Regional Arts Grant Applications Open For Upper Cumberland
UCDD Officials encouraging local non-profits and governments to apply for Arts Build Communities grants to fund cultural projects across the 14-county region. Community Development Planner Jessica Duke said the funding opportunity is offered through the Tennessee Arts Commission to support arts and cultural projects throughout the state. Duke said grants of up to $5,000 available […]
Gainesboro Secures Grant For Downtown Pocket Park
Gainesboro secured a $91,000 grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to begin construction on a downtown pocket park. Roaring River Cultural Alliance’s Valerie Goetz told the Board of Aldermen Thursday the funding will not be enough to complete the park, but rather will complete the first phase. “We’re gonna need, there’s some, as we discovered […]
Free Storyfest Features National Headliner, Local Talent
National Storytelling favorite Andy Offutt Irwin headlines Saturday’s annual Storyfest at Cookeville’s Dogwood Park. Cookeville Museums Manager Beth Thompson said the event is moving to the main stage of the performance pavilion to better utilize the downtown resource. Thompson said the festival has been a community tradition in Cookeville since 2014 and remains free to […]
Overton Arts Council Receives Grant For Paint Livingston
A $15,500 grant awarded to the Overton Arts Council will help fund the upcoming Paint Livingston Contest this October. Arts Council President Tim Richardson said last year’s inaugural contest was a huge success. Richardson said last year, 38 artists participated in Paint Livingston. “The towns people were just blown away by the quality of the […]
Clay Co. Awarded Arts Grant for Courthouse
UCDD and the Tennessee Arts Commission awarded Clay County the Targeted Arts Grant to continue enhancements of Clay County’s historic courthouse. UCDD Assistant Director for Economic and Community Development Virginia Alexander said the $3500 is just one way that Clay County hopes to further integrate arts into their community. “They have some great talent, they […]
TN Arts Grant Brings Live Music To Red Boiling Springs Saturday
Palace Park in Red Boiling Springs will host a free concert featuring all local singers and song writers. Vision 2020 Inc. Coordinator Karen Davis said the Tennessee Arts Commission offered them a non-matching grant to put on an outdoor event. Davis said it is a blessing to be completely financed and asked to just bring […]
Livingston Mural Applications For Property Owners
Downtown Livingston property owners beginning next week can apply to have a mural painted on their building. Applications must include a detailed mural proposal with ideas to highlight the county’s history and culture. Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the two winners will design the painting with artists from Tennessee Tech’s […]
