The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville has announced a partnership with Blackbird Media to feature local artists and artwork on The Nashville Sign in Midtown.
Located at the intersection of Broadway, West End Avenue and 16th Avenue, The Nashville Sign (pictured) is an electronic billboard that is perhaps best know for arts, music and culture in the city. Sponsored by F&M Bank, the “Artist of the Week” campaign started this week and will highlight artists working in painting, sculpture, fashion and textiles.
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