The Tennessee Arts Academy endeavors to serve a minimum of 250 practicing K-12 educators who teach in the state of Tennessee. TAA strives to accept all qualified applicants, up to a specified capacity limit in each content area. Capacity limits are different for each content area. TAA gives priority to those applicants who:
• Have never attended the Academy (or who have not attended in the last seven years)
• Contribute to Academy state-wide regional diversity
• Contribute to Academy cultural/ethnic diversity
In choosing returning TAA participants, in addition to the above criteria, priority is given to applicants who have a record of consistent, prompt attendance at all Academy events (classes, musings, performances, special events); prompt and accurate submission of forms and fees; and most importantly, supportive and positive participation in classes and events during the Tennessee Arts Academy.
University professors, pre-service university students, artists, out of state teachers and others are also eligible for selection on a space available basis.
Revised: September 6, 2014
Teachers from any out of state K-12 public or private school, university professors (both in and out of state), artists, pre-service teachers, and other interested educators may apply to attend the Tennessee Arts Academy through Arts Academy America. Arts Academy America is the name given to the national component of the Academy. TAA and AAA are thoroughly integrated and seamless in their day-to-day operation. The fees to attend Arts Academy America vary and are made available on the Out of State Fees page on the Academy website. Applicants accepted under the Arts Academy America banner receive the identical curriculum and benefits accorded to Tennessee Arts Academy participants.
Selection for Arts Academy America is on a space available, first come - first served basis. Please note that Tennessee K-12 teachers are given priority for all slots during the registration process. Once a designated threshold of Tennessee applicants is met in each content area, slots are then made available for Arts Academy America candidates. Because some content areas fill quicker than others, notification of acceptance may vary. Applicants are advised to register early, due to the limited number of spaces in each content area.
Revised: September, 2014
The cost for entire week of the TAA Summer Institute, including tuition, supplies and most meals for all Tennessee K- 12 teachers is $489.00. This non-refundable fee ($489.00) is payable upon acceptance. Please do not send this payment until you receive an acceptance letter and confirmation reply form.
Tennessee university professors and any other individuals accepted to attend the Academy who do not teach in a K – 12 Tennessee school are assessed at the Arts Academy America rate of $529.00. This non-refundable fee ($529.00) is payable upon acceptance. Please do not send this payment until you receive an acceptance letter and confirmation reply form.
Click here to view the Tennessee Arts Academy Registration Fee Installment Plan Option.
Please note that on-campus housing is available at an additional nominal rate.
Click here to learn about housing options for the Tennessee Arts Academy.
Online Payment Options:
If you are paying the FULL TAA Registration and/or Housing payment, click here to make your payment by credit card, debit card, or with your bank account online. This option is only available to applicants who have received an official acceptance packet in the mail from the TAA office. Note that there is a small processing fee added to each online payment, which is outlined once you click on the payment link. School or School System administrators can also use this link for payments.
For TAA Installment Plan online payments, click here to make your payment by credit card, debit card, or with your bank account online. This option is only available to TAA applicants who are paying on their own and who have received an official acceptance packet in the mail from the TAA office. Note that there is a small processing fee added to each online payment, which is outlined once you click on the payment link.
Click here to view the current Tennessee Arts Academy Refund Policy.
All out of state K-12 teachers and university professors applying in Music, Visual Art or Theatre will be assessed a non-refundable registration fee of $529.00, payable upon acceptance to the Academy. All out of state K-12 teachers and university professors applying in Arts Leadership, Administration and Assessment will be assessed a non-refundable registration fee of $895.00, payable upon acceptance to the Academy. Do not send registration fee payment until you receive your official acceptance letter and confirmation reply form.
Please note that on-campus housing is available at an additional nominal rate.
Click here to learn about housing options for the Tennessee Arts Academy.
Online Payment Options:
If you are paying the FULL TAA Registration and/or Housing payment, click here to make your payment by credit card, debit card, or with your bank account online. This option is only available to applicants who have received an official acceptance packet in the mail from the TAA office. Note that there is a small processing fee added to each online payment, which is outlined once you click on the payment link. School or School System administrators can also use this link for payments.
Click here to view the current Arts Academy America Refund Policy.
