Eudora Welty helped found Mississippi’s
only full-time professional theatre over 35 years ago. She could
often be found working behind the scenes, and the Eudora Welty New
Play Series was launched to bring challenging new works to the community.
New Stage is dedicated to cultivating and educating
a culturally diverse audience by gathering the finest available
playwrights, actor’s directors, designers, technicians, administrators
and board members. Its education department offers artistic and
technical internships, as well as a statewide touring program with
teaching materials.
Be Part of the Story.
Greater Jackson Arts Council
Jackson, Mississippi
601.960.1557 info@jacksonartscouncil.org
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.
Organization: Mississippi Symphony Orchestra
Contact: Patrick Benton,
Artistic Director
Address: 1100 Carlisle St, Jackson, MS 39202
T: 601.948.3533
F: 601.948.3538
Hours or Season: Produces five plays annually, including
a Christmas show, a student matinee and a kids-only show featuring
local children
