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Arts & Health

Grants, Programs, and Initiatives that use the arts to increase health and wellness outcomes for all Tennesseans.

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Arts Education

Grants and programs that bring together educators, artists, and community partners.

blooming arts festival

Community Arts Development

This program advocates for Tennessee community arts issues and arts programming.

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Folklife

The Folklife Program preserves and presents Tennessee’s diverse folklife.

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Literary Arts

Supports organizations that promote the creation, publication and dissemination of literature.

Performing Arts

Supports public performing arts projects and performing arts organizations.

Visual Arts, Craft, Media & Design

Supporting and creating opportunities for the visual art, craft and media organizations and artists.