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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.
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.
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.
IN THE NEWS: NewsChannel5—Nashville art exhibition highlights experiences of homeless artists
NewsChannel5 interviews Edwin Lockridge, Bandy, and Sidney Sparkle about ‘Greenspace / No Space’ Exhibition in Arcade Arts
IN THE NEWS: cityCURRENT Radio—Featuring Daybreak Arts Director, Nicole Minyard
Daybreak Arts Director, Nicole, featured on cityCURRENT Radio Show which aired across all five of the Cumulus Media Nashville radio stations, 104.5 the ZONE, 95.5 NASH ICON, 99.7 WTN Super Talk, and 103.3 NASH, and 4-5 AM on station, 92Q
IN THE NEWS: The Contributor— Free Range Art
Daybreak Artists Sidney Sparkle, Blue, and Bandy were featured in this week’s issue of The Contributor Street Newspaper with Blue’s powerful piece “Move Me” featured on the cover.
IN THE NEWS: NewsChannel5 —WTVF Visits Arcade Arts Ahead of Art Between the Avenues
Daybreak Artist, Sidney Sparkle and Daybreak Executive Director are interviewed at Arcade Arts Ahead of Art Between the Avenues
IN THE NEWS: Local on 2—Daybreak Arts: Art Between the Avenues
Daybreak Artists Sidney Sparkle and Blue featured on Local on 2 to promote the Arcade’s “Art Between the Avenues”.
IN THE NEWS: WKRN News2 — Hometown Hero Daybreak Arts
Daybreak Arts recognized as a WKRN New2’s Hometown Hero for March 2025.
IN THE NEWS: NewsChannel5 — Art Studio prepares unhoused and housing-insecure artists for Saturday's gala event
NewsChannel5 interviews Daybreak Artists, Cheryl, Sidney Sparkle, and MAJ ahead of the 2025 Illuminate Art Gala.
IN THE NEWS: Local on 2—Daybreak Arts: Making A Difference
Daybreak Executive Director and Artist, BANDY, were featured on News2’ “Local on 2” segment.
IN THE NEWS: The Contributor—Daybreak Arts celebrates 10 years of offering a creative space for the underprivileged
Daybreak Arts celebrates 10 years of offering a creative space for the underprivileged
IN THE NEWS: Invisible People—From Homelessness to Hope: The Transformative Power of Art Programs
Invisible People: From Homelessness to Hope: The Transformative Power of Art Programs
IN THE NEWS: NewsChannel5—Daybreak Arts celebrates 10 years after giving $90K to homeless community
NewsChannel5 segment highlighting our 10 years as a nonprofit!
IN THE NEWS: Kateri Featured on NPT’s ArtsBreak
Daybreak Arts featured on ArtsBreak. Daybreak Arts provides access to the creative resources needed to achieve personal fulfillment and success. Take a look inside as artists imagine new ways of living and existing within the world through art.
IN THE NEWS: 10th Illuminate Art Gala featured in Sophisticated Living Magazine’s May/June Issue
10th Illuminate Art Gala featured in Sophisticated Living Magazine’s May/June 2024 Issue

