The Mississippi Development Authority and the Mississippi Arts Commission host a summit on Mississippi's Creative Economy Aug. 10 at the Jackson Convention Center.
The event addresses how Mississippi's artists, architects, writers, filmmakers and other creative professionals strengthen the state economy. It will showcase existing creative communities in the state, and attendees will learn how their own creative endeavors can help the local economy. The summit will include talks on subjects such as the state of the Delta Blues and the culinary arts, roundtable discussions, breakout sessions and a best-practices panel. Gov. Haley Barbour gives the keynote speech.
The summit is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A Blues Trail marker unveiling and a reception at the King Edward Hotel are from
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The event is free, but registration by Aug. 4 is required. For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/3d3u479.
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