Kem Hinton, lead designer of the Tennessee Bicentennial Mall, tells the story of this amazing urban park north of the State Capitol. He’ll explain how the area around the Mall has evolved to include new cultural destinations for all citizens of the Volunteer State. Copies of his book Tennessee’s Bicentennial Mall will be available for […]
Join us for an interactive fabric and textile art experience! Topics and techniques covered in our Sue Greer Fabric Circle workshop will include macramé, quilt squares, hand embroidery, weaving, hapazome, cyanotype, card making, dip dyeing and more. Sue Greer Fabric Circle celebrates the excellence and rich history of fabric and textile art. Space is limited […]
WHY MONTHAVEN MATTERS, an evening with Executive Director Cheryl Strichik WHEN: Thursday, May 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center Please Join us for a sip of coffee, a splash of wine, and a hefty dose of community conversation as the MACC’s Executive Director Cheryl Strichik explores the question of why […]
Back by popular demand, Nathaniel Evans invites you to come and try your hand at an exciting tutorial on color schemes, theory and experimentation in acrylic! Students will be guided through a variety of practices and approaches in painting vibrant colors, forms, and mark making, with concepts that will change how you look at color […]
Monthaven Art and Cultural Center celebrates the visual art of Bernie Taupin in the exhibition American Resurrection. This exhibit will showcase 25 of Taupin's major works. These amazing pieces pay tribute to Taupin’s lifelong passion for American art and pop culture. Taupin, of course, is best known as the lyricist for Elton John. The public […]
It's indisputable that living in today's world is challenging, and we are all deserving of a healthy, supportive outlet. Creating art has a cathartic way of allowing us to discover deeper meanings to our whirlwind of emotions. Come explore and express yourself in this Healing Arts practice, where you will be guided with a simple […]
The MACC's Sweet Summer Concerts celebrate Father's Day with End Of The Line, the world's premiere Allman Brothers tribute band. Having carved up the Southeast with sold out shows in Georgia and Tennessee, End Of The Line is making a name for itself with a sound as classic and heavy as the original Brothers themselves. […]
Explore the dynamic world of mixed media art in our engaging class designed for all skill levels. Learn to combine various materials such as paint, ink, paper, and found objects to create unique and expressive artworks. Through hands-on projects, you'll develop techniques in layering, collage, and texture building, while also discovering your personal artistic style. […]
Take a break from the busyness of your day to day with this guided, arts-based reflection to help you come back home to yourself. Great for caretakers, wisdom seekers, folks seeking clearer self-concept and improved self-esteem, or anyone else interested in a personal reflective process. This workshop uses mindfulness, drawing/painting, and simple movement practices to […]
The touring exhibition Portraits of Hope: Inspirational Stories from the Loveday Center will be on display at the MACC July 20 to Aug. 18, 2024 and will feature 65 portraits of women and staff from the Lovelady Center in Birmingham, Alabama. The Center helps women in need overcome barriers and develop life skills. Beverley McNeil, […]
Kaylin Warden joined the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center staff in 2024 as External Affairs Coordinator. In this post, she organizes special off-site events and manages the organization’s external communications. She also works with the development department by updating the MACC’s customer relations database, and she assists the executive director in setting up exhibitions. Above all else, Kaylin 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.
