Hannah Arnold Presents Artwork to Smallcakes Cupcakery of Hattiesburg
The next time you visit Hattiesburg, Mississippi, stop by the new Smallcakes cupcakery where you’ll find hanging artwork by a visual student from the Mississippi School of the Arts. Hannah Arnold, aRead More…
MSA Chorale Opens 2019 Legislative Session in House of Representatives
Lawmakers from around Mississippi convened upon the capital city of Jackson on Tuesday, Jan. 8th, to begin the 2019 legislative session. Opening the session by the House Speaker was the post ofRead More…
MSA Interact Club Serves 300+ Mamie Martin Elementary Students
The Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) created an Interact Club in 2018 to serve as a student led community service group. Interact Club is in the process of affiliating with theRead More…
Two MSA Literary Students Recognized in Writing Competition
Two Literary students at Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) have received awards in writing. Recently, Katherine Westbrook, a senior from Wesson, received recognition for her work “Splintered: The Story of anRead More…
Mississippi School of the Arts Scores Second in State on ACT
The Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) is happy to announce it is in the top of the state once again for its ACT scores. Known for the exceptional talent that comesRead More…
MSA Foundation to Host Song Artist and Alumna, Jasmine Murray
The Mississippi School of the Arts Foundation (MSAF) is sponsoring a guest artist residency at the Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) with 2010 vocal music alumna, Jasmine Murray. On January 26,Read More…
Visual Art Students Become Storytellers in Audio Tour Project
Photo // Lucie Cooper, a senior visual student from Jackson, MS, demonstrates an audio tour of art by senior Elizabeth Wynne, a visual student from Pickens, on display at Mississippi School ofRead More…
MSA Launches New Audio Podcast Production Program
The Technology Department at Mississippi School of the Arts has launched a new podcasting service on the world wide web. Podcasting involves the use of audio and/or video to produce multimedia content.Read More…
Kevin Pettigrew Paints Mural at Magee General Hospital
Over the past summer, MSA students were a part of camps, residencies, and producing artwork in many different forms. Kevin Pettigrew, a senior visual artist, was busy at Magee General Hospital paintingRead More…
Balloon Release Celebrates 15 Years of Art Exploration
Mississippi School of the Arts accepted its first class of students in the fall of 2003. The inspiration of creating a magnificent place to study the arts came from the idea ofRead More…
Candlelight 2018 Marks Beginning of 15th School Year
This year, Mississippi School of the Arts celebrates 15 years of success. Just as the tradition started 15 years ago, Candlelight Dinner is the one time where students, staff, and faculty assembleRead More…
MSA Dance Alum Returns to Teach Classes
Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) alum, Cassidy Simmons, is returning to MSA next week to teach current MSA students in “Master Classes”, as part of MSA’s Guest Artist Program. MSA’s ExecutiveRead More…
2018 Valedictorian, Demi Doty, Receives Congressional Award
College courses aren’t just for college students, but the growth of high school students taking college courses is on the rise. Mississippi School of the Arts partners with Copiah-Lincoln Community College toRead More…
Student Government Association Appeals to Brookhaven City Council
The Mississippi School of the Arts Student Government Association takes an active role in the campus operations and makes appeals to the administration for their needs. As a part of their requirements,Read More…
2018 Summer Arts Camp is Largest Yet
This year’s summer arts camp saw 92 registered campers participating in all art disciplines at Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA). That was the largest number to attend an arts camp toRead More…
MSA Dancers Accepted in Prestigious IBC Program
Several Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) Dance students have been accepted into the prestigious USA International Ballet Competition (IBC) Dance School, to be held in conjunction with the 11th USA InternationalRead More…
Renowned Artist, Dean Mitchell, Unveils Watercolor Painting
Students from all disciplines at Mississippi School of the Arts recently received an opportunity to chat with renowned watercolor artist Dean Mitchell in an open forum. Mitchell, a visual artist from Quincy,Read More…
MSA Receives Grant from Georgia-Pacific
The Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) recently received a $10,000.00 grant from Georgia-Pacific to help better prepare its students from across Mississippi to be productive citizens in society through Junior andRead More…
Twenty-One Seniors Pledge Collegiance on College Decision Day
Seniors at Mississippi School of the Arts are in final days before graduation, and many have chosen their next step in life. College Decision Day, recognized by many high schools, is anRead More…
MSA Film Students Capture Top Awards at Tupelo Film Festival
Media Arts film students at Mississippi School of the Arts have accomplished a lot within the short time of the program’s opening. This year, the program will graduate its first class ofRead More…
Tenth Edition of The Phoenix Literary Journal Released
The Literary Arts department at Mississippi School of the Arts has released its official tenth edition of The Phoenix Literary Journal, consisting of poetry, short stories, and artwork from MSA’s own students.Read More…