Community Arts Development
Community Priorities and the Arts
The development of the role and presence of the arts in communities leads to a stronger community as a whole. The Tennessee Arts Commission provides information resources, referrals and funding assistance to established and new organizations to strengthen Tennessee communities through the arts.
Grant Opportunities
Community arts development staff assist local arts agencies, arts service organizations, multidisciplinary and civic organizations with maximizing the impact and reach of their arts programs.
Resources
Explore regional and nationwide resources for creative placemaking, project planning, community arts development, and makerspaces.
Creative Placemaking Roster
View Creative Placemaking Projects that have been implemented in Tennessee since 2016! These projects utilized the arts to address downtown redevelopment, increase community cohesion, celebrate local art traditions and more!
Makerspace Roster
Are you looking for a creative community? A place to share knowledge, resources, and workspace? Use our new roster to locate makerspaces across Tennessee.
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