Presenter
Simone Cottrell is a Deep South creative, specializing in cultural strategy, community storytelling, and arts administration. As the Mississippi Arts Commission’s Special Initiatives Director, she develops and leads innovative programs that support Mississippi’s arts and culture landscape.
The America250 Mississippi Commission and the Mississippi Arts Commission are offering a one-time public art grant to celebrate Mississippi’s stories in honor of the nation’s 250th celebration in 2026. Ms. Cottrell will share how the commission is expanding the state’s arts and culture landscape through new public art initiatives.
