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2025 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards Recipients

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Cultivating the Arts in Tennessee

15.5 Million

Inspiring 15.5 million in-person arts experiences in FY25

95 Counties

Connecting communities with programs in all 95 counties

$12.3 Million

Enhancing everyday lives by investing $12.3 million in Annual & Rolling Grants in FY25

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Notable Dates

February 3, 2026 - FY27 Individual Artist Fellowship Application EXTENDED DEADLINE DUE TO WEATHER
February 27-28, 2026 - Poetry Out Loud State Finals in Murfreesboro, TN
March 5, 2026 - Tennessee Arts Commission Quarterly Meeting
April 27-29, 2026 - Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C.

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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