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Arts Funding Demystified: An Overview of the Grants Process and How to Avoid Common Pitfalls

Artists and arts administrators often find that the world of grants and other funding opportunities can seem daunting and enigmatic. The Arts and Business Council of Greater Nashville hosted their first seminar of the New Year, “Funding Creativity: Understanding Grants, Grant Writing, and Other Opportunities,” aiming to demystify arts funding. This sold-out class led by… Read more »

Weekend Arts Preview: 1/18 – 1/20

Kick off your long weekend with some entertaining art events! Image Credit: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Zeitgeist Artist Talk + Poster Making Party January 18th, 2019 716 Hagan street, suite 100 Parnassus Books YA Book Launch Event with Kristin Russell January 18th, 2019 Parnassus Books YA Author Event with Roshani Chokshi January… Read more »

Four Things to Remember when Developing a Strategy for Your Organization

I recently presented a session on strategy for the Arts & Business Council’s Arts Nonprofit Nuts and Bolts. I really enjoy these sessions because they give me the opportunity to connect with people passionate about making a difference in the world and who are eager for knowledge on how to better manage their organization. We… Read more »

Tips for running an effective nonprofit arts organization

Twice a year, the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville (ABC) hosts “Arts Nonprofit Nuts & Bolts,” a crash course in need-to-know arts administration skills. It’s a workshop designed to help everyone from the artist turned arts administrator to the nonprofit social entrepreneur to the startup setting up a new organization. Because the best… Read more »

Weekend Arts Preview: 12/7 – 12/12

It may be cold, but there are still plenty of exciting arts events to get out and do this weekend! Downtown Franklin Association Franklin Art Scene December 7, 2018 Downtown Franklin Create It in Donelson Family Christmas December 7, 2018 Robin’s Gallery East Side Art Stumble East Side Art Stumble December 8, 2018 East Nashville… Read more »

Weekend Arts Preview: 11/30-12/2

Start your December off right by enjoying some exciting arts events! Image credit: Belmont University 5th Avenue of the Arts & Nashville Downtown Partnership FirstBank First Saturday Art Crawl December 1, 2018 5th Avenue of the Arts Arts & Music at Wedgewood/Houston Arts & Music at Wedgewood/Houston December 1, 2018 Arts & Music at Wedgewood/Houston… Read more »

Six takeaways from ‘Paths to Publishing’ panel for aspiring authors

The cold air and rumors of snow didn’t stop a group of about fifty guests from filling the seats at Parnassus Books on Nov. 15 to hear a panel of industry experts discuss “paths to publishing.” The discussion delved into the pros and cons of self-publishing as well as the traditional publishing route. Panelists shared… Read more »

Weekend Arts Preview 11/23-11/25

If you have family visiting for the holidays, be sure to check out these exciting arts events! Image Credit: Alex Lockwood, Belmont University Discovery Center at Murfree Spring Turkey Day November 23, 2018 Discovery Center at Murfree Spring Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum Family Program: String City November 23 & 24, 2018 Country… Read more »

Weekend Arts Preview: 11/16-11/18

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these upcoming arts events! Scarritt Bennett Center Poet’s Corner featuring Catherine Moore November 15, 2018 Scarritt Bennett Center OZ Arts Nashville Ghosted by Tony Perrin November 15, 2018 OZ Arts Nashville Her Story Cinephilia Society HerStory Cinephilia Society Cinema November 16-18, 2018 Watkins College of Art… Read more »

Weekend Arts Preview: 11/9-11/11

Looking to start your November off right? Enjoy this weekend by attending some exciting arts events! Image credit: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens Authentic Coffee Company Authentic Storytelling November 8, 2018 Authentic Coffee Company Belle Meade Plantation Candlelight Holiday Open House November 8, 2018 Belle Meade Plantation Nashville Public Library Salon@615 Special Edition with Damien Echols… Read more »