Carpe Artista

Empowering creatives to better the world

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115 Front St
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 984-4038
www.carpeartista.com

Mon

10:00am–9:00pm

Tue

10:00am–9:00pm

Wed

10:00am–9:00pm

Thu

10:00am–9:00pm

Fri

By Appointment

Sat

By Appointment

Sun

By Appointment

Carpe Artista exists to train and empower the next generation of entertainment and arts industry leaders, providing a foundation to positively impact culture. We provide artistic training, leadership development and community engagement opportunities for artists in Smyrna, North Rutherford County, and surrounding areas. We create and manage a wide range of art related classes, events, performances and camps for local residents of all ages, interests and skill levels.

North Rutherford County, Tennessee

History

Founded in 2011Carpe Artista began as a question written on a napkin at a local coffee shop:

How could a group of local artists transform a town through quality arts education and community development?

Fourteen years after that question, Carpe Artista is a thriving organization that provides arts instruction for hundreds of children and adult s each year, attracts thousands to its festivals, and has acted as the catalyst for the revitalization and restoration of a two-mile-long stretch of heavily-traveled roads that has been dubbed the Bridge-to-Bridge Project. The history is one of steady – and scrappy – growth through persistent and passion-driven efforts, generous volunteers and donors, and many ongoing prayers.

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Back to School Offer!Try any lessons for only $15 until August 31. One lesson per service per student. Contact us if you have any questions! Sign up with thi...

CARPE Artista has MERCH.Show your Carpe Artista support with our new Carpe Merch! Every purchase helps support our academy, scholarships, and community program...

Suzanne LeBeauSuzanne has her "Plein Air Paintings" on display for the next two months at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage (Hermitage, Tennessee) as part of...

Last CHANCE to sign up and get the DISCOUNT!Last Chance to save on Summer Art Camps!

Egg Your Yard!Let us deliver eggs filled with treats to your front yard from the Easter bunny! Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 This fundraiser b...