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
$6.5 Million
Enhancing everyday lives by investing $6.5 Million in FY21
Upcoming Dates
- Monday, February 1, 2021 - Deadline to register school's champion for the Poetry Out Loud state competition
- Friday, February, 26, 2021 - Deadline to submit Poetry Out Loud school champion’s recorded virtual competition videos to TN Arts Commission.
- Friday, March, 12, 2021 - Tennessee Poetry Out Loud State Finals Showcase and Awards Ceremony (virtual event)
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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Enjoy our featured exhibits online. The gallery is currently closed due to COVID.
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