
STAFF

Public Art Collection Manager
Anne-Leslie Owens (she/her/hers)
anne-leslie.owens@nashville.gov | 615-862-6732
Contact Anne-Leslie for information about the Percent for Public Art Collection, artwork maintenance needs, and current public art projects at Arthur Avenue/I40 Underpass, Bordeaux Gateway, and Looby Community Center.

Contact Atilio for information about new project requests and current public art projects at Mill Ridge Park, Nashville Fairgrounds, and Old Hickory Community Center.

Organizational + Artist Support Coordinator
Chuck Beard (he/him/his)
chuck.beard@nashville.gov | 615-862-6739
Contact Chuck with questions about community engagement, funding (including guidelines, technical assistance or deadlines), CARE (Committee for Anti-Racism and Equity), and REAL (Racial Equity in Arts Leadership).

Contact Daniel about equity initiatives, strategic planning and partnerships, creative economy, program implementation, public policy, arts education and advocacy initiatives.

Contact Ian with questions about Metro Arts' budget, human resources or business services.
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Contact Jesse for information about current public art projects at Donelson Library.

Grants Manager
Jonathan Saad (he/him/his)
jonathan.saad@nashville.gov | 615-862-6744
Contact Jonathan with questions about grants, Thrive, and general questions about funding through Metro Arts.
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Contact Karissa for questions about equity and restorative practices programming.

Equity + Restorative Practices Specialist
Marysa LaRowe (she/her/hers)
marysa.larowe@nashville.gov | 615-862-6736
Contact Marysa for information about youth programs, including Arts Programming for Court Involved Youth (formerly Restorative Arts) and Community Arts Leaders of Nashville.
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Contact Mollie about the Metro Arts Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts; Arts Alert e-newsletter; website; and media inquiries.

Contact Nyamal for information about Phase 2 of the Metro Arts Lending Library at various library branches.

Finance + Operations Coordinator
Skylar Peterson (she/her/hers)
skylar.peterson@nashville.gov | 615-862-6721
Contact Skylar about Metro Arts' daily operations, procurement, invoices and payments.
Contact Vivian about the Metro Arts Board of Commissioners, public meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and meeting and event scheduling.