friends Workshop with Proof that was set for April 5th. But still, we got to showcase TJ's beautiful work and bring a new experience to the community. Edible art is such a unique concept, and we'd love to revisit it down the road. Lastly, festival planning is still rolling along—we can't wait to see you all on the 19th for #CDAF2025! |
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