Artist entrepreneurs pitch ideas, win cash for creative businesses

Aaron Grayum, Rashad Rayford, Melba Williams-Kirk and Mark Schlicher chosen by notable Nashville judges, crowd and peer voting for top honors at Periscope Pitch + Artist Entrepreneur Showcase The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville is pleased to announce the winners of its 5th annual Periscope Pitch held at OZ Arts Nashville last week… Read more »

Local artist-entrepreneurs showcase artistic excellence, business acumen

Live crowdfunding event gets community members invested in Nashville’s artists The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville presents the Periscope Pitch & Artist Entrepreneur Showcase Wednesday, September 5, 2018, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at OZ Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir, Nashville, TN 37209. Purchase tickets today. After eight weeks of intensive training… Read more »

OFF THE WALL receives $15k grant

OFF THE WALL Charlotte Avenue, a fiscally sponsored project of the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville, announced a $15,000 grant award from Buckingham Foundation and Aertson Midtown this week. The grant provides funds for the final five artists contributing murals to Nashville’s first street art gallery, including Julia Martin Wimmer, Sarah Liz Tate, Omari… Read more »

Should Artists Be Worried About Online Sales Tax?

Earlier this summer, the Supreme Court caused a stir among small businesses with online stores with its South Dakota v. Wayfair decision. In Wayfair, the Court ruled that South Dakota could require online retailers without an in-state physical presence to collect sales tax for sales made in the state. Before this decision, online retailers were required to collect… Read more »

Say hello to Jesse and Jonathan, ABC’s newest team members!

After a competitive search process, the Arts & Business Council is thrilled to announce the selection of Jesse Harbison as Director of Legal Services and Jonathan Harwell-Dye as Program Manager. Bringing a wealth of varied experiences in arts administration and passion for our mission, these two talents will contribute to the Arts & Business Council’s… Read more »

Nashville Arts Magazine: Get On (An Arts Nonprofit) Board!

We’re grateful to have the opportunity to write a monthly column for Nashville Arts Magazine. This month, Executive Director Jill McMillan writes about ways to get more involved in the arts community, including the benefits of serving on a nonprofit board. Be sure to check out this month’s Arts & Business Council column in Nashville Arts Magazine and… Read more »

Nashville Arts Magazine: Alumni Perspectives on Periscope

We’re grateful to have the opportunity to write a monthly column for Nashville Arts Magazine. This month, Periscope 2017 alum Tony Sobota writes about his experience in the program and how the Periscope Pitch event helped him “find his words” about his art. Be sure to check out this month’s Arts & Business Council column in Nashville… Read more »

Weekend Arts Round-Up: 6/8-6/15

Looking to get out and experience some great art this weekend in this awesome weather? Take a peek at these EXCITING events! We have something for everyone!! The City Winery Casey James Live   June 8, 2018 The City Winery Holder Family Fun Center Friday Night in the 11th Frame June 8, 2018 Holder Family… Read more »

Arts Visionaries: Shirley Zeitlin honors Dr. Bob Fisher in Nashville Arts Magazine

In this month’s Arts & Business Council column in Nashville Arts Magazine, we have a very special contribution from 2017 Martha Rivers Ingram Arts Visionary Award honoree, Shirley Zeitlin. In advance of the 2018 Award presentation on May 3, Shirley talks about the importance of this special award, and the amazing contributions of the 2018… Read more »

Weekend Arts Round-up: 4/27/18

Looking to get out and experience some great art this weekend? Take a peek at these awesome events! Aaron Hoke Doenges Wade [Music for River and People] through April 29, 2018 John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge Nashville Children’s Choir Spring Concert April 28, 2018 McAfee Concert Hall, Belmont University Nashville Children’s Theatre Dragons Love Tacos through… Read more »