Scholarship Program
Art & Soul Nashville believes the expressive arts should be accessible to all.
We offer scholarships and community partnerships to ensure finances are never a barrier, empowering participants to explore their creativity and potential.
​Our founder, Arunima Orr, believed that everyone should have access to the expressive arts. She created ways for people with limited resources to participate through work exchanges and flexible arrangements—ensuring there was always a path into classes. After her retirement, we continued this commitment by offering discounted classes to those facing financial or personal hardships, as well as to individuals making a positive impact in their communities.
Now that we have transitioned into a nonprofit organization, we have established a scholarship program to carry forward Arunima’s legacy of opening the door to creative exploration for all.
Scholarship Program Goals:
​
-
Increase Accessibility:
-
Scholarships remove financial barriers, enabling people from diverse economic backgrounds to participate, especially those who would otherwise be unable to afford classes.
-
-
Promote Equity:
-
Scholarships foster inclusivity by ensuring that underrepresented or marginalized groups may engage in expressive arts experiences.
-
-
Support Community Impact:
-
Scholarships benefit artists who have a profound impact on their communities.
-
-
Encourage Creative Development:
-
Scholarships nurture long-time and emerging artists who show promise but lack resources, helping cultivate future creative leaders and spaceholders.
-
-
Align with Mission:
-
Scholarships support the mission and vision of Art and Soul.
-
-
Build Goodwill and Partnerships:
-
Scholarships strengthen relationships with funders, donors, and the community by demonstrating a commitment to accessibility and social justice.​
-
​​
Participant responsibilities:
​​
-
Pay a portion of class fees
-
Attending entire class
-
Active participation in the class
-
After the conclusion of class, provide feedback/evaluation of class and experience, and if appropriate, share created works
-
Application submission deadline is 2 weeks in advance of the class start date