The Metropolitan Nashville community has, for many years, strongly supported the arts. We recognize that arts support is, and will remain, one of the important public purposes of organized political government.

The arts can create strong communities in a myriad of ways. The arts can help the community identify and develop shared values and understand and respect the diversity that exists in a modern community. The arts, along with public libraries, schools and other institutions, can provide the “quality of life” amenities that enable a community to attract new businesses and residents that create opportunities for economic growth and prosperity. The arts can help introduce citizens to each other as well as to different experiences and values. In that process the arts help educate and break down prejudices, intolerance, and stereotypes that impede the community’s growth. Finally, on an intangible level, the arts can enrich people’s lives and help all of us have a sense of pride in the community and ourselves.

Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant Program FY2011

ABC Grant Workshop
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Metro Office Building
2nd floor, Nashville Room
800 2nd Avenue South

ABC Application Deadline
ABC proposals must be received in the MNAC office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2010.

ABC Panel Review
Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Arts Build Communities Arts Project Support provides funds for a variety of quality arts projects.

1. Awards range from $500 to $3000
2. Grant funds must be matched dollar-for-dollar
3. Only one grant application may be submitted

For Application & guidelines follow the Arts Build Communities (TAC) link on the left hand column.

The Arts Build Communiites is a program funded by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Metro Nashville Arts Commission.

Prior to submitting an application, qualifying organizations should discuss their programs or project proposals with:
Contact Ian Myers for appointment...
(615) 862-6730 or ian.myers@nashville.gov

The Metro Nashville Arts Commission’s goals in awarding grants to arts organizations and programs include the following:

The Metro Nashville Arts Commission is now accepting nominations for FY2011 grants review panels.

The Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission is seeking qualified community residents to assist in the agency’s grant review process. Panelists read grant submissions in 5 categories and score them based on select criteria. Panelists must be legal residents of Davidson County and at least 18 years old; they may be lay or professional arts administrators, individual artists, or civic minded individuals. Previous background in the arts and grant review is helpful. Panelists represent broad artistic disciplines, cultural and ethnic diversity, age and gender diversity and geography. To be considered, please submit a FY11 nomination form and current resume to jonathan.saad@nashville.gov, or fax to 615-862-6731.

Deadline for Nominations: March 31, 2010

For additional information please contact Jonathan Saad, Grants Program Manager, Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, 800 2nd Avenue South, 4th Floor, P.O. Box 196300, Nashville, Tennessee 37219, 615-862-6744 www.artsnashville.org