Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center
1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States
Stas Namin is a legend, the one true rock star of Eastern European music and art. Since the 1960s, Stas has experimented with almost every creative medium imaginable, earning him a level of critical and popular acclaim that perhaps no other contemporary Eastern European artist has achieved. As one of the only musical superstars in […]
Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center
1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States
Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center’s Sweet Summer Concert Series is back by popular demand. The four-concert series kicks off June 3 with a performance by Nashville vocal sensation Jonell Mosser. A fixture on Nashville concert stages for more than 30 years, Mosser has a voice that can belt like Janis Joplin one minute, and then […]
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 will be 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 […]
Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center
1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States
The Nashville-based Cole Ritter and the Night Owls headline a show as part of the MACC's Second Annual Sweet Summer Concert Series. Founded in 2019, the Night Owls have pioneered new sonic spaces, creating along the way their own unique, home-grown style. The award-winning band is led by Cole Ritter, a Sumner County native best-known […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
