Hilary Tomlinson Joins ABC Team as Marketing Manager

We are pleased to welcome Hilary Tomlinson as the Arts & Business Council’s new Marketing Manager! Hilary (she/her) is a graphic designer, marketer, and communications professional with a passion for elevating creative communities. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, where she earned a degree in Visual Communications, Hilary brings a unique blend of design… Read more »

Meet the 2025 Soundwaves Gallery Artists: Amy Krimsier Sterling, Jay Krenson & Dalia Garcia

From the rhythm of the music created here to the natural beauty of our parks and greenways, there is a spirit of connection, celebration, and resilience at the core of Nashville’s identity. This city is a dynamic place where history is created and preserved, where innovation thrives alongside tradition, and where Nashvillians—old and new—are the… Read more »

Introducing the 2025 Class of Periscope: Artist Entrepreneur Training

The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville proudly announces the selection of the 2025 class of Periscope: Artist Entrepreneur Training (Periscope Nashville), an annual business development intensive that empowers working artists to see their creative practice through an entrepreneurial lens. This year’s class consists of 24 artists working in an array of disciplines including… Read more »

Meet the 2025 Soundwaves Gallery Artists: Alayna Catacombs, David Greaves & Nadine Shillingford

From the rhythm of the music created here to the natural beauty of our parks and greenways, there is a spirit of connection, celebration, and resilience at the core of Nashville’s identity. This city is a dynamic place where history is created and preserved, where innovation thrives alongside tradition, and where Nashvillians—old and new—are the… Read more »

Introducing the Arts Board Matching Class of Spring 2025!

The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville (ABC) proudly announces the selection of 12 business professionals for the spring cohort of Arts Board Matching. This six-week board development program promotes dynamic leadership in the arts by cultivating the skills needed to be effective, engaged board members and matching business professionals with arts organizations in need… Read more »

Three Local Curators Lend Their Expertise to 2025 Soundwaves Gallery

The 2025 Soundwaves Gallery: THE HE(ART) OF NASHVILLE at GEODIS Park is a collection featuring 44 pieces by 44 local artists celebrating the people, stories, and community spirit at the core of Nashville’s identity as a uniquely creative city. In partnership with the Nashville Soccer Club (NSC), the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville… Read more »

Meet the 2025 Class of Periscope: Rural Artist Development

The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville proudly announces the 2025 class of Periscope: Rural Artist Development. Now in its fourth year, Periscope RAD is an online training and mentorship program uniquely designed to be a transformative experience empowering rural artists with the entrepreneurial skills to help them thrive. Training sessions are led by… Read more »

Applications Now Open for Periscope: Artist Entrepreneur Training in Nashville

Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville supports sustainable creative careers for local artists through entrepreneurial training The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville (ABC) seeks applicants for the 12th class of Periscope: Artist Entrepreneur Training (Periscope), an annual business development intensive that empowers working artists to see their creative practice through an entrepreneurial… Read more »

ABC Welcomes Seven Community & Business Leaders to its Board

The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville (ABC) is thrilled to welcome seven new members to its board of directors. The new directors are Nolan Corder, Ely Jones, Dr. Megan Jordan, Leah Lowe, Trey McClarnon, Dana Sanders, and Leon Scioscia. Each will serve a three-year term beginning November 1, 2024. We’re also excited to… Read more »