Cultivating the Arts in Tennessee

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13.2 Million

Inspiring 13.2 million in-person arts experiences in FY24

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95 Counties

Connecting communities with programs in all 95 counties

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$12.6 Million

Enhancing everyday lives by investing $12.6 million in Annual & Rolling Grants in FY24

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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 8, 2024 - TAC Grant Workshop - Clarksville Arts and Heritage Center
  • November 11, 2024 - Offices Closed in Observation of Veteran's Day
  • November 13, 2024 - TAC Grant Workshop - Oak Ridge Community Art Center
  • November 14, 2024 - TAC Grant Workshop - Knoxville Museum of Art
  • November 14, 2024 - TAC Grant Workshop - McKinney Center
  • November 15, 2024 - TAC Grant Workshop - Museum Center at Five Points
  • November 20, 2024 - TAC Grant Workshop - OZ Arts
  • November 22, 2024 - TAC Grant Workshop - Grants Webinar
  • 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.

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Exhibitions

Exhibitions

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News

News

All the latest news from the Commission

Programs

Programs

Explore seven agency programs for grant opportunities, resources and current news

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