Metro Arts Opportunities

 

Employment:

Metro Arts is currently seeking applications for the role of Public Art Manager. This position would be responsible for leading the program management, policy development, financial analysis, and oversight of all aspects of Metro’s award-winning public art program. The deadline to apply is November 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. To view the full job description and to apply click here.

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Internships:

Metro Arts is currently seeking applications for internships for the Spring 2027 semester of the Community Arts Leaders (CAL) of Nashville program. These internships are for undergraduate students seeking paid, hands-on experience in the arts and nonprofit sectors. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 6 at 11:59 PM. Learn more and apply here.

Calls to Artists:

There are no calls for artists at this time.

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Calls to Host Sites:

Metro Arts is currently seeking applications for Host Sites for interns as part of the Spring 2027 semester of the Community Arts Leaders (CAL) of Nashville program. Eligible host sites are Nashville-based arts-focused nonprofit organizations able to provide meaningful internship experiences and workplace learning opportunities. The deadline to apply is Monday, November 2 at 11:59 PM. Learn more and apply here.

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Calls to Mentors:

Metro Arts is currently seeking applications for Mentors for interns as part of the Spring 2027 semester of the Community Arts Leaders (CAL) of Nashville program. Eligible mentors are local arts professionals and arts administrators who are willing to share their knowledge, experience, and connections with participating students. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 6 at 11:59 PM. Learn more and apply here.

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Calls for Community Panelists:

There are no community panelist opportunities at this time.​

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Non-Metro Arts Opportunities​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Boutique Film Lab - Full-Time Film Lab Technician

Boutique Film Lab is a small lab in Nashville that develops, scans, and prints film for photographers all over the country — C-41, black & white, E-6, and ECN-2, in everything from 35mm and 120 to 110 and 4×5. They handle thousands of one-of-a-kind images every week, and they’re hiring a lab technician to help keep up.

For a full job description and link to apply, please visit here.

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The Frist Art Museum - Major Gifts Officer - Bilingual Museum Art Teacher - Various Others

The Frist Art Museum is hiring for several positions including a Major Gifts Officer and a Bilingual Museum Art Teacher.

Learn more about these opportunities at The Frist here.​

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Oz Arts - Open Call for Proposals: Brave New Workd Lab 2027

OZ Arts is now accepting proposals for original live performance works to be developed and presented in the 6th-annual Brave New Works Lab, which is designed to support the development and presentation of contemporary performance in Middle Tennessee. The Lab invites daring Nashville artists to create and premiere new works and works-in-progress at OZ Arts, with performances in May/June 2027 (exact dates TBD).

The deadline to apply is Monday, October 16, 2026. Learn more and apply here.​

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Oz Arts - Open Call for Proposals: Brave New Workd Lab 2027Metro Parks Centennial Art Center

OZ Arts is now accepting proposals for original live performance works to be developed and presented in the 6th-annual Brave New Works Lab, which is designed to support the development and presentation of contemporary performance in Middle Tennessee. The Lab invites daring Nashville artists to create and premiere new works and works-in-progress at OZ Arts, with performances in May/June 2027 (exact dates TBD).

The deadline to apply is Monday, October 16, 2026. Learn more and apply here.

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Nashville Opera - Director of Annual and Leadership Giving

Nashville Opera is seeking a Director of Annual and Leadership Giving to lead the organization’s annual giving program and build its individual donor pipeline through strategic, multichannel fundraising efforts. This role manages a portfolio of donors and prospects, leads Impresario Council engagement and growth, and develops strategies to acquire, retain, and upgrade donors while increasing contributed revenue.

This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Chief Development Officer.

Learn more here.​

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Nashville Repertory Theatre - Overhire Technicians

The Nashville Repertory Theatre is currently hiring for Overhire Technicians.

Learn more and apply here.

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Building Blocks Fund: Neighborhood Micro-Grants from Neighbor 2 Neighbor

The people closest to a neighborhood often have the clearest understanding of what it needs.

That is why Neighbor 2 Neighbor is proud to launch the Building Blocks Fund, a new micro-grant initiative investing directly in neighborhood organizations and resident-led groups across Davidson County.

Whether your community needs a cleanup, youth activity, safety initiative, public gathering, shared resource, or creative neighborhood improvement, the Building Blocks Fund can help move your idea from vision to action. Start where you are and build what you need.

Learn more and apply here.​

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South Arts - Professional Development Grants for Arts Organizations

South Arts is offering Professional Development Grants to help Southern arts organizations build skills, strengthen capacity, and support long-term sustainability. These grants provide up to $1,000 for new professional development opportunities, including conferences, workshops, and staff training for organizations with operating budgets of $500,000 or less.

Learn more and explore eligibility here.

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Tennessee Craft - Full-Time Marketing Manager

Tennessee Craft is currently looking to fill the position of Marketing Manager. The Marketing Manager serves as the organization’s primary communications professional, overseeing content creation, media relations, storytelling, digital communications, brand management, and promotional campaigns. Working closely with the Executive Director and staff team, this position helps ensure consistent messaging, compelling public engagement, and effective donor and stakeholder communications.

Learn more and apply here.

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Tennessee Craft - Full-Time Operations & Development Manager

Tennessee Craft is currently looking to fill the position of Operations & Development Manager. The Operations & Development Manager plays a vital dual role in driving the mission of Tennessee Craft. This position manages key operational logistics, internal systems, and database administration while supporting revenue development through grant writing, individual donor stewardship, and sponsor cultivation.

Learn more and apply here.

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Youth Empowerment through Arts and Humanities (YEAH!) - Program Coordinator (Part-Time)

YEAH! is currently looking to fill the part-time position of Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator is an organized, youth-centered team member who keeps YEAH!'s programs running smoothly day to day. This role is a great fit for someone passionate about inclusive, boundary-breaking music education, youth development and wellness, and community building, all of which help young people grow in confidence, empathy, creativity, and leadership.
Reporting to the Director of Programs and Communications, the Program Coordinator manages program logistics, supports curriculum and youth engagement, and keeps the records YEAH! relies on to plan budgets and improve programs.

Learn more here.

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Artist Opportunities - Creative Capital

Creative Capital’s Artist Opportunities is a continually updated listing of regional, national, and international opportunities for artists across disciplines—curated to be open, accessible, and relevant to working artists.

Free and open to all, the platform connects artists with grants, residencies, fellowships, open calls, and other opportunities from organizations worldwide. Listings are community-driven, with submissions from artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions that help keep the resource timely, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of the field.