If you’d like to support the Mississippi Arts Enclave, you’re at the right place!
Something extraordinary is taking shape in Jackson—and we invite you to help bring it to life.
We are thrilled to announce that the Mississippi Arts Enclave is officially moving forward. What was once the Barack H. Obama Magnet IB Elementary School will soon become a vibrant, living center for creativity, culture, and community—a place where Mississippi’s artistic legacy is not just remembered, but experienced every single day.
Imagine walking through a space filled with working artist studios, public galleries, a Mississippi Literary Gallery honoring giants like Eudora Welty and William Faulkner, and a Blues & Music Heritage Center celebrating the very roots of American music. Picture students discovering their creative voice, families gathering for performances, and visitors from across the country experiencing the soul of Mississippi—all in one place.
This is not just a project.
It is a transformation.
It is a legacy in the making.
And now—we are ready to build it.
As a pending incorporated nonprofit foundation, we are launching our inaugural fundraising campaign to turn this vision into reality. Your support will directly help:
• Renovate and repurpose the historic campus into a world-class arts destination
• Provide affordable studio space for working Mississippi artists
• Fund free and low-cost arts education programs for local youth
• Create jobs, attract tourism, and energize the North Congress Street corridor
• Establish a permanent home for Mississippi’s unmatched cultural story
This Enclave is modeled after one of the most successful arts centers in the country—and we believe it can become one of the most important cultural destinations in the South.
But bold visions require bold support.
We are seeking founding donors, partners, and champions who believe in the power of the arts to transform communities and inspire generations.
Will you help us build it?
Every contribution—large or small—moves us one step closer to opening the doors of the Mississippi Arts Enclave and creating something truly lasting for our state.
👉 Make your founding gift today
👉 Join us as a charter supporter
👉 Help us write the next chapter of Mississippi’s cultural story
If you would like to discuss leadership giving opportunities, naming opportunities, or partnership involvement, we would love to connect with you directly. Please email us at info@ms-arts-enclave.org
This is our moment to invest in Mississippi’s future—through its artists, its stories, and its people.
Let’s build something unforgettable together.
Years from now, people will walk through these halls and experience the very best of Mississippi.
You’ll know you helped make it possible.
