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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How can YOU help?
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Internships are also available for 2021-2022! See our Submittable page to learn more and submit your application and resume.

The Latest News!

Pumpkin Palooza

We re once again having our Pumpkin Painiting Booth at Pumkin Palooza! If you would like to volunteer, sign up below!

NEW #AiPP Exhibit: UP NOW!

Our latest #AiPP exhibit is UP NOW featuring works by Ralph Null. This exhibit will run Sept. 14 - Nov 1, 2021. Opening reception NEW DATE: Sept. 21, 5:30 -7 pm

SAAC Executive Director Position OPEN

SAAC is actively searching for a new executive director. Position is open until filled. Full Details and description of this opportunity are available in the post below. 

Just in case you missed it...

The Cotton District Arts Festival is BACK!
Mark your calendars for October 2 because CDAF is coming BACK to the Cotton District. We're bringing back all the things you love, the Pet Parade to kick off the day, the Artisan Village with 145 local and regional vendors, almost 20 Taste of Starkville food vendors, the Childrens' Village hosted by the Junior Auxiliary, the International Village hosted by The World Neighbor Association, the Writers' Village author readings and contests, live music ALL DAY at 3 stages from local musicians, and much more!

This year we'll be selling BEER for the first time ever, as well as featuring a VIP Tent for our Patrons! ($1,000+ individuals and businesses).

Volunteers are still needed, so check out this and more on the CDAF website!
25th Anniversary Cookbook​
Our newest fundraising project, the "Arts & Eats" Arts and Culture Cookbook is set to release in early 2022. Presales will start Fall/Winter 2021. Check it out on the page below!

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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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Share your work!

Are you a potter, painter, photographer... or any other artist? Interested in a reading or a one-person show or submitting a mural?

Public Arts Calendar
Keep up with what's going down.

Welcome to our Public Arts Calendar! Dance, music, film, theatre, pottery, or more... we’ll post it here whether or not it’s a SAAC-sponsored event. Have something to add? Send the time, place, date(s), and link to any relevant website to arts@starkvillearts.org, and we’ll take a look. Please try to send us information two weeks in advance.

***PLEASE NOTE that event dates are subject to change, particularly in light of measures to slow the spread of COVID-19.***
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101 South Lafayette Street, Suite 18
Starkville, Mississippi 39759
arts@starkvillearts.org
director@starkvillearts.org
662.324.3080
SAAC is sustained by donors and sponsors. Donations amounts are flexible and can be recurring. Learn more by clicking the button above.
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We need you - whether or not you're an artist! Our biggest 2 events (Art in the Park and Cotton District Arts Festival) require dozens of helping hands, so jump right in!
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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.