Opera gives arts education an ‘encore’
The Arts Commission recently received handwritten and colorfully-drawn thank you notes from children who had the opportunity to be enchanted and delighted by the talents and goodwill of the Nashville Opera. View more photos. The Nashville Opera hosts an annual ‘education tour’ that travels throughout Middle Tennessee to bring performances to schools and communities. The […]
Read MoreTennessee Arts Commission holds Creative Placemaking Grant Competition webinar
By Hal Partlow, Associate Director of Grants – Today, the Arts Commission hosted a webinar on the recently announced Creative Placemaking Grants Competition. With over 40 participants, the webinar proved to be extremely successful in sharing information, as well as starting good conversation about the grant. Watch a recording of the webinar. In recap, the webinar discussed […]
Read MoreSchool children express their gratitude for Nashville Opera and TN Arts Commission
By Grace Robinson, Communications Intern – The Arts Commission recently received handwritten and colorfully-drawn thank you notes from children who had the opportunity to be enchanted and delighted by the talents of Nashville Opera through the Student Ticket Subsidy (STS) Grant program. View more photos. Nashville Opera hosts an annual education tour that travels throughout Middle Tennessee […]
Read MoreWelcome fairies! Tiny Root fairy village dedicated on Signal Mountain
By Jenni Frankenberg Veal | www.YourOutdoorFamily.com – Despite looming rain, a crowd of delighted adults and children—including the mayor of Signal Mountain—gathered on Earth Day for the dedication of Little Root fairy village at the Mountain Arts Community Center. There was ice cream for everyone, a middle school student was sworn in as the village mayor, and Signal Mountain Mayor […]
Read MoreHeritage High students create reduction prints
Heritage High School junior Joseph Carter and teaching artist Nancy Campbell work together on a reduction print. Campbell worked three weeks with Rebecca Parker-Shiflett’s Art III class Photo by Tom Sherlin By Matthew Stewart | matts@thedailytimes.com Heritage High School art students have learned how to bring an idea to fruition. Nine students in Rebecca Parker-Shiflett’s Art […]
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