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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 last year’s inaugural event happened in February right before the pandemic,” said Melinda Reid,...

Jackson's leaders promote local artists STAFF REPORTS The Arts Backstage is a new invitation only event for Jackson's leaders to meet Jackson's 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 Jackson's 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 Jackson Arts Council is that our local artists are able to sell outside of Jackson but they struggle...