Art transforms individual lives. And whole communities. 

ArtsMemphis provides funding, mentoring, and advocacy on behalf of the arts in Shelby County. In fiscal year 2019, we awarded 164 grants to 72 local organizations and artists. The groups and programs that we support reach more than 2.5 million audience members, including 700,000 students. What's more, our investments benefit nearly 5,000 artists in our community.