At ArtsBuild we work each day towards building a stronger community through the arts with our investments and focus in three main areas – arts access, arts education and arts leadership. Here are just a few examples:

• Twenty-one local arts organizations received annual Mission Support grants this year.
• Community Cultural Connections grants have been awarded to support more than 125 unique arts programs, events and projects across Hamilton County since 2012.
• Our volunteer grants review panel takes a serious look at what arts organizations do to create more access and participation in their programs.
• Our Imagine! arts education initiative is one-of-a-kind and very popular with public school teachers. Last year the program served almost 12,000 students.
• More than 400 alumni have been through the Holmberg Arts Leadership Institute, many of whom now participate in the community as knowledgeable, passionate and articulate advocates and leaders for the arts.

Through all of our endeavors, ArtsBuild is committed to the vision of more arts in more places for more people. It is clear that the arts are more essential than ever to learning, our economy, social impact, healing, and overall enrichment of our lives. ArtsBuild has been committed to supporting the arts in Chattanooga and Hamilton County for more than 50 years. With the cooperation, generosity and talent of everyone in Chattanooga, ArtsBuild is committed to building a stronger community through the arts for the next 50 years.

Upcoming Online Events

ArtsBuild supports the arts community with shared services that address different needs across our local arts sector for resources and services such as legal assistance, human resources, healthcare, back office, and other training and tools. ArtsBuild currently facilitates these services for our Community Arts Partners, the recipients of our Mission Support grants. However, our shared services workshops are open to all community members.

Thursday, April 15 at 10:30 a.m. - What Reports and Budget Numbers?!
Budgeting and reports are likely one of your least favorite parts about operating your organization. You are often left to translate which report conveys what numbers, dollars, etc. If you're being asked for specific reports and budget numbers, HR Biz Solutions plans to use this time with you to walk you through: how to create a budget in QBO plus; how to manipulate or change a budget; how to pull budget to actual reports; how to create customized reports; and how to memorize reports for future reference.

Thursday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m. - Unraveling the Mysteries of Liability Insurance
Certified Insurance Counselor Elizabeth Allen of First Volunteer Insurance in Chattanooga will provide us with a presentation on liability insurance exposures that are unique to non-profit organizations.

Thursday, April 29 at 10:30 a.m. - Content is All Around You
Don’t know where to begin creating content for your organization’s social media, website, or newsletter? Don’t overthink it. Content is all around you. Your followers are your followers because they are interested in what you’re planning, currently working on, are excited to join the conversation, and more. In this month’s webinar, Colline Miller will discuss creating content from what you are already doing, make it a habit to capture, and share with your followers.