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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The Latest News!
#AiPP Call for Submissions
Open call for submission for our #AiPP Annual Winter Showcase! Submissions open until Sept. 29, 2021. More info below
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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
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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.
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Just in case you missed it...
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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 150 local and regional vendors, over 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). Sponsorships and volunteers are still needed, so check out this and more on the CDAF website! |
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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.***
***PLEASE NOTE that event dates are subject to change, particularly in light of measures to slow the spread of COVID-19.***
