Monthaven Art and Cultural Center

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How did Nashville’s surging contemporary art scene gets its start? That’s the subject of Nashville author and intermedia art Joe Nolan’s new book Nowville. Nolan will be on hand to discuss his book at this special session of Meet Me At the MACC.

Nolan describes his book as an oral history of Nashville’s art scene beginning in the 1990s. A first-hand witness to many of the events described in the book, Nolan tracked down the city’s art punks, art monks, radical art students, and visionary pioneers to share what made their moments in Nashville so special. His book offers insights into how this homespun movement –powered by DIY innovating – came to be a thriving creative community and a cornerstone of the city’s contemporary allure.

In this special Meet Me At the MACC presentation, Nolan will offer his perspective on where the city’s art scene currently stands, and where he sees it going. The talk is a must for artists interested in navigating the city’s contemporary art scene. The event will include a book signing.

This event is free, but registration is required. Click the button below, select the date (June 29) and number of free tickets desired, enter your name and email, and click submit. 

Click here to register

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. 
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