Diverse group receives Mississippi Governor’s Arts Awards
3 years, 10 months ago

Diverse group receives Mississippi Governor’s Arts Awards

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— An acclaimed author, a prolific songwriter and a group of small-town quilters are among this year’s recipients of the Mississippi Governor’s Arts Awards. The Mississippi Arts Commission said in a news release that the awards are: Excellence in Literature: Jesmyn Ward is an author and professor of creative writing at Tulane University. Wright has worked with artists including Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Outkast, The Temptations, Earth Wind & Fire, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Mary J. Blige and Janet Jackson. Excellence in Music: Nellie McInnis, also known “Nellie Mack,” is a Jackson native and professional bass player.

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Jazz festival, costume designer among arts awards recipients
3 years, 2 months ago

Jazz festival, costume designer among arts awards recipients

Associated Press  

— A university jazz festival, a costume designer, producer and a gospel group will be among the recipients of the Mississippi Arts Commission’s annual governor’s art awards early next year. The more than four-decades-old Alcorn State University Jazz Festival in Vicksburg will be honored with the “Arts in Community” award. Myrna Colley-Lee, a prominent costume designer of the Black Theatre …

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