PROGRAMS
Providing Free Access to Arts & Education
In addition to underwriting 100% of the Parthenon’s exhibits and educational programs, Centennial Park Conservancy funds and presents a variety of enriching arts and educational programs that support our mission and make a positive impact on our community.
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to learn more about exhibits and educational programming
Centennial Park Conservancy Programs
MUSICIANS CORNER
Since 2010, Musicians Corner has provided free public access to live music in Centennial Park. The series takes place in May, June, and September and has presented over 1,500 emerging and established artists including Emmylou Harris, Chris Stapleton, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Vince Gill, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
KIDSVILLE
Kidsville was introduced at Musicians Corner in 2010 as an area for children to create and play at our Musicians Corner events. Since that time, Kidsville has become a stand-alone program and presents over 100 free education events annually in Centennial Park, the Nashville Parthenon, and Metro Park Community Centers.
NASHVILLE EARTH DAY
Nashville Earth Day is the city’s official annual festival to celebrate the international’s recognized Earth Day. This free family event takes place in Centennial Park every April and brings the Nashville community together to celebrate our planet, inspire positive environmental change, and support sustainable small businesses and nonprofits.
ECHO
ECHO is an engaging music series that features new chamber music composed and arranged for the unique reverb of the Parthenon Naos and performed in front of the 42-foot statue of Athena.
SUPPORT COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT THROUGH FREE ARTS & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
You can partner with us to make a positive impact on our community by supporting free access to arts and educational programs for everyone through memberships and donations.