Daybreak Arts

10/17/2026

We're excited to welcome the artists of Daybreak Arts to this year's WE Fest!

Daybreak Arts is is a nonprofit that is proud to represent diverse artists with varying media and backgrounds in technical artistic training, college degrees, self-taught skills, and a common experience of homelessness and housing insecurity at some point in their lives.

Come meet the artists of Daybreak Arts, enjoy a live painting demo, and celebrate the creative spirit that makes our city so special!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026�⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM�📍 William Edmondson Homesite Park & Gardens
1450 14th Ave. S., Nashville�🎟️ FREE Admission!

Join us for a day of art, music, history, and community as we celebrate the legacy of William Edmondson and the artists continuing Nashville's creative traditions!

10/16/2026

“When you put a paintbrush in my hand, I’m no longer homeless.” —Edwin Lockridge, Daybreak Artist

10/15/2026

Thank you Nossi College of Art & Design!

10/14/2026

Pumpkins, falling leaves, and a little Autumn magic.🍂🎃

Daybreak artists are bringing the spirit of the season to life through their artwork—from autumn-inspired colors and cozy seasonal scenes to spooky, playful creations.

Swipe through to explore some of our favorite fall-inspired and Halloween-themed artwork by Daybreak artists!⚰️☕️🧙🏽‍♀️🍁

Every piece reflects an artist’s individual creativity, imagination, and perspective. When you purchase artwork from Daybreak, you directly support artists experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity, helping them earn income through their creative work.

See a piece you love? Shop online at daybreakarts.org [link in bio]

Which piece is your favorite? Tell us in the comments!

10/13/2026

We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Senior Ride Nashville!🚙🚗

With their support, we’ll be able to provide transportation assistance to the senior artists in our Artist Collective, who make up more than 55% of our participants! This partnership will help reduce transportation barriers, making it easier for our senior artists experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity to access creative opportunities, participate in our programs, and stay connected to their artistic community.🩵

Thank you, Senior Ride Nashville, for helping make our programs more accessible and supporting greater independence for seniors in our community!

Our partnerships are an essential part of our creative ecosystem—helping create more opportunities for artists, young people, and community members to make, experience, share, and engage with art.

Learn more at https://daybreakarts.org/partners

10/09/2026

If you love art, help make sure everyone has access to it in Nashville. Your donation or volunteer time helps artists explore their creativity, share their work, and realize their potential.

Donate. Volunteer. And help build a community where everyone has access to art!

Sign up to become a monthly donor or make a one-time donation at DaybreakArts.org/donate [link in bio]

10/09/2026

We’re excited to share that Daybreak Arts has been selected as The Bookshop’s Second Sunday Fundraiser nonprofit! This Sunday, October 11th, 10% of all in-person and online sales will support Daybreak Arts❤️‍🔥📚

Thank you The Bookshop for supporting our artists and to everyone who chooses to shop local!

Join us on October 11 to shop for a cause and support our friends at Daybreak Arts through our monthly Second Sunday Fundraiser!

Daybreak Arts is a local nonprofit working to build a creative ecosystem that expands artistic, social, and economic opportunities for seniors and adults experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity, while creating space for youth and the broader community to connect.

10% of our sales on Sunday—both in shop and online—will be donated to Daybreak Arts to help further their transformative work and mission. And, as always, feel free to make a direct donation through their site (linked in our bio).

10/07/2026

10/03/2026

Reflecting back on our first summer as a nonprofit in ☺️