Poverty and the Arts

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Support artists impacted by homelessness in Nashville, Tennessee by purchasing artwork, viewing an exhibition, volunteering in our studio, teaching a workshop, or making a donation. Your support allows our artists to CREATE their way out of homelessness.

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Lily Pads (11"x14") - Trenton Eric Allen

$55.00
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City Skyline at Night - Kateri

$95.00
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N 13 XQ - Edwin Lockridge

$500.00
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Purple Hematite (small) on Rose Gold Wire Pendant - Trenton Eric Allen

$20.00
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Egg of frozen dinner - Thaddaeus Tekell

$250.00
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Lucky Bamboo - A.M. HASSAN

$35.00
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I Was Framed - Kateri

$90.00
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Joe Camel Was Always With Us - Thaddaeus Tekell

$130.00

Recent Posts

Spring Into Art Education with POVA

Mar 25th 2020

Spring Into Art Education with POVA

Dear friends, family members, and supporters across the country: We've set a goal to raise $5,0 …

A Note to Our Community Amidst COVID-19

Mar 17th 2020

A Note to Our Community Amidst COVID-19

IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATEWe have tried to stay open as long as possible for our artists experiencing …

Magical Books and New Looks: Browsing Room Gallery

Mar 4th 2020

Magical Books and New Looks: Browsing Room Gallery

The Browsing Room Gallery at the Downtown Presbyterian Church is pleased to present an exhibition of …

RECAP: 2020 Gold Key Gala

Feb 26th 2020

RECAP: 2020 Gold Key Gala

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2020 Gold Key Gala! During our event, we surpassed every reve …

POVA IN THE NEWS: Poverty doesn't stop homeless from creating art

Jan 30th 2020

POVA IN THE NEWS: Poverty doesn't stop homeless from creating art

Thank you Terry Bulger for featuring our organization on WSMV News 4 Nashville!"Creativity has no li …

Art That Changes Lives Video ft Kateri | Soundstripe + POVA

Dec 3rd 2019

Art That Changes Lives Video ft Kateri | Soundstripe + POVA

This holiday season, we've teamed up with Soundstripe to release a new mini-documentary video hig …