From the Alliance of Artists Communities – On March 27, 2020, the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law. The historic bill includes relief programs that are especially relevant to arts organizations and practitioners, including forgivable loans, extended unemployment benefits and charitable giving incentives. While full details […]

From Anne B. Pope, Executive Director – The Tennessee Arts Commission continues its work to support TN Arts and Culture. We wanted to give you an update on where we are in terms of federal economic aid. We will continue to keep you posted. Today, Friday, March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the $2 trillion […]

From Suzanne Lynch, Director of Marketing and Development – Many arts organizations and artists are sharing creative ways to bring the arts into our homes. The TN Arts Commission is collecting and posting online arts events that you can enjoy and by doing that, you are supporting TN arts and culture. Visit this page to […]

From Anne B. Pope, Executive Director – As Tennesseans address unprecedented COVID-19 challenges, the TN Arts Commission is rapidly assessing how we can best help TN Arts Grantees with information and resources. The agency is open for business, with staff currently working remotely. If you have an FY2020 grant, you can review guidance on how best to […]

From ArtsReady –    The arts community’s response to the COVID-19 public health crisis has been collaborative and in solidarity. Here we offer updated resources to help you operate within an unknown and constantly-changing environment, for artists, managers/agents, funders, and arts organizations. All decisions should be made with the advice of and within the context of, […]