National Endowment for the Arts Announces Tennessee’s 2014 Fall Grant Awards
Nashville, TN—Tennessee has received 12 grants from the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA), totaling $225,000. The grants were in three different categories that include Art Works, Challenge America and Creative Writing Fellowships in Poetry. The awarding of these grants to organizations, schools and individuals across the state is a testament to the rich heritage and cultural assets of Tennessee.
“The Tennessee Arts Commission is so pleased that the NEA has recognized these well-deserving organizations,” says Anne Pope, the Commission’s Executive Director. “We congratulate them in their accomplishments in moving communities forward through the arts.”
Art Works grants supports the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence, public engagement with diverse and excellent art, lifelong learning in the arts and the strengthening of communities through the arts.
The Challenge America category offers $10,000 matching grants to support projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics or disability.
The Creative Writing Fellowships in Poetry enable recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel and general career advancement. These non‐matching grants are for $25,000.
NEA Chairman Jane Chu said, “Since coming to the NEA, I have met with many NEA grantees and have seen first-hand the positive impact they have on their communities. These new projects will continue to demonstrate the power the arts have to deepen value, build connections, and foster an atmosphere of creativity and innovation both at the community level and with individuals throughout the nation.”
The communities benefitting from the grants include: Jonesborough, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville.
