Join us Thursday, May 28 from 7-7:45 PM at the East Park Community Center for an engagement opportunity with artist William Massey as he prepares to design a sculpture for the upcoming NYCE facilities. Watch the video for additional information or visit metroartsnashville.gov/public-art

Join us for our Fiscal Sponsor Food & Fellowship event this Wednesday, May 20, from 5-7 PM at the Metro Arts Offices (1417 Murfreesboro Pike). This event is for anyone seeking or interested in providing fiscal sponsorship. Dinner provided. RSVP at: bit.ly/4vg0ZOP

(Pt 1/2) As our FY27 Grant Application cycle kicks off, we're adding several engagement opportunities for anyone looking for additional information or assistance about the process. Swipe through the slides to see our upcoming event schedule or reach out with questions via [email protected]

Applications for our FY27 Thrive and Operating Support Grants are now open! Whether you're an artist or organization, we invite you to apply for funding that can help bring your artistic vision to life. Visit www.metroartsnashville.gov for full guidelines, available resources, and links to apply.

Metro Arts is seeking community members to serve as grant panelists! Panelists review and score applications to inform funding recommendations for General Operating Support and Thrive Project Grants. Read the full guidelines, apply or nominate someone at: www.metroartsnashville.gov/grant-panelists

As we continue to approach our FY27 grant cycle, we wanted to share some important updates. Our full commission-approved guidelines and additional information are available now at www.metroartsnashville.gov

FY27 Grants Update: Draft versions of the Operating and Thrive Grant Guidelines are now available for review at www.metroartsnashville.gov. These guidelines will be discussed in upcoming Grants and Funding committee meetings on April 6 & 13 and during the Arts commission meeting on April 15.

We're hiring! Metro Arts is now hiring for a Grants Coordinator. Learn more and apply here: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nash...

We celebrated a new third space today with the opening of the Old Hickory Community Center, including the unveiling of Wings of Time, @metroartsnash.bsky.social’s newest public art installation! 17 life size great blue herons, reflecting a community driven-design,

First Old Hickory public art installation to be unveiled at community center grand opening

Metro Arts, Nashville Children's Theatre, and NECAT are teaming up for a celebration tonight that brings the FY25 Operating Support Grant recipients together and honors their role in inspiring Nashville's creative community. Food and drink will be available for purchase. All are welcome to attend!

As we prepare for the next steps leading to the launch of our FY27 cycle, we wanted to share a tentative timeline for this process. You can also view this timeline at metroartsnashville.gov as well as guidelines from FY26.

You're invited! Metro Arts, Nashville Children's Theatre, and NECAT are teaming up to host a gathering celebrating and honoring the FY25 Operating Support Grant recipients on March 18 from 6-8 PM. Food and drink will be available for purchase and all are welcome!

REMINDER: The submission portal for the NYCE Empowerment Collection RFP closes TONIGHT at 11:59 PM CST. Full guidelines and submission link are available at metroartsnashville.gov/opportunities

Reminder, our submission window for the NYCE Empowerment collection closes this Friday at 11:59 PM CST. All eligible artists can submit by following the appropriate link at metroartsnashville.gov/opportunities

Today we will be hosting the FINAL engagement session for the NYCE Empowerment Collection’s RFP. This virtual session will be held at 3:30 PM CST. Visit metroartsnashville.gov for registration and full guidelines. All artists submitting proposals must attend one engagement session to be eligible.

We want to hear from you tonight during the Pre-Budget Public Comment Period at the February 3rd Council Meeting. Find Acceptable Items for Proof of TN Residency & FAQs at nashville.gov/PublicComment

Our next Coffee Talk is Wed, Feb 11, from 9:30–11:00 AM at Visual Minds, Inc. (1012 Nelson Merry St, Nashville, TN, 37203). Join reps from Visual Minds, Inc., Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville, and Metro Arts to talk all things local art. Roast & Brews will also be selling refreshments!

Metro Council will hold its Pre Budget Public Comment Period on Tuesday, February 3, at 6:30 PM. This is a key moment when community members can share their perspectives on budget related matters that shape the future of our city. More information is available at Nashville.gov/PublicComment

Just a reminder, our next engagement session for the NYCE Empowerment Collection is today! You can visit metroartsnashville.gov/opportunities to register, see the full guidelines, and submit your proposal.

Submissions are now open for our NYCE Empowerment Collection RFP! Access the submission link, view the full guidelines, and sign up for an engagement session at: metroartsnashville.gov/opportunities Reminder, anyone submitting a proposal must attend one virtual engagement session to be eligible.

Contributor Joe Nolan says Nashville’s winter art season is coming in hot with new spaces and familiar faces to brighten the dark days.

Welcome, Jackie Hansom! Jackie brings experience in education, nonprofit leadership and community engaged programming, with a strong commitment to collaboration and expanding access. She looks forward to supporting Nashville’s artists and organizations through thoughtful and accessible grantmaking.

FOOD GIVEAWAY: This Friday, 8am, Nissan Stadium (Lot R - North). We’re hosting our biggest giveaway yet - 1,000 residents/families! Need food or know someone who does, come see us!

Metro Arts seeks artists for the Empowerment Collection at NYCE, commissioning twenty site‑specific works for the future Juvenile Justice Court facility. Attendance at one virtual engagement session required. Open Jan 30 to Mar 6. Details at metroartsnashville.gov/opportunities

Did you know you can check out original works of art with your Nashville Public Library card? Metro Arts' Lending Library makes over 100 visual artworks by local artists available for three-month loans. Browse, place an artwork on hold, and bring local art into your everyday life: bit.ly/49YfiQH

The 1st Annual Thrive Grant Reunion is this Wednesday, November 12, from 6–8pm at The Parthenon. This event will celebrate our FY25 Thrive recipients and bring together Nashville’s creative community. Enjoy live performances, guest speakers, and connect with fellow creatives. Everyone is welcome!

Join us at 6pm tonight (Wednesday, October 22) at Art & Soul Nashville for a Report Back session discussing the policies, process, and outcomes of the FY26 Grant Cycle. This session is open to all and will include time for questions and community feedback. 4340 Sidco Drive Nashville, Tennessee 37204