<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Artistry Explorers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artistry Explorers is a nonprofit organization that provides youth with free access to art supplies, instruction, and creative environments through ar]]></description><link>https://www.artistryexplorers.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:32:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.artistryexplorers.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Artistry Explorers Receives the Daily Point of Light Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're incredibly proud to announce that we're the first in Tennessee to receive the Daily Point of Light Award in over 5 years! About the Daily Point of Light Award: "The Daily Point of Light Award is a national volunteer award that celebrates extraordinary everyday service. Each Daily Point of Light story highlights an individual whose volunteer service is meeting real needs and creating meaningful change. Collectively, these stories show what service looks like in action and how one...]]></description><link>https://www.artistryexplorers.org/post/promoting-diverse-art-forms-for-all-audiences</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a31af236e3aac0bcf9beb88</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:16:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1516fe_426a3a9a95434b7e9d1701f4877c1419~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_823,h_473,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Artistry Explorers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artistry Explorers Partners with PENCIL]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're excited to announce we've partnered with PENCIL, a non-profit organization that builds strategic partnerships between community groups and the needs of Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS). About PENCIL: "PENCIL exists to create a world where MNPS students and teachers have equitable access to resources and opportunities, empowering students to succeed now and in the future." We are so excited to continue expanding our reach across Middle Tennessee!]]></description><link>https://www.artistryexplorers.org/post/unlocking-creativity-art-programs-for-everyone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a31af1cd98cc147601eb8ee</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:16:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1516fe_58eb8a42735e4d109e1536c7073c5c33~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Artistry Explorers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artistry Explorers Receives $1,500 Grant From Rotary Club of Franklin at Breakfast]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to announce that Artistry Explorers has received a $1,500 community support grant from the Rotary Club of Franklin at Breakfast!  Thank you to the Rotary Club for supporting our mission to expand access to art education for all! We are incredibly excited for what’s ahead!]]></description><link>https://www.artistryexplorers.org/post/artistry-explorers-receives-1-500-grant-from-rotary-club-of-franklin-at-breakfast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aefb22d2e5ecb275f11d47a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1516fe_4b64451620b545b1b80667058de0ba09~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Artistry Explorers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[@Boys &#38; Girls Club of Franklin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update from the Franklin Boys and Girls Club! We were blown away by the students for their questions and excitement for art history today!]]></description><link>https://www.artistryexplorers.org/post/boys-girls-club-of-franklin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af00d20b1d034bcdf0867bf</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1516fe_4cd5400c8afd42b0addb3b96eddb3472~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Artistry Explorers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artistry Explorers Partners with Nashville After Zone Alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since its creation, NAZA has invested public and private funding in afterschool and summer programs to ensure that all youth have access to high-quality programs at no cost. In the past few years, NAZA has expanded its model to focus on strengthening youth-centered organizations' ability to support youths' 21st century skills, social and emotional learning, and holistic youth outcomes including cognitive, physical, and emotional development. Yesterday, Artistry Explorers was officially...]]></description><link>https://www.artistryexplorers.org/post/exploring-artistic-expression-through-community-workshops</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a31af15d98cc147601eb8db</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:16:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1516fe_e3c84e9e1eb24e5dadbacc82179f1c0a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Artistry Explorers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turning Plastic Bottle Caps Into Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exciting news! We’ve officially launched our community bottle cap collection for a collaborative, freestanding art mural made entirely from recycled bottle caps. Drop-off bin is at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library! We’re so excited for this project, and in order to make it happen, we need as many plastic bottle caps of varying colors and sizes as possible. Spread the word and start collecting now!]]></description><link>https://www.artistryexplorers.org/post/new-donation-bin-for-our-bottle-cap-art-mural-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af01094c2ee3e3a7f2dcc28</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1516fe_3bfd0e4cea424c0c8a9af5efcdddc38c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Artistry Explorers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saturday Station @The Factory at Franklin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wonderful turnout at the Factory, and we're thrilled to continue in August!]]></description><link>https://www.artistryexplorers.org/post/saturday-station-at-the-factory-at-franklin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af014d7b1d034bcdf08748b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1516fe_38ec36dea9e946de83a1ec6e08a112aa~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Artistry Explorers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come Make Art With Us!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us tomorrow at the Factory at Franklin from 1-3 PM! Open to all ages and levels. We hope to see you there!]]></description><link>https://www.artistryexplorers.org/post/come-make-art-with-us</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af018bbc2ee3e3a7f2dd8b4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1516fe_5b41923e5f9b4bd7bcd27e755150320a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Artistry Explorers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start Saving Your Bottle Caps]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're launching a community bottle cap collection for a collaborative, freestanding mural in Nashville/Franklin made entirely from recycled bottle caps. We're so excited to launch this project, and in order to make it happen, we need as many plastic bottle caps of varying colors and sizes as possible. Drop-off locations and dates will be announced in late August. Spread the word and start collecting now!]]></description><link>https://www.artistryexplorers.org/post/start-saving-your-bottle-caps</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af019952e5ecb275f1277d0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1516fe_d0d4e516ce5c4df29a16e331018b8e96~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Artistry Explorers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experimenting with Design at Southeast Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The students had a blast creating their own unique designs through storytelling!]]></description><link>https://www.artistryexplorers.org/post/southeast-park</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af01b14b1d034bcdf087e97</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1516fe_302a680071f64fcfacf258fc916ee0b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Artistry Explorers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hokusai Relief Prints at McCabe Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students had extra time today to get creative and incorporate color theory to make their own color gradients.]]></description><link>https://www.artistryexplorers.org/post/mccabe-park</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af01cc22e5ecb275f127d5d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1516fe_127d10ceb80546e9a0d57d8d896d01bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Artistry Explorers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Closer Look At One of Our Favorite Creations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A closer look at one of our favorite creations...]]></description><link>https://www.artistryexplorers.org/post/sharing-a-heartfelt-creation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af024356105a354b6e4927e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1516fe_6bebf5d2bb81465a9dada8dced5c3f20~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Artistry Explorers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gothic Architecture Stained Glass Windows at McCabe Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our much anticipated Gothic architecture stained glass windows!]]></description><link>https://www.artistryexplorers.org/post/mccabe-park-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af01edf2e5ecb275f1280b2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1516fe_7f140cced7be44449811e9b5a09b959b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Artistry Explorers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art History Programming at Sevier Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sketching, tracing, etching, printing, for Hokusai-inspired prints.]]></description><link>https://www.artistryexplorers.org/post/sevier-park</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af02034b1d034bcdf088669</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1516fe_3900eeef507b42bcb300571fae87342d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Artistry Explorers</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>