The debate can be summed up like this: should Metro Arts focus its grantmaking on individual artists or arts nonprofits? The issue has divided Nashville’s arts community.
Top Nashville Metro Arts staffers resign as future of arts grants remains uncertain
Three management-level staff members at Metro Arts announced their resignations at a commission meeting Thursday. One by one, the communications manager, public art manager, and finance and operations director stepped down. The commissioners barely reacted, other than thanking the staff members for their work.
Audit reveals improper hiring practices and grant irregularities inside Metro Arts
Metro Arts violated multiple government policies in the last two years, according to a report released Wednesday from the city’s internal auditor. This comes after the agency struggled for months to pay artists and arts organizations the grant money they were promised.
How Metro Arts conflict is impacting artists
As much as we all love drama, we’d prefer it stayed on stage.
What’s going on at Metro Arts?
The controversy surrounding the Metro Arts Commission has been going on for close to three years now, and there seems to be no end in sight.
NashVillager Podcast: Controversies swirling around Metro Arts
What, exactly, is happening with Metro Arts? Plus your local newscast for May 29, 2024.
Daniel Singh agrees to resign as Metro Arts director
Metro Arts director Daniel Singh will resign after less than two years on the job.
Snafu at Metro Arts meeting leaves executive director role in flux
Chaos at Thursday’s Metro Arts Commission meeting set off a ticking time bomb that could lead to the city agency having two competing directors.
Nashville’s budget pinch sets stage for more battles over Metro Arts grants
The financial squeeze at Metro Arts is shaping up to be even tighter than last year. There are even more arts grant applicants, and a flat total budget.
Metro Arts chooses interim executive director in parliamentary quagmire
Paulette Coleman is a trained mediator and former Metro Arts Commission chair. But the process of her appointment Thursday was filled with missteps.
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