From Americans for the Arts – Following requests from field partners and collaborators, Americans for the Arts has launched a new, 5-10 minute, anonymous survey for artists and creative workers to better understand the impact of the pandemic on your employment and income, and whether and how you were able to access unemployment assistance. This […]

From National Endowment for the Arts – The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read will feature 15 titles for 2022–2023 programming, with books that represent a diverse range of contemporary themes, voices, and perspectives. A partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read supports community reading programs held around the country, each designed […]

By Ann Brown, Associate Director of Grants –  The Commission is offering the following Rolling Grants in Fiscal Year 2022 to cover a range of arts activities and arts services throughout the state. Rolling Grants, by definition, are grants reviewed and awarded on an ongoing basis, according to the availability of funds. Typically Rolling Grants […]

Governor and First Lady Lee have announced the recipients of the Tennessee Governor’s Arts Award, Tennessee’s highest honor in the arts. Since 1971, the Governor’s Arts Awards have celebrated those who have made outstanding contributions to the state’s cultural life. “Tennessee has a rich artistic heritage, and we are proud of these outstanding recipients who […]

From Jared Morrison, Director of Performing Arts – The Commission is getting set to launch its annual fall series of grant workshops on October 13 at 10:00 a.m. CT with Grants 101, an in-depth webinar highlighting many of the Commission’s programs and activities. Those attending this virtual workshop will learn about funding opportunities – including […]