The Mission of 

The Arts Council of Mississippi County 

is to enhance the quality of life for citizens of all ages by providing arts opportunities, assistance with artist development and utilization of all educational outreach channels to instill arts awareness and development.
The programming nucleus of the organization includes visual arts, theater, music and dance

 

Laura Martin was born in Kansas City, MO, but moved here in 1967.  She has sung, danced, and acted as long as she can remember. Her first role in Blytheville's community theater was at the age of 12. She played trumpet all through school and college. She also sang in many different choirs throughout her school years, including all-region and madrigals. She also studied classical voice from Ann Taddie at MCCC. She received her Associate of Applied Science in Business from MCCC, and her BS in Accounting & Minor in Theater from Murray State University in KY.  She taught music at ICS for 5 years and has directed many children's' musicals at ICS & 1st United Methodist Church.  Laura has acted and directed countless plays and musicals over the years.  She is currently the treasurer of United Methodist Women & Very Busy Women. She sings in her church choir, praise team, hand bells & plays congas & bongos.  Laura is married to Brent Martin and has two beautiful girls, Sarah and Hannah.  Her parents are Jerry & Linda Musser.