Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center
1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States
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 Arts and Cultural Center
1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States
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. […]
Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center
1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States
Create an inspirational portrait inspired by the exhibit Portraits of Hope. In this beginner friendly workshop, master artist Jessica Lewis will guide you through the process of creating an image that captures the essence of hope, resilience and the triumph of the human spirit. Participants will get to tour the exhibit Portraits of Hope, which […]
Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center
1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States
Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of surrealism at our upcoming “Lunch and Learn” session. This month, we’re bringing you an immersive experience into the mind of the iconic Salvador Dalí and the revolutionary Surrealist movement. Guided by a spirit of imagination and experimentation, you’ll craft your own surreal portrait using a mix […]
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.
