Firstlight Art Academy — Local services in Brentwood

10 years ago, I walked into Firstlight Art Academy in Brentwood, Tennessee with hopes to channel my creative curiosities. I found myself in a room full of students also curious about creating and finding some personal freedom. The curriculum is structured so that some foundation and building blocks develop basic skills and confidence to grow as an artist. I now sit in an advanced class with some of those very same students I sat with a decade ago. I watch in wonder as my classmates make these beautiful works of art. It’s truly inspiring. I’m so thankful to Dennas Davis, the founder, director and visionary, and all the teachers that have shown their kindness, support, and advice. Do yourself a favor. Give it a try. The impact made on your confidence after you create something you are truly proud of is game changing, soul satisfying, and habit forming. Making art in this environment is also super fun! There’s always laughter in the room, support from your classmates, and instruction from amazingly talented local artists.

Matt Jenkins 10...

My daughter has been a student at Firstlight Academy for over 3 years. Started when she was 5 as a participant in their Art Farm summer program and has been hooked ever since. The Academy strides a perfect balance between structured time; where they allow the kids to experience different mediums. While also allocating time for them to release their creativity in any way they see fit. The instructors are fantastic! Carrie and Arianne have always encouraged my daughter to explore and find her creative style. Denas and Ruthie as well as the rest of the administration have always been friendly and accommodating to our needs. Personally I love that it’s a flat tuition fee without unexpected cost during the year. Even through the pandemic I’ve always felt safe sending my daughter to class. Temperatures are checked before each student enters the school and masks are kept at all time. If your child loves art or you are just looking for an extra curricular activity where they can further develop social skills; this is a great...

I attended FirstLight Art Studio from age 6 to 19, and it was an amazing experience that completely prepared me for art school and my career. Everything I learned in my college drawing and foundations classes was already established by my incredible teachers at FirstLight. FirstLight is a safe and encouraging environment where there are no mistakes in art. Being surrounded by other artists of all ages and skill levels was incredibly inspiring and helped me thrive. Today, I work designing theme parks, and art is my passion and career. I owe it all to FirstLight. Thank you for fostering my love for art and providing me with the foundation I...