Cultivating the Arts in Tennessee
13.2 Million
Inspiring 13.2 million in-person arts experiences in FY24
95 Counties
Connecting communities with programs in all 95 counties
$12.6 Million
Enhancing everyday lives by investing $12.6 million in Annual & Rolling Grants in FY24
Notable Dates
- November 2024 - FY26 Annual Grant Applications Open
- November 1, 2024 - Online Artist Talk on Sculpture with Sherri Warner Hunter, Master and Buffy Holton, Apprentice
- November 6, 2024 - Online Artist Talk on Fiber/Chair Caning with Doug Lowman, Master and Carolyn Lowe, Apprentice
- November 7, 2024 - Accessibility webinar - Disability Etiquette: How to include People with Disabilities in your Arts Programming!
- November 11, 2024 - Offices Closed in Observation of Veteran's Day
- November 28-29, 2024 - Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
- December 11, 2024 - Quarterly Commission Meeting
- December 24-25 - Offices Closed in Observance of Christmas
- December 31, 2024 - January 1, 2025 - Offices Closed in Observance of New Years
- January 2025 - FY26 Annual Grant Applications Due (deadlines vary)
Grant Opportunities
The Tennessee Arts Commission offers a variety of distinct funding opportunities to encourage participation in arts activities in communities across all 95 counties.
Online Grants System Apply Now
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