✨ Exciting news! MSO is the 2026 Excellence in Performing Arts recipient of the Governor’s Arts Awards! 🎶 💙
The 38th annual celebration takes place February 12, 2026, at The Westin Jackson. We’re so honored to stand with this year’s fellow recipients: Jesse Robinson, Dottie Armstrong, Heather Christian, and Greg Harkins, each of whom has been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the arts in Mississippi. (Read all bios here.)
You’re invited to help us celebrate:
- 4:30 pm: Public Reception
- 6:00 pm: Ceremony
Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) and Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) partner each year to record and broadcast the award ceremony for television and radio. The ceremony will air on MPB in March of 2026.
To become a sponsor and reserve your seat, visit arts.ms.gov/gaa. Public seating will be available on a first come first serve basis.
Thank you MAC and the Governor’s Office for the recognition!