Public Art in Community Grant
Forecasted
Public Art in Community Grant supports Mississippi nonprofits in creating community-designed public art and, in alternating years, free outdoor concerts to build welcoming community gathering places.
Funder: Mississippi Arts Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Letter of Intent) | September 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $30,000 for public art, plus $5,000 for eligible Main Street communities; alternating-year concert funding up to $120,000 over three years
Summary: Supports Mississippi nonprofits in creating community-designed, accessible public art and activating sites through free outdoor concerts.
Key Information: Applicants must be Mississippi-based, community-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits conducting regular public programming.
Description
The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC), in partnership with the Levitt Foundation, supports the community-engaged design, installation, and activation of accessible public artworks. Each year, two Mississippi nonprofits receive funding to create public art that reflects local voices and Mississippi’s legacy of artistic excellence. Community-driven design is central: applicants must show how community input informed their proposed installation.
In alternating years, public art awards are paired with three-year Levitt AMP Music Series grants to activate installation sites through free outdoor concerts. The program seeks vibrant, welcoming community destinations that bring together people of different ages and backgrounds. Centrally located installations can also host farmers and art markets, festivals, and community celebrations. Priority goes to rural communities with populations under 25,000.
