Tri-Star Arts

06/06/2026

Thanks to Elle Perry of The Daily Memphian for the shout out:

Grant opportunities are now open to local visual artists and nonprofit or government organizations that want to address community issues through art.

06/02/2026

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 at 3:00pm CDT * our Memphis Q&A Session for the 2026 grant cycle is a time for interested applicants to meet in person with Director Brian R. Jobe to discuss the call for project-based submissions * the grant application requirements, eligibility, accessibility and more will be addressed * location: Crosstown Arts , 1350 Concourse Avenue, #280, Glassroom Classroom, Memphis, TN 38104

06/01/2026

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 at 12:00pm CDT * our Nashville Q&A Session for the 2026 grant cycle is a time for interested applicants to meet in person with Director Brian R. Jobe to discuss the call for project-based submissions * the grant application requirements, eligibility, accessibility and more will be addressed * location: Red Arrow Gallery , 919 Gallatin Avenue, Suite #4, Nashville, TN 37206

05/18/2026

FRIDAY, MAY 29 at 12:00pm EDT * our Chattanooga Q&A Session for the 2026 grant cycle is a time for interested applicants to meet in person with Director Brian R. Jobe to discuss the call for project-based submissions * the grant application requirements, eligibility, accessibility and more will be addressed * location: AVA: Association for Visual Arts , 30 Frazier Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37405

05/14/2026

THURSDAY, MAY 28 at 12:00pm EDT * our Knoxville Q&A Session for the 2026 grant cycle is a time for interested applicants to meet in person with Director Brian R. Jobe to discuss the call for project-based submissions * the grant application requirements, eligibility, accessibility and more will be addressed * location: Tri-Star Arts , 4450 Candora Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920

05/05/2026

ⓄⓃ ⓋⒾⒺⓌ * Tri-Star Arts is pleased to present “Looking At Looking Through” feat. Linda King Ferguson (Nashville, TN) + Alex Lopez (Carbondale, IL) May 1 - August 7 * curated by Brian R. Jobe * “Index of a Small Town” by Houston Cofield (Memphis, TN) May 1 - August 7 * 4450 Candora Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920

04/27/2026

APPLY THIS SUMMER * we’re pleased to announce the 2026 JURORS / OPEN CALL DATES for the Current Art Fund - created and administered by Tri-Star Arts as a partner in the Regional Regranting Program of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts * this year eight (8) $7,500 project-based grants will be awarded to Tennessee-based visual artists through the Current Art Fund * our 2026 JURORS are Rebecca Kinslow (Oklahoma City, OK) + Ashley Layendecker .lay (Nashville, TN) + Lester Merriweather (Memphis, TN) + Chris Molinski (Auburn, AL) * the application opens June 1 and will remain open through August 31

04/20/2026

Coming soon!

Tri-Star Arts presents Looking At Looking Through, feat. works by Linda King Ferguson (Nashville, TN) and Alex Lopez (Carbondale, IL), from May 1 through Aug. 7 in their Main Gallery at the Candoro Marble Building. Curator: Brian R. Jobe.

04/19/2026

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Your Urban Connection

02/16/2026

ⓄⓃ ⓋⒾⒺⓌ * Tri-Star Arts is honored to debut a new outdoor sculpture The Lost State by Mandy Cano Villalobos (Grand Rapids, MI) * co-curated/ co-organized by and * on view through June 30, 2027 * 4450 Candora Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920 * photos: