# 09/16/26 Metro Arts Commission

The Metro Arts Commission meeting held on September 16, 2026, focused primarily on arts-related programming and funding initiatives within Nashville. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the public art program, specifically the purchase of 20 artworks for the Empowerment Campus, and the upcoming regional Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for public art at Maraposa Park. The commission also reviewed and approved the Community Arts Leaders of Nashville internship program guidelines for fiscal year 2027, allocating $53,600 to fund paid internships at local arts organizations. Additionally, the meeting covered administrative matters such as approval of minutes, legal training on board responsibilities and ethics, and the election of commission officers for 2026-2027. The grants committee provided detailed feedback on the 2027 grant cycle and discussed outreach and grant writing workshops to support applicants. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but several action items related to funding allocations and program approvals were passed by vote.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Sources
- [09/16/26 Metro Arts Commission](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWXEAVTsYXc) - Metro Nashville Network