Monthaven Art and Cultural Center

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Lunch and Learn with Sandy Kandros – June 30 and July 1

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center 1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States

Come join in the fun painting landscapes in gouache. This Lunch and Learn will focus on the nature of landscape painting as inspired by Bill Puryear, whose works are on display at the MACC from June 18 to July 23. Participants will learn how to organize their paintings with good composition, how to focus on […]

Free

Dana Langford: Keeping It Fun! – July 8 and July 16 at our MACC at the Streets Location

MACC at the Streets 300 Indian Lake Blvd. A140, Hendersonville, TN

Dana Langford is an abstract painter living and working in Middle Tennessee. She primarily works in acrylic on canvas. Her compositions embody quiet movement, constructed from happy memories. Langford's palate ranges from bold earth tones to vibrant color combinations, evoking an energy of joy and keeping it fun. We invite you to join us for […]

Free

Lunch and Learn with Nathaniel Evans – July 14 and July 15

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center 1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States

In celebration of Bill Puryear’s artwork, which is on display at the MACC through July 23, we’ve focused our recent Lunch and Learn workshops on the fine art of landscape painting. Now, students ages 18 and up will take their work to the next level as they experiment with the art of creating abstract landscapes. […]

Free

Muddle Through the Metal (July 15-16)

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center 1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States

In this fun, innovative two-day workshop, the renowned artist Valentine Adams will lead participants through the process of creating "reclaimed metal sculptures." Participants are encouraged to bring with them small metal objects that may have a special texture, patina or nostalgic value. Using their imaginations, they will then integrate these disparate pieces into fantastical sculptures, […]

$100

Blues Guitarist Extraordinaire Stacy Mitchhart Performs at the MACC

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center 1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States

The amazing blues guitarist Stacy Mitchhart brings his signature style to the MACC's Second Annual Sweet Summer Concert Series. Mitchhart has built a worldwide fan base thanks to phenomenal live performances, national television exposure, radio airplay and loyal enthusiastic fans. His masterful blues guitar work and strong vocals have been the driving forces behind his […]

Free

Lunch and Learn – July 28 and July 29

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center 1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States

Join us for this workshop as we paint magnolia flowers. The beautiful, large white petals make for a great study in white. Students ages 18 and up will learn how to break down shapes, mix a variety of acrylic colors, and handle shadows and light accents. Workshops are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on […]

Free

Bourbon and BBQ Fundraiser

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center 1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center’s annual Veterans Art Exhibition features a Bourbon & BBQ Fundraiser to support the MACC’s “Between the Lines” Healing Arts Programs for military veterans. The chairs for this year's fundraiser are David and Barbara Moomy. The Fifth Annual Exhibition is titled "From Hell to Hollywood" and features the work of noted […]

Photography Masterclass with Jerry Atnip

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center 1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States

You have a camera and you know how to do post-production work. You might even travel to great locations. So, why are you not happy with your work? Why do your images look like everyone else's? Why are you not inspired? Why are you in a rut? Actually, equipment and technique are way less important […]

$50

Blues Band Super Honk Performs at the MACC

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center 1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States

The blues band Super Honk brings its tower of power to the MACC's Second Annual Sweet Summer Concert Series. A Nashville-based quartet, Super Honk pays homage to the blues legends of old, the icons that created a style of music that has influenced almost every style of music today. From Muddy Waters to Robert Johnson […]

Free

Muddle Through the Metal Redux (Sept. 9-10)

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center 1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States

Back by popular demand: In this fun, innovative two-day workshop, the renowned artist Valentine Adams will lead participants through the process of creating "reclaimed metal sculptures." Participants are encouraged to bring with them small metal objects that may have a special texture, patina or nostalgic value. Using their imaginations, they will then integrate these disparate […]

$125

Kaylin Warden

External Affairs Coordinator

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.

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.