Arts Backstage News Today

The time to celebrate arts and culture in Madison County has arrived. The 'Arts Backstage' event is coming up on May 10 at 5:30 p.m.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 2023 Arts Backstage was held Tuesday night in downtown Jackson.

Artists, musicians and crafters living in or near Madison County are encouraged to apply to become an Artist Member of the Jackson Arts Council.

In their largest grant awarding ever, the Jackson Arts Council is tackling the lingering affects of COVID-19 head-on.

The annual Arts Backstage festival was bigger than ever this year, bringing the community together Tuesday evening.

Executive Director Lizzie Emmons says it's the organization's only big event to celebrate local art created right here in Jackson.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Arts Council will present Arts Backstage at The Ned in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, May 10th.

Jackson Arts Council celebrates local artists while beginning transition to next director View Comments Jackson Arts Council’s main objective is to promote the work of local artists, and they did that this past week with its second annual The Arts Backstage event. The event is held on the stage at The Ned, and local artists were lined up throughout the stage area and to the side where backstage would be during a production with their work on display. “We spread it out some this year because...

Jacksons leaders promote local artists STAFF REPORTS The Arts Backstage is a new invitation only event for Jacksons leaders to meet Jacksons Artists sponsored by the Jackson Arts Council. It will take place on the stage at The NED on May 11 at 5 p.m.  "This is a great opportunity for Jacksons leaders to connect with Jackson’s artists and become advocates for them in the community," said Ginger Williams, board member and chair of the event. "One of the most common things we hear from the Jack...