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:
  1. Art education builds well-rounded, creative problem solvers.
  2. Cultural growth leads to economic impact: art is a workforce development tool. 
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For ALL active SAAC and CDAF submission opportunities,  including Internships, Scholarships, CDAF Villages & Competitions, click on this link below!​
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Are you a potter, painter, photographer... or any other artist? Interested in a reading or a one-person show or submitting a mural?

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.

Senior Art Hour

Join us on the September 13th and 27th  for the Bimonthly Senior Art Hour, art Workshops, lessons, BYO Projects, & more for seniors 65+. Any medium, no experience needed!

AiPP Exhibit - The Art of Movement & Dance

Check out our newest AiPP exhibit and reception on Tues, July 11 with a special pop-up art market from 5:30-7 pm at SAAC!

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.

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.

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.

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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122 E Main Street
Starkville, Mississippi 39759
arts@starkvillearts.org
director@starkvillearts.org
662.268.8374
Hours: Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm ( closed Sat-Sun )
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: SAAC is an equal opportunity organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, operation of programs, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for the public, all members of our staff, volunteers, vendors, and artist communities.