"I remember sitting at a showcase breakfast for the Greater Jackson Arts Council's grants program and hearing about an arts camp that we funded for emotionally disturbed children through Mississippi Families as Allies. There was a moving video clip of a little boy singing "I Believe I Can Fly," and I don't think there was a dry eye in the house. I knew right then that this was an important organization to support."  
     
 
- Rick Fountain, President-Elect
   
 
 
 
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Greater Jackson Arts Council special events are big tent affairs that embrace all of the arts while providing opportunities to socialize with engaged citizens from a rich cross-section of the community. Corporations and individual patrons can also underwrite special initiatives within our existing grants program. Whatever the core values of your company or philanthropic mission, there is certainly an appropriate opportunity for partnering with the Greater Jackson Arts Council.

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At A Glance
 
 

Red Carpet OSCAR Preview PARTY

The stars were out at the Greater Jackson Arts Council's Oscar Red Carpet Preview Gala celebrating the 2005 Academy Awards, where Mississippi's own Morgan Freeman took home the statue for Best Supporting Actor in MILLION DOLLAR BABY. Proceeds benefited the Community Arts Grants Program.

 
   
         
 

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The crowd was all glamour at the Greater Jackson Arts Council's first Hollywood-themed bash.

    
         
     
 
 
         
 

Vintage glamour was on display when local models hit the runway to vamp it up in classic Hollywood style.

   
         
 
         
 

The Mayor's Arts Achievement Honors Three Women,
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The Greater Jackson Arts Council honored cultural legends Margaret Walker Alexander, Thalia Mara, and Eudora Welty for the signature event:

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  An Arts Advocate in Washington:
An Evening with Senator Thad Cochran		  
         
 

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Greater Jackson Arts Council Executive Director Janet Scott (far left) pictured with the Host Committee for An Evening with Senator Thad Cochran, a signature event honoring the much loved politico for his incredible support of the arts throughout his career on Capital Hill.

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  25th Anniversary Silver Celebration  
         
 

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Members of the Greater Jackson Arts Council Board of Directors Executive Committee sign off on details for the agency's 25th Anniversary Silver Celebration. Standing L to R: Cindy Gordon, Robert Gibbs, and Rick Fountain. Seated L to R: Jennifer Hall and Rita Wray.

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The Greater Jackson Arts Council is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that works in public/private partnership with the City of Jackson and the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau. Our agency also receives public funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission, Hinds County Board of Supervisors, U.S. Department of Education, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additionally, our programs and services are supported by private foundations, corporate donors, our volunteer board of directors, and individuals committed to cultural development in the city.
 

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