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Tennessee Arts Academy The Tennessee Arts Academy trains more than 325 teachers every summer who, in turn, impact more than 200,000 Tennessee students each year.

The Tennessee Arts Academy (TAA) is the nation’s premier professional development program
for arts education. A project of the Tennessee Department of Education since 1986, TAA offers
a wide variety of year-round services to K-12 arts educators including workshops, master
classes, scholarships, award recognition programs and mentorships. The Academy’s premier event, the TAA Summer Institute, is hosted on the campus of Middle
Tennessee State University. Led by a world class faculty and renowned artists and speakers, the
325 arts educators, classroom teachers, and school administrators who receive training during
the TAA Summer Institute directly impact more than 200,000 students the following school year
in classrooms all across the nation. Since 1986, the more than 7500 educators who have
participated in Academy programs have touched the lives of over 3 million students. TAA’s
advanced curriculum, cutting-edge methodology, and unique philosophical perspective
maximize learning at every level of involvement. With renewed energy and knowledge, teachers trained in programs provided by the Tennessee
Arts Academy are poised to return to their classrooms better equipped to provide students
with the necessary skills and experiences to become creative and productive members of our
work force and society.

***ATTENTION MUSIC TEACHERS! Have YOU RSVP'd Yet?! Now's the time! Join us Thursday, October 29, from 4:00-6:00 PM for t...
10/08/2026

***ATTENTION MUSIC TEACHERS! Have YOU RSVP'd Yet?! Now's the time! Join us Thursday, October 29, from 4:00-6:00 PM for the TAA Fall Open House Showcase! Our featured guest, Alison Brazil, will perform live music and lead interactive songwriting activities designed especially for music teachers! You'll get to see Alison take audience ideas and bring them together in song right before your eyes! See how this creative process can unite people and how you can use it to build connections with your own students!

The event is entirely FREE! And there are refreshments, too!

Come by the TAA Headquarters at 801 2nd Ave. N. in Nashville, or attend online! We'd love to see you!

RSVP Now! --> Google Form: https://forms.gle/2hj7sFECSx9Mb7cu5

10/08/2026

👊🏼🍁You’ve Got This! Hang in There! Get Your Application in Before You Head Out for a Much Deserved Break! Go to the TAA Site Now! www.TnArtsAcademy.org

Submit Your Application!! Registration is open for the 2027 TAA Summer Institute, and you won't want to miss it. Join us...
10/06/2026

Submit Your Application!! Registration is open for the 2027 TAA Summer Institute, and you won't want to miss it. Join us July 11-16, 2027 at Middle Tennessee State University, and learn more in this week's newsletter! 📩https://conta.cc/4drX2jw

Email from Tennessee Arts Academy PLUS - The Arts Rich Schools Program and Awards are Accepting Applications! CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE 2027 TAA SUMMER INSTITUTE! 2027 TAA Summer Institute Artistic

🎉HAPPY WORLD TEACHER DAY - Especially ARTS EDUCATORS! World Teacher Day serves as a reminder that the right to education...
10/05/2026

🎉HAPPY WORLD TEACHER DAY - Especially ARTS EDUCATORS! World Teacher Day serves as a reminder that the right to education cannot be realized without trained and qualified teachers! Everyone can help by celebrating the profession, generating awareness about teacher issues, and ensuring that teacher respect is part of the cultural norm!

🍂The temperatures may not be falling yet, but the leaves are starting to! This fall, join or renew your TAA Alumni Assoc...
10/02/2026

🍂The temperatures may not be falling yet, but the leaves are starting to! This fall, join or renew your TAA Alumni Association membership by giving in any increment of 27: $20.27, $27, $54, $108, $200.27, or more! Every new or renewing member who makes it "27 for 2027" will also receive a special 40th Anniversary fall gift — a Ruby red phone stand! So let's rake up some good for TAA and make it 27 for 2027!

🚨APPLY NOW! 🚨Registration is Open for the 2027 TAA Summer Institute! We can't wait to see you July 11-26 at MTSU! https:...
10/01/2026

🚨APPLY NOW! 🚨Registration is Open for the 2027 TAA Summer Institute! We can't wait to see you July 11-26 at MTSU! https://conta.cc/4dh0gX3

Email from Tennessee Arts Academy Secure Your Spot TODAY! CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO THE 2027 TAA SUMMER INSTITUTE!! 2027 TAA Summer Institute NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Secure Your Spot Now! Greetings

‼️ATTENTION, TAA Alumni Association Members! You have just a few hours left to take advantage of your member perk! Use t...
10/01/2026

‼️ATTENTION, TAA Alumni Association Members! You have just a few hours left to take advantage of your member perk! Use the personal link in your email to get your application in for the 2027 TAA Summer Institute July 11-16, 2027! Do it before Oct 1, and it will guarantee your spot before anyone else!!!!

🏆Calling All Tennessee Schools! The 2027 TAA Arts Rich Schools Program and Awards portal is now accepting applications! ...
09/29/2026

🏆Calling All Tennessee Schools! The 2027 TAA Arts Rich Schools Program and Awards portal is now accepting applications! Read more in this week's Academy Connections and get ready to register for the 2027 Summer Institute this THIS THURSDAY! https://conta.cc/47pHmcZ

Email from Tennessee Arts Academy PLUS- TAA Summer Institute Registration Begins Next Week! TAA Arts Rich Schools Program and Awards Apply Now! Do you know a Tennessee school that is providing stellar

🩷HAPPY FRIDAY! Yawn and Stretch, because it's almost time to register for the 2027 TAA Summer Institute! Registration be...
09/25/2026

🩷HAPPY FRIDAY! Yawn and Stretch, because it's almost time to register for the 2027 TAA Summer Institute! Registration begins October 1st! Set an alarm to stumble on over to www.TnArtsAcademy.org next Thursday and get your application in! ✨ Are you an TAA Alumni Association Member? Check your inbox - You can apply NOW through your recent "Early Early Bird" registration email!

⏰IT’S ALMOST TIME!!! Registration for the 2027 TAA Summer Institute is ALMOST HERE! Registration begins October 1st!!! M...
09/24/2026

⏰IT’S ALMOST TIME!!! Registration for the 2027 TAA Summer Institute is ALMOST HERE! Registration begins October 1st!!! Make Your Plan! You deserve this!!! Talk with Your Superintendent, Supervisor, or Principal about supporting your journey!
Want early access to the application portal? Join the TAA Alumni Association today! https://www.tnartsacademy.org/taa-foundation/alumni-association

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801 2nd Avenue North, Suite 100
Nashville, TN
37201

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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