(Jackson, Miss) The Mississippi Museum of Art, the largest art museum in the state, is pleased to announce Jana Brady has been appointed to Director of Marketing. Brady has more than a decade of experience in strategic marketing and communications.
“We are thrilled to have Jana join the Mississippi Museum of Art team again,” said Betsy Bradley, Director. “Her experience in the marketing field combined with her enthusiasm for moving Mississippi forward ties directly to our mission of connecting Mississippi to the world, and the power of art to the power of community. This will be critical as we continue to build our brand and expand our initiatives. Our team is eager to work with Jana to continue deepening and broadening the impact and engagement within our community, region, and country.”
Brady brings a wealth of marketing expertise to this position, having most recently worked at The Ramey Agency as Account Director, where she led strategic planning, created new brands and managed existing brands across a variety of industries. She previously worked at Mississippi Public Broadcasting, overseeing public relations efforts. After receiving her bachelor’s degree from Millsaps College, Brady started her career at the Mississippi Museum of Art, where she led Museum events (including family, public program and fundraising events) and planned marketing and communications efforts.
In her new role, Brady will be responsible for building awareness, relevance, and participation among the Jackson-metro area and across the state. Also, as the Museum continues to earn national recognition for its initiatives, Brady will support the Museum’s staff by guiding communications strategies that increase exposure for its programs and exhibitions. Brady will also lead the Museum’s branding efforts in order to captivate and engage audiences and deepen community connections.
Brady (B.A. in Art History, 2007) joins fellow Millsaps College alumnae, Grayston Barron, Post Baccalaureate Fellow, Education, B.A. in Art History and Studio Art (2019); Betsy Bradley, Director, B.A. in English (1984); Leslie Kennedy, Associate Director for Member Services, B.B.A. (1990); Ruthie Massey, Director of Operations, B.A. in Art History (2007); and Sarah Wade, Assistant Director of Member Services, B.S. in Anthropology-Sociology (2017).
About the Mississippi Museum of Art
Established in 1911, the Mississippi Museum of Art 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 solid exhibitions, public programs, artistic and community partnerships, and educational initiatives year-round that generate community good will and public credibility. 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.