Mission
Kindling Arts supports innovative artists working in contemporary forms that challenge the limitations of conventional art and performance, providing audiences with exceptional experiences made possible through singular and often unclassifiable collaborations. Focusing on artists rooted in Middle Tennessee and the Southeast region, Kindling Arts will create a network for professional growth and artistic exchange in the contemporary South. This service to artists fills a gap in the cultural landscape, providing local creators with a home to experiment with the creation of new work and explore interdisciplinary collaborations in a safe, encouraging environment. By fostering an inclusive, artist-centered process, facilitating developmental opportunities, and providing producing support through an annual Festival and unique year-round programming, Kindling Arts will continue to raise Nashville's reputation as an extraordinary artistic force in the national cultural landscape.