From Jared Morrison, Director of Performing Arts The Tennessee Arts Commission has awarded Lauryn Adair its Individual Artist Fellowship in Dance. A dancer, choreographer, and teaching artist based in Memphis, […]
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New Staff Spotlight: Olivia Thompson
The Tennessee Arts Commission welcomes Olivia Thompson as Administrative Services Assistant III. Olivia supports state management transactions for Commission grants, including supplier set-up, performance and financial reports, and requests for […]
Important Dates for FY28 Annual Grant Application Cycle
From Ann Brown, Associate Director of Grants Mark your calendars with important dates below for Fiscal Year 2028 Annual Grants. October 9, 2026 – FY28 Annual Applications open in the […]
Tennessee Arts & Rural Health Initiative Opens for FY27
From Kim Johnson, Director of Arts & Health The Tennessee Arts Commission has developed a strong statewide presence for its work in arts and health. The Tennessee Arts & Rural […]
Memphis Writer Alice Faye Duncan Awarded FY27 IAF in Children’s/Young Adult Literature
From Lee Baird, Director of Literary Arts The Tennessee Arts Commission has awarded Alice Faye Duncan its Fiscal Year 2027 Individual Artist Fellowship in Children’s/Young Adult Literature. A picture book […]
Eight Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Projects Selected Across the State
From Dr. Bradley Hanson, Director of Folklife, and Evangeline Mee, Traditional Arts Specialist – The Tennessee Arts Commission Folklife Program has awarded funding to eight projects as part of the […]