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Council approves Metro Arts grant criteria after commission and council amendments
Summary
The council approved Resolution 2025-961, adopting operating-support and "Thrive" grant criteria from the Metro Nashville Arts Commission, including an amendment and expedited timeline so selected artists can begin spending funds.
The Metropolitan Council on Jan. 21 approved Resolution 2025-961, which adopts operating-support and Thrive grant criteria for the Metro Nashville Arts Commission and increases the share of funding directed to Thrive grants.
Heather Lefkowitz and Tim Jester, both Metro Arts commissioners, addressed the council in public comment in support of the resolution and described the commission’s work to stabilize grant processes after staff and leadership…
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