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Our Story
The Community School of the Arts (CSA), formed in 1991 by a group of passionate citizens under the leadership of the Rev. G. Carswell Hughs, aspired to close the gap in art and music education offered by public schools in East Tennessee.Learn More
Programs
We teach all artistic disciplines to children and teens, ages 6 through 18 in an after-school program five days a week. This includes piano, strings, brass, wind, guitar and other traditional instruments; musical ensembles; modern dance; creative writing and drama; and visual arts.Learn More
Support
Support comes in various forms, and every dollar makes a difference. To continue providing exposure to the arts for underserved and at-risk youth, we rely on donations of time, funds and talent.Learn More
"The moment I stepped through the door of CSA at 11 years of age, I felt not only accepted but welcomed into not just a school, but a breeding ground of ideas, passions, individuals and limitless possibilities for finding bold new ways to express myself creatively. I was inspired and encouraged ... "Jamison Stalsworth
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