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Daybreak Arts Collaborative Show at Watkins with FLC and HAPI
Annual collaborative exhibition hosted by Watkins in the Leu Center for Visual Arts featuring works by visual artists from Daybreak Arts, Healing Arts Project Inc, and Friends Life Community.
IN THE NEWS: American Red Cross—Sketching Through the Storm: How Art Helped One Woman Find Calm in Crisis
Ellie Kane was interviewed by the American Red Cross Tennessee while staying at a warming shelter during the power outages about art and Daybreak Arts.
IN THE NEWS: WPLN Radio—Ellie Kane Interviewed about Nashville Power Outages
Daybreak Artist Ellie Kane was interviewed by WPLN Radio about her experience at the warming shelter during the Nashville Power Outages.
2025 Annual Homeless Memorial
Daybreak Artists Daniel Holmes, A.M. Hassan, and Cheryl, who perform Daniel’s powerful song, “Our Lives Are an Unwritten Song,” alongside other members of the Nashville Voices of Resilience Homeless Choir during the 2025 Annual Homeless Memorial.
IN THE NEWS: cityCURRENT Radio—Bandy highlights Nashville-based nonprofit, Daybreak Arts, and upcoming solo art show, "Liminoid AI"
Daybreak Arts artist Bandy was interviewed on cityCURRENT Radio to discuss their upcoming Metro Arts THRIVE–funded exhibition, Liminoid AI, opening in May 2026.
IN THE NEWS: The Hope People Podcast—Nicole Brandt Minyard: The Art of Reclaiming Your Story
Founder of Daybreak Arts Nicole Brandt Minyard joins The Hope People Podcast to share how art, faith and service learning can transform lives, helping people reclaim their hope, dignity and community. Challenging stereotypes. Reclaiming confidence. Acting in faith.
Daybreak Arts Partners With Crossroads Pets For 2025 Holiday Cards
Crossroads Campus selects Bandy’s “Santa Claws” design for their 2025 holiday cards supporting housing insecure youth, artists, and pets in the process!
Studio Strange DnD Community Night
Studio Strange Nashville hosted a DnD Community Night, and Daybreak Arts was invited to share the creativity and talent of our artists.
IN THE NEWS: The Anderson News—Local grad makes national stage with arts studio
Daybreak Arts was featured in our Founder’s hometown newspaper, The Anderson news.
IN THE NEWS: NewsChannel5—Nonprofit provides space, opportunities for artists who have experienced homelessness
Daybreak Artists Edwin Lockridge, Cheryl Harris, and Kateri share about how the community can support them and their artwork this holiday season.
Daybreak Arts featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show
Daybreak Arts was featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show in November 2025. The segment included interviews with Founder & Director and Daybreak Artist, Kateri.
Daybreak Arts Wins “Best Regional Art Gallery” at Best of Tennessee
Daybreak Arts Wins “Best Regional Art Gallery” at Best of Tennessee.
Daybreak Arts at the Nashville Symphony
Daybreak Artists exhibit work at the Nashville Symphony during the “Reflections & Hope” weekend concert.
Fundraising Night & Art Show hosted by Belmont’s Kenect
Fundraising Night & Art Show hosted by Belmont’s Kenect Residential Community
Daybreak Artists teach at 2025 Fall TN Craft Fair Kid’s Tent
Daybreak Artists Sidney Sparkle, Cheryl, and Beth Gunn teach at 2025 Fall TN Craft Fair Kid’s Tent
A.M. Hassan Live Paints at 2025 Pear Jam
A.M. Hassan Live Paints “in plein air” at Friend of Mill Ridge’s 2025 Pear Jam event
2025 New Artist Showcase
2025 New Artist Showcase featuring Mattie, Waweise, Prince Wise, and Tee
Daybreak Arts leads Art Project and Exhibit at the Ultimate Women’s Expo
Daybreak Arts leads Art Project and Art Exhibit at the Ultimate Women’s Expo
Daybreak Arts participates in Springfield, TN’s Art In The Park
Daybreak Arts exhibits in Springfield TN’s Art In The Park

