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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The Latest News!

AiPP Exhibit
Our next group AiPP Show is on display now, our 2024 Annual Winter Showcase. On display Nov 4, 2024 - Jan 6, 2025. 
The Buzzy's
Submissions are now open for the annual Buzzy's Art contest. This is open to K-12 students enrolled at SOSD. read more and apply below!
Deadline is Jan 26, 2025
Call for Submissions
Submissions are now open for our next AiPP group show, our 2025 Spring Showcase.  Learn more and submit works below! Deadline is Feb 2, 2025. 
CDAF 2025 Poster & Applications
The Official #CDAF2025 Poster has been unveiled! Check out the poster and more on the website linked below. Vendor applications are now OPEN! 

Just in case you missed it...

October Updates
The year is winding down, but we can't move on without a quick recap of October!
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This month was jam-packed with event after event! We kicked it off with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate our new partnership with Proof Bakery. Art in the Park was a major success with the addition of all the new booths and so was this year's Thrifted Art Paint Party and our pumpkin painting booth at Pumpkin Palooza.

We also launched our first-ever Fall Scarecrow Contest. Due to scheduling, it was cut short, but we're planning to expand and make it even greater next year.

To cap things off, SAAC received a $2,500 accessibility grant for CDAF 2025, and voting wrapped for the poster design.

Overall, this month was all about community engagement (especially for the youth) and fostering spaces for creativity and connection.

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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SAAC Artist Store

New spots in the SAAC Artist Store will be opening in our new space at 109 W Main Street soon. Learn more below!

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Starkville, Mississippi 39759
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( remote Mon; closed Sat-Sun )
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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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.