Delta Blues Press Release

July 13, 2023

Delta Blues Museum Receives $24,000 MAC Grant

Clarksdale, Mississippi

Two-year grant awarded to help offset operating expenses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[Clarksdale, Mississippi - July 13, 2023] - Delta Blues Museum is the recipient of a $24,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the more than $1.75 million in grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2024 and will be used to support Museum operations over the course of the two-year grant period. MAC's annual grant funds come from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Mississippi State Legislature. Awards were made in 104 Mississippi House of Representatives districts and 60 state Senate districts.

"With the additional funds provided to MAC this fiscal year, we are able to fund 37 more grants that are providing an economic impact for Mississippi communities, the arts, and education throughout the state," said David Lewis, executive director for the Mississippi Arts Commission. "We are grateful for the support from the Mississippi Legislature and elected officials who helped prioritize the arts in Mississippi."

Director Shelley Ritter said these funds are vital to the Museum as it approaches a milestone year. "We are planning extra educational offerings and special exhibits to celebrate our 45th anniversary next year, and this funding is crucial to making our programming happen," Ritter offered. "MAC is an anchor for arts organizations, artists and arts education in our state."

Members of the press may register in the Press Room on the Museum's website to access further information, downloadable images and related materials.

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