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I had to buckle down and do it this week. It was time-consuming and a bit intimidating, but I finally got it done. What? The application for the MS Arts Commission Artist Roster.

Haven't heard about it? I'm not surprised, but you need to get educated quick. The deadline for applications is March 1st for all poets, visual artists, filmmakers, storytellers and others. And don't forget about applying for the fellowships that are available every year. Money artists can use that doesn't have to be paid. Go to http://www.arts.state.ms.us for applications and to apply online.

My question is, though the MS Arts Commission does a lot for artists—why is it so hard to find out about these programs and services in place for us? Is there something that creatives can do to better network to keep this information circulating?

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104899

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C.A., Thanks for the link. I will definitely be checking it out. My question is, though the MS Arts Commission does alot for artists---- why is it so hard to find out about these programs and services in place for us? Is there something that creatives can do to better network to keep this information circulating? There is one thing that Tom Head has started that may help - if you can help us spread the word. He began a group in Yahoo! called Jackson Area Creative Professionals. Maybe if you could join it and let others know about it, artists will have a central location for all kind of cool info. Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jacp/ to join. I'm a moderator, so I'll approve your membership. I'll also post the link you provided to the group.

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LatashaWillis

Date

2006-02-15T18:44:33-06:00

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104900

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Thanks L.W. ! It feels good to be accepted. (smile) Will join the group today, and add it to my humble promotional information. There is so many opportunities out there for creatives. I just wish we didn't have to dig so far to get them.

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c a webb

Date

2006-02-15T18:53:19-06:00

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104901

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thanks C.A and L.W. for two very cool (and needed) links i'll be sure to remember to post the links on the podcast page this week (if that's cool with the both of you) ::goes to sign up for both::

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William Patrick Butler

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2006-02-16T14:26:40-06:00

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104902

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You're welcome, man. Just watch the dates on those roster and fellowship deadlines. Next week is it, and I learned a few years ago---- they don't like to make exceptions.

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c a webb

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2006-02-16T14:31:23-06:00

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104903

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Thanks for helping out, William. Your membership was approved! BTW, if you and C.A. want to add and Web addresses to the JACP Links page, please feel free to do so.

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LatashaWillis

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2006-02-17T00:31:47-06:00

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104904

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"any Web addresses", not "and". Time to go to bed.

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LatashaWillis

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2006-02-17T00:35:59-06:00

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104905

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ELEVEN DAYS LEFT. Time is running out to take part in this round of fellowships being offered by the MS Arts Commission. Don't forget that they can be applied on online as well as the privilege of being on the MS Artist Roster. Really good opportunity for those creatively inclined.

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c a webb

Date

2006-02-17T18:53:51-06:00

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104906

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DENT MAY: Pat Butler is trying to reach you. Please call him asap at 362-6121 ext. 5 or e-mail [email][email protected][/email] Thanks!

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DonnaLadd

Date

2006-02-17T19:37:31-06:00

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104907

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SEVEN DAYS LEFT. Your chance to apply for the $5000 fellowship for artists is quickly approaching an end. Don't forget that your application has to be postmarked no later than March 1. $5000 can go a long way to help someone who is trying to get some assistance to better their craft. Go to the website and apply online.

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c a webb

Date

2006-02-21T23:36:51-06:00

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104908

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March 1st deadline is fast approaching for MS Arts Commission deadlines. If you are a visual artist, literary artist, storyteller or anything along those lines, you have to take this opportunity seriously. The website as been mentioned earlier in this blog. Don't miss out.

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c a webb

Date

2006-02-24T20:51:33-06:00