Carpe Artista

Carpe Artista, founded in 2011 and based in Smyrna, Tennessee, is an organization dedicated to fostering and promoting a positive culture through the development of arts communities and creatives. They provide artistic training, leadership development, and community engagement opportunities for local residents of all ages, interests, and skill levels. They manage a wide range of art-related classes, events, performances, and camps, and are heavily involved in supporting and coordinating local cultural events. Carpe Artista is also responsible for Carpe Cafe, a community coffee house and art gallery, and Carpe Artista Academy, an award-winning arts academy offering private and group lessons in music, theater, and visual arts.