RPPL Artist Brian Egland Premieres New Play “Where the Suga Still Sweet” in New Orleans
In April 2023, RPPL Artist Brian Egland premiered his new play as part of the We Will Dream New Works Festival at the André Calloux Center for Performing Arts and Cultural Justice in New Orleans.
Salt of the Earth National Encuentro
On Earth Day 2023, Sipp Co-Director Carlton Turner delivered the keynote address at the Salt of the Earth National Encuentro: Cultivating Climate, Food, and Land Justice convening in Madera, California.
Better Together: Alliance Day 2023
On February 17th, Sipp Culture Community Farms was privileged to host the 99th gathering of the Alliance of Sustainable Farms for the Alliance Field Day.
Rural Performance Production Lab: RPPL
We are are thrilled to announce the opening of our 2023 – 2024 Rural Performance / Production Lab (RPPL) application process!
Apply Now: Program Coordinator
The Mississippi Center for Cultural Production (Sipp Culture) exists to
SouthArts: The Rising of Cultural Development
Our work starts in and directly engages the community of Utica, Mississippi in our day-to-day practice. We support community engaged design, cultural production, and community development.
Artists At Work: Traveling in Good Company
Members from the Artist at Work support staff, Kecli Baker
Sipp Culture on the Move!
Sipp Culture Co-Directors Carlton and Brandi Turner are utilizing approaches that allow safe interactions.
Off to a Good Start: 2022 RPPL Recap
The Rural Performance Production Lab (RPPL) evolved in the midst of the pandemic and has granted artists the opportunity to unfold and unpack their thoughts, ideas, and projects with a residency that is tailored to each
The New Beginning Farmers, Ranchers, and Veterans (NBFRV)
Training the Next Generation of Farmers Are you a Mississippi
Artistry Meets Technology – The Story of the New SippCulture.org Website
“One of the most rewarding projects of 2021 was also one that pushed us to stretch our creativity and skills the most.” Guest Writer Ennis Carter, Director of Social Impact Studios shares the story of the new Sipp Culture website.
Sipp Culture Supporting Artists
The latest updates on how Sipp Culture supports artists in Mississippi and across the South. Updates on RPPL Artists, Alumni Artists in Residence, and innovative new Artists At Work program.
“Next Big Things” for Sipp Culture Alumni Artist-in-Residence Ambrose Murray
Congratulations to one of the first Sipp Culture Artists in Residence Ambrose Murray for being featured in the online art magazine Galerie!
Sipp Culture Partners for Artists at Work as a Delta Culture Hub
Sipp Culture is partnering with THE OFFICE performing arts + film in NYC to implement Artists At Work (AAW) in the Delta region in early 2022.
First RPPL Artists Arrive Fall 2021
In October, the first of 11 RPPL artists arrived in Utica for their on-site experience. Learn more about Artists-in-Residence Annette Hollowell & free feral and Community Impact Artist Christina McField.
