The statewide Tennessee Triennial for Contemporary Art focuses on Tennessee’s existing visual contemporary art scene, while also fostering a connection to the wider contemporary art world. The Triennial spotlights art that is visually engaging, critically respected and easy to find for the general public.

Selected museums, art venues and organizations present art exhibitions simultaneously for approximately three months, every three years. Tennessee Triennial venues and organizations curate their own exhibitions or projects under a common theme, written by the Consulting Curator. This theme connects the various exhibitions and unifies the state’s contemporary art community.

Originally launched by Tri Star Arts in 2023, the Tennessee Triennial brings together museums, galleries, and cultural organizations across the state in a shared effort to elevate Tennessee artists and strengthen dialogue among regions. The next chapter of the Triennial will expand this vision through a long term consortium of major art museums.