Podcast No. 69: Melinda Hearn of the Jackson Arts Council

Whether you're applauding a performance at the Ned, drifting away to a Symphony production, or snapping a photo in front of the ComeUnity Café mural, there are hundreds of ways to support the arts in Jackson, and Melinda Hearn is the woman who keeps the wheels turning. Kevin Adelsberger sits down with this Executive Director of the Jackson Arts Council to discuss how funding, community participation, and diverse skill sets come together to make up the 40+ art groups throughout our city.

Kevin AdelsbergerDecember 27, 2016Jackson TN, Tennessee, Kevin Adelsberger, Melinda Hearn, Jackson Arts Council, the arts, art, theatre, music, downtown Jackson, The Ned, non-profit, executive director, Judy Tricks, JDDC, Jackson Downtown Development Coorporation, Kathi Landon Leatherwood, Mississippi State University, graphic design, Porter Cable Delta, Jackson native, Jackson Service League, Jackson Cotillion Club, Zeta Tau Alpha, school system, education, mural, literature, volunteer, Jackson Theatre Guild, Ballet Arts of Jackson, Jackson Symphony, Jackson Children's and Teen Theatre, Jackson Choral Society, The Star Center, Boys & Girls Club, RIFA, Jackson Photography Club, Woodturners Group, Bemis Mill Historical Society, Jackson Visual Art Association, grant, scholarship, theCO, Tennessee Arts Commission, Katie Howerton, ComeUnity Café, Express Printing, West Tennessee Farmers' Market, dance, Women's History Month

Podcast No. 44: Bruce Blanding of Jackson State Community College, Part 2

Bruce Blanding is the President of Jackson State Community College, but he started his education career teaching in prison. Learn more about Bruce Blanding and Jackson State Community College in this two-part podcast with Kevin Adelsberger.