Responding to numerous requests and inquiries, the Tennessee Arts Academy expanded in 2002 to include teachers from outside Tennessee as well as university professors, pre-service teachers, retired educators, and teaching artists.In 2002, in response to many inquiries, the Tennessee Arts Academy expanded to include teachers from outside Tennessee as well as university professors.
Arts Academy America (AAA) is the name given to the national component of the Tennessee Arts Academy (TAA). TAA and AAA are thoroughly integrated in day-to-day operations and follow the identical curriculum. Educators from any K-12 public or private school or university (both in and out of state), along with those who desire professional development training in the K-12 arts disciplines represented at the Academy, may apply to attend any Tennessee Arts Academy program by registering through the regular application process on the TAA website. All out of state teachers and others who qualify will be listed as Arts Academy America participants once accepted and confirmed. Since 2002, we have welcomed educators, artists, teachers-in-training, and other interested individuals from across the United States, Canada and from overseas.Arts Academy America is the name given to the national component of the Academy. TAA and AAA are thoroughly integrated in day-to-day operations. Teachers from any K-12 public or private school or any university (both in and out of state) may apply to attend the Academy through Arts Academy America. Since 2002, we have welcomed participants from many states including California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New York and Texas. Participants have also come from Canada and even overseas.
If you have an interest in attending any Academy program, please check out the information on this website and/or feel free to contact us by email (taa@tnartsacademy.org) or telephone (615-988-6250).
