Daybreak Arts

Daybreak Arts Creating economic and artistic opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

We provide supplies, space, training, & a marketplace for artists experiencing housing insecurity to create & sell artwork and gain valuable skills.

We're ending our fiscal year by joining our community partners fun summer events! Join us as we support local artists, c...
06/01/2026

We're ending our fiscal year by joining our community partners fun summer events!

Join us as we support local artists, celebrate BIPOC creatives, and continue empowering our community through art and connection.

June Highlights include:
• Summer Reuse Fest — June 6 (Our very own, Beth Gunn will be there selling her small crafts and reuse made bookmarks!)
• Summer of Soul'd — June 6 (We'll be at the Vendor Village 2p - 6p doing jewelry making with beads!)
• Final day of our End-of-Year Fundraising Campaign — June 30

Every event, conversation, and contribution helps us continue creating opportunities for artists to thrive. We hope to see you there!

Thank you to the for inviting our organization and artists to exhibit during this year’s annual Community Partner Art S...
05/29/2026

Thank you to the for inviting our organization and artists to exhibit during this year’s annual Community Partner Art Show.✨🖼️

Tonight marked a special milestone as our new Art Logistics Manager, .sabeth, curated her very first Daybreak exhibition—thoughtfully selecting works inspired by the light, color, and beauty of the Frist’s current Impressionist collection, from Monet to Matisse.😍✨ We absolutely loved how it turned out, and we’re so proud of all of the talented artists with all of the Frist’s community partners.🎨💛

Join us for Daybreak Arts’ Annual Community Partner Show at the Frist Art Museum!This exhibition highlights the incredib...
05/27/2026

Join us for Daybreak Arts’ Annual Community Partner Show at the Frist Art Museum!

This exhibition highlights the incredible work of artists in our community and reflects the power of creative expression, connection, and opportunity through the arts.

Join us for the Opening Reception:
Thursday, May 28 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Kick off your Memorial Day Weekend early with us TONIGHT! 🇺🇸Join us for our Spring Art Show from 5:30PM–7:30PM at for a...
05/21/2026

Kick off your Memorial Day Weekend early with us TONIGHT! 🇺🇸

Join us for our Spring Art Show from 5:30PM–7:30PM at for an evening full of good vibes, creativity, and hope.✨

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Original artwork for sale by Daybreak Artists
• Live music performance by
• Beer, wine, & spirits benefiting Daybreak Arts
• Fresh coffee from
• Henna by .henna
• Auction & Door Prizes (including Free Pizza for a Year!)
• Instant photo portraits
… and more!

Pay-What-You-Can Admission
Donate $10 or more and receive:
• One free alcoholic drink ticket
• Entry into our grand door prize drawing for FREE PIZZA FOR A YEAR

Registration is NOT required. All guests will automatically be entered into our general door prize drawings, and anyone who donates $10 or more will be entered to win the grand door prize from BoomBozz Pizza.

Register at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/daybreakarts/event/springartshow [Link in our bio.]

05/19/2026

Meet Kateri🌟 She worked her whole life, but then lost her job in 2010 and became homeless for over 4 years in Nashville. Then, in 2015, she went from living in a tent in her 60s to securing housing, becoming a professional artist, and eventually being featured on the in November 2025!

Follow our work, attend an event, and/or make a donation to support artists like Kateri!

05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Bandy’s first funded solo show: The Liminoid !🍋🤖

We had a great turnout and loved hearing everyone’s perspective on the show! A huge shout out to Daybreak Artists and .awake.now, as well as Daybreak mentor for supporting Bandy as a performer during this immersive exhibition!

This project was funded by thrive grant

More photos to come📸

Join us for our Spring Art Show this Thursday, May 21 from 5:30–7:30 PM at , featuring artists overcoming homelessness a...
05/19/2026

Join us for our Spring Art Show this Thursday, May 21 from 5:30–7:30 PM at , featuring artists overcoming homelessness and housing insecurity in our community, alongside a performance by the Nashville Homeless Choir.

This event is free to attend, with optional pay-what-you-can tickets. Guests who donate $10+ during registration will receive:
• A free alcoholic drink ticket🍷
• Entry into a grand prize drawing for Free Pizza for a Year from BoomBozz Pizza🍕

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Original artwork for sale by Daybreak artists
• Music performance by the
• Beer, wine, and spirits benefiting Daybreak Arts
• Fresh coffee from Ugly Mugs
• Henna by .henna
• Instant photo portraits table
• Silent auction + multiple door prizes

Register for free here:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/daybreakarts/event/springartshow [link in bio]

Enter the Fully Branded, Corporate-Resistance Corporation of The Liminoid™ this Saturday🍋Join us this Saturday, May 16th...
05/14/2026

Enter the Fully Branded, Corporate-Resistance Corporation of The Liminoid™ this Saturday🍋

Join us this Saturday, May 16th from 6:30-8pm at Main Street Gallery for a one-of-kind solo show by

Funded by thrive

Register for free at the link in our bio or at https://theliminoid.mailchimpsites.com

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1207 Dickerson Pike
Nashville, TN
37207

Telephone

(615) 669-2236

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