For A Canvas Of Creativity In Community, A Palette Of Potential

WUTC | By Ray Bassett

Published July 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM EDT

Closeup of banner for “We Fund the Arts” at ArtsBuild.

As the nonprofit that supports the arts here in Chattanooga and Hamilton County, ArtsBuild is now helping artists in three ways beyond the Periscope program.

Melissa Astin is with ArtsBuild.

Full banner for “We Fund the Arts” at ArtsBuild.

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