Join Us: Tennessee Arts Commission Fall 2026 Grants Workshops

Save the dates! This fall, the Tennessee Arts Commission is hitting the road with free grant workshops in communities across the state. Commission staff will walk you through upcoming grant opportunities and what’s new in the guidelines, show you how to register in the online portal, and share best practices for writing a strong application.

Bring your questions. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or a longtime grantee, everyone is welcome. Registration is now open, so RSVP today to hold your spot at the workshop nearest you.

Workshop Schedule:

Monday, October 12 (10am EDT)
Bessie Smith Cultural Center
200 E. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Monday, October 12 (2pm EDT)
Athens Area Council for the Arts
320 N. White St., Athens, TN 37303
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Tuesday, October 13 (10am EDT)
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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Tuesday, October 13 (2pm EDT)
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World’s Fair Park Dr., Knoxville, TN 37916
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Friday, October 16 (10am CDT)
South Central Tennessee Development District
101 Sam Watkins Blvd., Mount Pleasant, TN 38474
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Wednesday, October 21 (1pm CDT)
Discovery Park of America
830 Everett Blvd., Union City, TN 38261
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Thursday, October 22 (9am CDT)
Crosstown Arts
1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
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Thursday, October 22 (2pm CDT)
Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center
191 Court Square, Huntingdon, TN 38344
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Tuesday, October 27 (1pm CDT)
NEW Nashville location: Oz Arts Nashville 
6172 Cockrill Bend Circle, Nashville, TN 37209
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Monday, November 2 (10am CST)
Willow Oak Center for Arts & Learning
301 5th Ave. W., Springfield, TN 37172 (parking on Oak Street)
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Wednesday, November 4 (10am CST)
Virtual Workshop
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Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about available grants and how to strengthen your arts organization.