Monthaven Art and Cultural Center

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Student Art Show

Student Art Show Monthaven 49th Annual James B. Hawkins Student Art Show March 28 to April 13, 2025 Every spring, some of the most gifted young artists in Sumner County […]

Donna Woodley: Feeling the Vibe at Monthaven

Donna Woodley is curator of the exhibit Black Vibrations, which runs through March 23 at Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center. This amazing exhibition features 54 works by more than a […]

Black Vibrations

Black History Monthaven Black History Exhibition Black Vibrations Feb. 22 to March 23 2025 Black Vibrations was a bold celebration and exploration of the complexity of Black Experience, history, and […]

MACC Art Students Shine in Regional Art Competitions

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center art students have been well represented in regional art competitions. Charlotte Englander and Amelia Spradling, both students of MACC teacher Jessica Lewis, were honored in […]

Dreaming of an Artful Christmas

Small Works Show Monthaven Papillon Gallery Dreaming of an Artful Christmas Nov. 24, 2024 to Jan. 31, 2025 Monthaven Arts and Culture Center was pleased to present its first annual […]

Art of the Buzz

Electric Football Monthaven Electric Football Exhibition Art of the Buzz Jan. 25 to Feb. 16, 2025 Generations of American kids grew up marching their favorite football action figures down a […]

Kaylin Warden

Creative Design and Operations Manager

Kaylin Warden serves as the MACC’s Creative Design and Operations Manager. In this post, she oversees the organization’s graphic design work for exhibitions, events and special projects. She also coordinates the MACC’s arts outreach activities and assists with bookkeeping, among other duties. Kaylin, above all, is passionate about the arts. It comes as no surprise, then, that she is now pursuing a master’s degree in art history. When she’s not at the MACC, you can find her reading her favorite books (especially ones dealing with maritime mysteries), cooking, gardening, playing with her cat and two dogs, and cheering for the Nashville Predators.

Ruth Chase

Regional Arts Director
Ruth Chase is the Regional Arts Director of Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, joining the team in 2023. For Ruth, the job is all about community, bringing people together to uplift and educate artists and art lovers alike. Her role at Monthaven is to strengthen the local artist community and build connections that will enrich Hendersonville and our surrounding communities through art exhibitions, art education, and opportunities for regional artists.
 
Prior to joining Monthaven, Ruth worked in the arts for over 30 years and is a multimedia artist and graduate of the San Francisco Art Institute. Her artistic practice is inquiry-based and engages in community bridge-building. She was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Los Angeles, curated and juried exhibitions, and has taught at the Crocker Art Museum.
 
Ruth was awarded an Artist-in-Residence for Artist Activating Communities through a grant from the California Arts Council for three consecutive years. Her film Belonging screened at both the 18th Annual Nevada City Film Festival and Wild & Scenic Film Festival. She has received the Legendary Female Artist of Venice award, and she has exhibited in The Crocker Kingsley, the Museum of Northern California Art, and the Diego Rivera Gallery at the San Francisco Art Institute. Ruth also continues her work as a Curatorial Consultant and Art director for the Californian Indigenous Research Project, where she has worked with the local tribe since 2018.