PLOWHAUS
213 SOUTH 17TH STREET NASHVILLE TN 37206 (615) 262-2224
Plowhaus Artists Cooperative is a non-profit, member-driven organization whose mission is to operate a visual arts venue that features the work of local artists and provides opportunities for greater knowledge and involvement by the youth of the
community through workshops, community functions, fundraisers and gallery receptions.

CREATIVE FORUM
P. O. BOX 23512 NASHVILLE TN 37202 (615) 244-4220
Creative Forum exists to serve the needs of commercial artists. We help develop and nurture the careers and creativity of graphic designers, illustrators, web-site developers, photographers and copywriters, as well as any other persons involved in the world of commercial art.

TENNESSEE ARTS LEAGUE AND GALLERIES
3011 POSTON AVENUE NASHVILLE TN 37203 (615) 298-4072
TAL members are dedicated to the advancement of the visual fine arts. The League provides artists many opportunities for education, self-expression, the development of their artistic skills, and exhibition of their work, in a supportive atmosphere.

HANDWEAVER GUILD OF NASHVILLE
635 JOHN HAGER ROAD MOUNT JULIET TN 37122 (615) 754-0061
To preserve and promote the fiber arts, especially weaving and spinning.

VISUAL ARTS ALLIANCE OF NASHVILLE
P. O. BOX 40244 NASHVILLE TN 37204 (615) 244-6060
The Visual Arts Alliance of Nashville (VAAN) is a non-profit organization promoting visual arts locally, statewide and regionally through education, exhibitions and advocacy. The goals of VAAN are to: raise the level of awareness of visual art in the community; to develop and present juried and invitational exhibits; to create a visual arts network, programs and opportunities; establish a contemporary visual arts center; provide advocacy for arts issues and grant information. Membership is open to all persons who recognize the contribution of art to the development of a vital society.

NASHVILLE ARTIST GUILD
3520 SAXON MIST COURT NASHVILLE TN 37217 (615) 360-3759
The Nashville Artist Guild is a non-profit organization made up of professional artists living in the greater Nashville area. The Guild endeavors to give the community a view of high quality visual art and to provide art-oriented educational programs that are open to the public. The Guild also establishes an artists' network for the exchange of ideas and the support of art-related goals.

NASHVILLE CALLIGRAPHERS GUILD
912 PERCY WARNER BOULEVARD NASHVILLE TN 37205 (615) 356-5206
The Nashville Calligraphers Guild was formed in 1981 to foster continued study, practice, and use of calligraphy among its members, and to encourage community awareness of the art of calligraphy. To this end, the Guild meets five times a year, publishes a newsletter, and sponsors workshops and related activities. Meetings are open to the public and are held on the second Saturday of January, March, May, September, and November at Nashville State Technical Institute. Membership is open to anyone interested in calligraphy.

POSITION EAST
Visual Artists of East Nashville
1906 RUSSELL STREET NASHVILLE TN 37206 (615) 227-7402
Formed in 1992, Position East is a collective of artists who make their homes in East Nashville. Primary goals of the group include promoting a positive awareness of East Nasvhille, providing a social and professional support group, and developing new opportunities for art exhibition and sale. Members of Position East and other individual artists develop a theme-based title for an exhibit and agree to create at least one art work related to the theme. Members take responsibility for the production and promotion of the exhibition. The artists work with area realtors using an East Nashville home that is currently on the market and vacant as the exhibit site.

TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF CRAFT ARTIST
P. O. BOX 120066 NASHVILLE TN 37212-0066 (615) 665-0502
TACA was founded in 1965 to encourage, develop, and promote crafts and craftspeople in Tennessee
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AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL ALLIANCE
P. O. BOX 22173 NASHVILLE TN 37202 (615) 299-0412
The Alliance develops projects and produces events including festivals, lectures, workshops and exhibits which focus on African heritage and the cultural contributions of African-Americans.

NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE
932 STAHLMAN BUILDING 211 UNION STREET NASHVILLE TN 37201 (615) 726-0806
This organization of Native-American artists in Tennessee promotes native arts through public relations, arts event participation, the Native-American Artist Directory of Tennessee, and a speakers bureau.

CREATIVE ARTIST OF TENNESSEE
P. O. BOX 159119 NASHVILLE TN 37208-1207 (615) 292-2151
The focus of Creative Artists of Tennessee (CATS) is to educate the public and create an awareness and appreciation of Africa and the African American experience through drama, visual art, spoken word, textiles, and music. The ultimate goal is to foster an environment of cultural enrichment for all segments of the population, regardless of race, social, or economic status, sexual