Supporting Arts, Fashion & Culture in Nashville and New York City

The Empire Arts Foundation is a private family foundation dedicated to strengthening the arts, fashion, and cultural ecosystems of Nashville and New York City. We believe creative industries are powerful engines of identity, economic vitality, and civic pride. When the arts and fashion thrive, communities flourish.

Empire Arts Foundation invests in the artistic institutions at the heart of New York City and Nashville, empowering them to bring the arts to more people, in more places, in more meaningful ways.

Our Approach

We believe strong creative organizations require flexible and thoughtful support. The Foundation primarily provides:
• General operating grants
• Programmatic support for education, exhibitions, and community initiatives
• Select multi-year commitments to foster stability and growth

We prioritize organizations that demonstrate:
• Clear creative vision and leadership
• Financial responsibility and sustainability
• Meaningful community and industry impact
• Commitment to broadening access and opportunity

The Empire Arts Foundation operates on an invitation-only basis. We proactively identify and build relationships with organizations whose missions align with our strategic priorities in Nashville and New York City.