Metro Arts Criteria Amendment - RS2025-961

This discussion topic was requested by Council Member Delishia Porterfield to discuss the amendment to Resolution No. RS2025-961, which approves the criteria for Operating Support and Thrive grants for the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission.

From CM Porterfield: 

Colleagues, 

First and foremost, I would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Ashley Bachelder as she begins her role as the new interim executive director of Metro Arts. In her role as Director of Policy and Research at the Metro Human Relations Commission, Ashley is knowledgeable about the challenges that Metro Arts faces and has been integral to the work of moving Metro Arts forward. I have full confidence in her leadership in this new role. 

I also want to make sure that everyone is aware of the amendment to RS2024-961, which will replace the criteria for Operating Support and Thrive grants, as approved by the Metro Arts Commission on January 16. It is crucial that these criteria are approved as soon as possible in order to get funding to artists. You should have received an email from Ashely explaining the changes and an email from Brian Sexton with the amendment and updated criteria. Please review this material and be ready to discuss on Tuesday. If you have any questions or concerns, please comment below so I can address them. 

It is important that we approve these criteria so we can support the work of Metro Arts staff and the Metro Arts Commission. 

The amendment and attachments can be found at this link: Metro Arts Criteria Amendment - RS2025-961