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Coffee Talk with Metro Arts
Coffee Talk is our monthly community gathering where artists, neighbors, and those looking to get involved in the Nashville arts scene can connect and share. Learn about upcoming projects and opportunities, and meet the people creating exciting new art in Nashville.
Upcoming Coffee Talks with Metro Arts
Wednesday, November 12
9:30am - 11am
Coffee Talk with Metro Arts is our monthly community gathering where artists, neighbors, and those looking to get involved in the Nashville arts scene can connect and share their stories. Learn about upcoming projects and opportunities, and meet the people creating exciting new art in Nashville.
Coffee Talk with Metro Arts for November 2025 will be Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 9:30-11:00am. Continuing to expand the Coffee Talk program with venues and art, we are co-hosting this round with Buchanan Arts (1409 Buchanan Street).
This edition of Coffee Talk with Metro Arts will feature new ideas and programs from those who attend who wish to share. There will be representatives from Buchanan Arts and Metro Arts staff to share more information about current events. Specifically, Buchanan Arts' Studio Director, Jenny Cresciullo, and several artist fellowship recipients will be on site to talk about the upcoming Buchanan Arts Tree-mendous Ornament Sale happening on Saturday, November 15, from 5-7pm. There will also be several other local artists on location to share current events in our creative ecosystem.
Cassia Coffee will provide a pop-up coffee shop to purchase some wonderful refreshments on site.
There are two locations for free parking during the event, as seen in the image below.
The 1st Annual Thrive Grant Reunion
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Join Us for the 1st Annual Thrive Grant Reunion! Metro Arts is partnering with NECAT Network, The Nashville Fair, and The Parthenon to host the inaugural Thrive Grant Reunion on Wednesday, November 12, from 6–8 pm at The Parthenon.
This special evening will celebrate our FY25 Thrive grant recipients and bring together past, present, and future Thrive awardees alongside Nashville’s vibrant creative community.
Enjoy live performances, inspiring guest speakers, and a chance to connect with fellow artists and creatives. The Disco Bros food truck will be onsite serving up delicious bites for purchase.
Everyone is welcome, come celebrate with us!
Arts Commission Meetings
Visit the Arts Commission page on Nashville.gov for notices of public meetings, meeting agendas and meeting minutes. To provide a public comment on items under consideration by the Arts Commission or any of its committees, please use the Metro Arts Commission Public Comment Form. For more information, please refer to the Metro Arts Commission Public Comment Policy.