About Tennesseans for the Arts (TFTA)

Bringing the community together. Promoting education. Delighting our children. At Tennesseans for the Arts (TFTA), we know that the arts foster vibrant communities, while making good economic sense. They inspire our children, while they tell us who we are. We believe there’s no better way to enrich the quality of life for all of us.

Our mission – and our passion – is to advocate for the arts at all levels as a strong, unified voice throughout Tennessee. We speak for the arts wherever and whenever we see a need.

• Support local arts organizations
• Support the work of the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC) in every city and county
• Work with legislators to secure funding
• Assist the Arts Caucus in the General Assembly
• Organize arts advocacy events, culminating in the annual Arts Advocacy Day at the state Capitol