Below are general descriptions of our major programs and services. Follow the links to the left for more information.
Arts Build Communities
The Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant program is funded by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville. The short-term objective of this grant is to create decentralized decision-making and distribution process for allocated grant funds. The long-term objective is to build Tennessee's communities by nurturing artists, arts organizations (including local arts agencies), and arts support in each of its 95 counties. Applications must be received by 4:30 PM on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Please note: this is not a postmark date!
Arts in the Airport
The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville and the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (McGhee Tyson Airport) present a semi-annual exhibition entitled “Arts in the Airport”. This juried exhibition was developed in 2009 to allow regional artists to compete and display work in the most visited site in the area. The selected art features contemporary 2-dimensional artwork and is exhibited in the secured area behind McGhee Tyson Airport’s security gate checkpoint for six months.
KnoxTIX
In 2006, the Alliance developed KnoxTIX as a membership benefit to alleviate box office work for performing arts organizations who operate with limited or volunteer staffing; package our performing arts organizations together; and capture audience information. Customers can purchase tickets online 24/7 or by calling a special KnoxTIX phone number which rings to the Alliance offices. In its first two years, KnoxTIX sold over 5,300 tickets for over 400 shows, all by local organizations! View the current listings at www.KnoxTIX.com.
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Publicity Guide
The Arts & Culture Alliance offers an annual edition of its Publicity Guide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date electronic source listing print, online, radio, and television media resources in the Greater Knoxville, Chattanooga, Tri-cities, Nashville, and Asheville areas. This resource is available for businesses, organizations, and individuals who wish to promote their news and events to area journalists and media outlets.
Student Ticket Subsidy
The Student Ticket Subsidy (STS) program was created by the Tennessee Arts Commission and provides 100% of the ticket cost and transportation for students to attend approved arts and cultural events in the region. The Arts & Culture Alliance serves as a designated agency to administer STS in East Tennessee. Save the date! The next beginning application date is Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at 7:00 AM.
There’s More to Knoxville!
The brainchild of Alliance members, this advertising campaign increases the general awareness of all arts and culture activities in Greater Knoxville. Visit www.moretoknoxville.com.
Other Education Resources
These area museums and historic homes offer organized education programs to which teachers can bring their classes.
