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 »
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 »
We are pleased to welcome Courtney “CK” Stone as the Arts & Business Council’s new Director of Development! CK (she/they) is an artist, attorney, and nonprofit arts administrator based in Nashville, TN. She writes and produces multi-disciplinary work that explores the intersections of craft and contemporary art, and leverages her legal and business background to… Read more »
We’re counting down the days to the Periscope Pitch + Artist Entrepreneur Showcase happening September 4th at OZ Arts Nashville! We first met the talented artist entrepreneurs of the Class of 2024 back in March when they began the Arts & Business Council’s Periscope: Artist Entrepreneur Training program. After making their way through this intensive of… Read more »
Registration is filling up for the 2024 Periscope Pitch + Artist Entrepreneur Showcase happening September 4 at OZ Arts Nashville! Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the business acumen, innovative spirit, and artistic prowess of local artists, makers, and entrepreneurs across an array of artistic disciplines. We are excited to introduce you to the amazing panel of… Read more »
We’re counting down the days to the Periscope Pitch + Artist Entrepreneur Showcase happening September 13th at OZ Arts Nashville! We first met the talented artist entrepreneurs of the Class of 2023 back in March, the 10th cohort of the Arts & Business Council’s Periscope: Artist Entrepreneur Training program. After making their way through this intensive… Read more »
The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville (ABC) proudly announces the selection of 11 business professionals for the spring cohort of Arts Board Matching! This is the first of two cohorts in 2023, continuing ABC’s efforts to expand the reach of this instrumental program that prepares business professionals for nonprofit board service and matches… Read more »
The Arts & Business Council, Blackbird Media, and F&M Bank have teamed up to present the Artist of the Week on The Nashville Sign. This week’s featured artist is Lisa Reed Preston! Lisa Reed Preston is a mixed media artist who embraces the beauty of abstraction. A self-described “visual disruptor” she uses abstraction and technology… Read more »