First Southeast museum to join more than 70 cultural institutions around the globe on the Bloomberg Connects app

Today the Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) launched a new, digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The Bloomberg Connects app, available for download from Google Play or the App Store, makes MMA accessible for either onsite or online visits through photo, audio, and video features offering insights into current exhibitions, with curator talks, artists’ interviews, and in-depth information on highlighted artworks.

App users can enjoy:

• Detailed information on the current exhibition A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration including a podcast, conversations with curators, and upcoming exhibition-related events,
• Background on the permanent collection exhibition New Symphony of Time including audio and video content,
• The history of MMA and the Center for Art and Public Exchange (CAPE),
• MMA’s Makers in Their Spaces program inviting viewers into artists’ creative spaces, physical, mental, social, or otherwise, and
• Learning about ways to join and support MMA.

“The Mississippi Museum of Art is pleased to be the first museum in the Southeast to partner with Bloomberg Philanthropies and utilize their expertise to make our Museum accessible internationally,” said Elisabeth Callihan, MMA’s Director of Education. “This app provides insights for those in the Museum galleries, information before and after visits, and engagements for those outside of Jackson by making our resources available digitally. We look forward to continuing to add engaging content and working with Bloomberg to do so.”

Bloomberg Connects offers free digital guides to cultural organizations around the globe. The app platform is part of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ longstanding commitment to supporting digital innovation in the arts. Bloomberg Connects makes it easy to engage with arts and culture from mobile devices when visiting in person, or anytime from anywhere. With dynamic content exclusive to each partner organization, the app provides a range of features including video, audio, and text; expert commentary; and way-finding maps. Follow Bloomberg Connects on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for updates on new guide launches, exhibition highlights, and more.

About the Mississippi Museum of Art

Established in 1911, the Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) is dedicated to connecting Mississippi to the world and the power of art to the power of community. The Museum’s permanent collection includes paintings, photography, multimedia works, and sculpture by Mississippi, American, and international artists. The largest art museum in the state, the Mississippi Museum of Art offers a vibrant roster of exhibitions, public programs, artistic and community partnerships, educational initiatives, and opportunities for exchange year-round. Programming is developed inclusively with community involvement to ensure that a diversity of voices and perspectives are represented. Located at 380 South Lamar Street in downtown Jackson, the Museum is committed to honesty, equity, and inclusion. The Mississippi Museum of Art and its programs are sponsored in part by the City of Jackson and Visit Jackson. Support is also provided in part by funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission, a state agency, and in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. For more information, visit msmuseumart.org.

About Bloomberg Philanthropies

Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 941 cities and 173 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organization focuses on five key areas for creating lasting change: Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of the Michael R. Bloomberg’s giving, including his foundation and personal philanthropy as well as Bloomberg Associates, a pro bono consultancy that works in cities around the world. In 2021, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $1.66 billion. For more information, please visit bloomber.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.