CONNECTIONS | Now Calling For 2026 Entries

Connections: The Tennessee Art Education Association Member Exhibition will celebrate its 16th anniversary in 2026! This exhibition, which premiered in 2011 at the Tennessee Arts Academy Summer Institute, will feature artwork created by Tennessee art educators.

Submission and prospectus forms are now availible for all interested Tennessee educators.

YAM (Youth Art Month) | 2026 Flag Contest Winners

Youth Art Month (YAM) is a national celebration every March, and a key national event is “School Flags Across America” where students design flags based on their state’s theme.

STARS | 5th Annual State of Tennessee Art Review and Showcase

The Tennessee State Museum will host a reception and exhibition showcasing award winning works from grades K - 5th.

Reception Date: Saturday, March 21st, 2026 | 11 A.M.

Location: Tennessee State Museum | 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208

DOGWOOD ARTS | Synergy Art Exhibition

Synergy showcases gifted K-12 art students alongside their teachers and current art interns/student-teachers from East Tennessee. (Limited to East Tennessee).

Exhibition Dates: March 4th - 26th, 2026

Closing Reception: March 26th | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM