13Nov/23

King Alvarado – Guest Artist Residency

Nov 13, 2023 – Nov 17, 2023 @ – A native of Jackson, MS, King has been an artist since early childhood when her parents recognized her talent and nurtured it through a diverse arts education and opportunities. She is an actress, choreographer and arts educator, but her role as executive director combines them all under the title arts advocate. After graduating from Mississippi […]

31Jan/24

King Alvarado – Guest Artist Residency

Jan 31, 2024 – Feb 9, 2024 @ – A native of Jackson, MS, King has been an artist since early childhood when her parents recognized her talent and nurtured it through a diverse arts education and opportunities. She is an actress, choreographer and arts educator, but her role as executive director combines them all under the title arts advocate. After graduating from Mississippi […]

01Feb/24

King Alvarado in Concert — A Black History Month Celebration

Feb 1, 2024 @ 7:00pm – Mississippi School of the Arts invites you to a night with King Alvarado, in concert, as part of the Black History Month Celebration–Enochs Hall Black Box Theatre on Thursday, February 1st at 7:00pm. King Alvarado presents “Shades of Being” an excerpt from a larger body of work with a demonstration of her creative practice in […]

15Feb/24

Black History Month 2024 Celebration Performance

Feb 15, 2024 @ 7:00pm – Mississippi School of the Arts invites you to join our students for a special performance during Black History Month. The event will be held Thursday, February 15 at 7:00pm in Enochs Black Box Theatre, on the MSA campus. This event is a collaborative effort of all arts disciplines with guest artist, King Alvarado. This residency […]

23May/24

Dr. Nickie Floyd – 2024 Commencement Speaker

May 23, 2024 @ – Dr. Nickie Floyd is a 2010 vocal alumni from the Mississippi School of the Arts. Since graduating, Nickie has obtained various degrees in education from Mississippi State University, Howard University, and the University of Southern Mississippi. Nickie’s academic professions include teaching Elementary and Middle School, being an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, […]

24Oct/24

Southern Fiber Artists: The Mississippi Quilt Challenge

Oct 24, 2024 – Dec 2, 2024 @ – Mississippi School of the Arts welcomes “The Mississippi Quilt Challenge,” a travelling exhibition showcasing the talents of quilters statewide. The exhibit will be on display in the Enochs Hall Art Gallery starting October 24th with an opening reception and continuing through December 2nd, 2024. Contact Mississippi School of the Arts at 601.823.1306 to schedule a […]