Metro Arts: Nashville Office of Arts + Culture

Metro Arts: Nashville Office of Arts + Culture Metro Nashville Arts Commission or “Metro Arts” is the office of Arts + Culture for Nashville and Davidson County.

06/23/2026

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Whether you’re planning a meeting, workshop, training, networking event, or need affordable office space, FCCB is designed to help our community connect, collaborate, create, grow, and thrive.

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Ready to learn more? Scan the QR code or email us at [email protected].

Our next Coffee Talk will be tomorrow, June 24 from 9:30–11:00 AM. As part of our ongoing effort to expand the Coffee Ta...
06/23/2026

Our next Coffee Talk will be tomorrow, June 24 from 9:30–11:00 AM. As part of our ongoing effort to expand the Coffee Talk program with venues and art, we’re hosting this round at the food court inside the Downtown Farmers’ Market (900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd).

Metro Arts Grants team will be on site from 8-11 AM for a grants drop-in session, answering questions from artists and art organization representatives during the final week that FY27 applications are open. Metro Arts staff and local artists and leaders will also be present to share more information about current and other upcoming events and art crawls.

Free parking is available in the parking lot surrounding the building.

Farm City Coffee will be open and selling coffee throughout the duration of this event.

Reminder! Our FY27 Thrive and Operating Support grant applications close this Friday, June 26, at 4:59 PM CST. All appli...
06/22/2026

Reminder! Our FY27 Thrive and Operating Support grant applications close this Friday, June 26, at 4:59 PM CST. All applications must be submitted before this time to be eligible for review. Need additional support? We’ll be offering multiple drop-in sessions this week or reach out to [email protected].

06/19/2026
Join us in welcoming our new Grants Coordinator, Sydney Ortiz! Sydney joins Metro Arts after graduating with an MSW and ...
06/18/2026

Join us in welcoming our new Grants Coordinator, Sydney Ortiz!
Sydney joins Metro Arts after graduating with an MSW and working in criminal justice reform, libraries, and nonprofits in Tennessee. She’s looking forward to using her experience in relationship-centered community engagement to support the arts here in Nashville.

Thank you to everyone who made last night so special. It was an honor to be able to celebrate so many critical members o...
06/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who made last night so special. It was an honor to be able to celebrate so many critical members of our creative community together under one roof. And as a reminder, applications remain open for our FY26 Operating Support and Thrive Grants until June 26 at 4:59 PM!

📸 Austin Anthony

Today is the day!!! Our FY26 Grant Celebration will be held this evening, June 15, at Plaza Mariachi (3955 Nolensville P...
06/15/2026

Today is the day!!! Our FY26 Grant Celebration will be held this evening, June 15, at Plaza Mariachi (3955 Nolensville Pike) from 5 to 8 PM. Join us as we celebrate the creativity and impact of Nashville’s FY26 General Operating and Thrive grantees! This event will feature performances, presentations, activities for all ages, and space to meet and connect with artists, neighbors, and community partners. This celebration is also free and open to the public.

Notice: The Arts Commission meeting scheduled for June 17, 2026 has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. Our next Art...
06/12/2026

Notice: The Arts Commission meeting scheduled for June 17, 2026 has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. Our next Arts Commission meeting will be held on July 15 at 1 PM. We invite everyone to join us at our FY26 Grants Celebration on Monday, June 15 from 5-8 PM at Plaza Mariachi!

Address

Nashville, TN

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16158626720

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