Arts Advocacy Day 2017 A Success

Tennesseans for the Arts would like to thank all advocates from across the state who attended Arts Advocacy Day 2017. Because of you, this year’s event was one of the most successful advocacy days in the history of TFTA! With nearly 300 advocates in attendance, the green TN4ARTS lanyards and tote bags that were visible across the War Memorial Building and the Legislative Plaza on March 1 made a strong visual representation of the unified voice that protects the arts in Tennessee.

Arts Advocacy Day is YOUR day--to reconnect with familiar friends and colleagues across the state, to make new friends and meet other advocates, and to be heard by your legislators. We hope that you found the day’s events to be informative and enjoyable. If you registered and attended this year’s event, please check your email for a link to a survey regarding your experience at Arts Advocacy Day. We appreciate your feedback so that we can continue to provide quality programming for our advocates. 

Marquavious Moore from Memphis Wins 2017 Poetry Out Loud State Competition

The 2017 Tennessee Poetry Out Loud (POL) champion is Marquavious Moore, a senior at Harding Academy in Memphis. The competition was held on Saturday, March 4, in the CMA Theatre at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. This was Moore’s second year competing. He took first runner-up in last year’s competition.

“Tennessee’s artistic heritage and culture are among the richest in the nation, and across the globe we’re known for our music and creativity,” Governor Haslam said. “These ten outstanding recipients contribute to the breadth, depth and quality of arts and culture in our state. Crissy and I want to congratulate them on their contributions to Tennessee, and we are so glad they call this great state home.” Continue reading