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. 
Annual Report FYE June 2020
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How can YOU help?
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ALL SUBMISSIONS NOW ONLINE! 

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!

Current AiPP Exhibit

Our first AiPP Exhibit of 2023 is our Spring Showcase featuring over 45 works by over 20 local and regional artists. Check out more about the exhibit below.

Current AiPP Exhibit

Our first 6 month AiPP Exhibit  is "Starkville Sightings" featuring Starkville-themed works by local artists. Check out the exhibit in the GSDP Lobby starting Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Women's History Month Exhibit & Market

Join us for a pop-up market and exhibit reception on Saturday, March 11 from 2-6 pm in our Workshop at 122 East Main Street in Downtown Starkville. This exhibit will showcase the achievements of women over time and embracing equity.
Call for Submissions - Juneteenth Celebration Art Gallery
We are looking for Poetry, Essay, and Visual Art submissions for the competition with the theme "What Juneteenth Means to Me." for our second Juneteenth Celebration Exhibit & Competition. Available to all ages. Check out guidelines and prize info through the link below. Deadline to submit is May 15, 2023.
Summer Scholarships OPEN NOW
Starkville Area Arts Council awards summer scholarships to Oktibbeha County youth for extracurricular enrichment and youth development programs in the arts (performing arts, music, applied arts, visual arts, creative writing, etc). See link below for more details.

DEADLINE: April 10, 2023, at MIDNIGHT.

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
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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.