STAFF
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Public Art Collections 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 the current public art project at Arthur Avenue/I65 Underpass.
Contact Asia for information about the Metro Arts Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn accounts, as well as Arts Alert, our bi-weekly e-newsletter.
Contact Atilio for general information, new project requests, and current public art projects at Mill Ridge Park, Nashville Fairgrounds, and Old Hickory Community Center.
Finance + Operations Director
Christiana Afotey (she/her/hers)
christiana.afotey@nashville.gov | 615-862-6721
Contact Christiana with questions about Metro Arts' budget, human resources or business services.
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).
Restorative Arts and Equity Coordinator
Claudia Lawhon (she/her/hers)
claudia.lawhon@nashville.gov
Contact Claudia with questions about Metro Arts' Restorative Arts, Equity, and community programs.
Contact Daniel about equity initiatives, strategic planning and partnerships, creative economy, program implementation, public policy, arts education and advocacy initiatives.
Communications Manager
Daryn Jackson (she/her/hers)
daryn.jackson@nashville.gov | 615-862-4099
Contact Daryn with questions about marketing initiatives, communications activities, and media requests.
Contact Jesse for information about public art at Donelson Library, the Metro Arts Lending Library at various library branches, Permanent Supportive Housing artwork, and the local art gallery at Main Library.
Public Art Manager
Jessica Ingram (she/her/hers)
jessica.ingram@nashville.gov
Contact Jessica with questions about our Public Art program, ongoing artist calls, community-based art projects, and other Public Art installations.
Restorative Arts and Equity Manager
Josiah Golson (he/him/his)
josiah.golson@nashville.gov
Contact Josiah with questions about Restorative Arts and Equity initiatives at Metro Arts.
Contact Mollie about the Metro Arts cultural planning process, which will launch in early 2024.
Contact Skylar about Metro Arts' daily operations, procurement, invoices and payments.
Contact Sydnie about Metro Arts partnerships, grants, Thrive, and other funding opportunities.
Contact Vivian about the Metro Arts Board of Commissioners, public meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and meeting and event scheduling.