Cultivating the Arts in Tennessee

9 Million
Inspiring nine million individual arts experiences every year

95 Counties
Connecting communities with programs in all 95 counties

$7.5 Million
Enhancing everyday lives by investing $7.5 Million in FY21
Notable Dates
- December 9, 2022 - Title VI Training Certification Due (Applicants)
- January 6, 2023 - Online Artist Talk with Nick Peña
- January 9, 2023 - Application Deadline for: Major Cultural Institutions | Partnership Support | Small Rural Partnership Support | Small Urban Partnership Support
- January 17, 2023 - Application Deadline for: Arts Access | Arts Education Community Learning | Arts Education Teacher Training | Arts Pathways for Youth Success | Arts Project Support | Creative Placemaking | Creative Placemaking: Rural Arts Facilities Fund | Rural Arts Project Support
- January 18, 2023 - Application Deadline for Arts360
- January 23, 2023 - Application Deadline for Individual Artist Fellowship
- February 3, 2023 - Application Deadline for Tennessee Nonprofit Arts & Culture Recovery Fund – Round 2
- April 26, 2023 - Webinar - Managing your Grant (Closeout)
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 NowExhibitions
Enjoy our featured exhibitions online. The gallery is currently closed due to COVID.

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