Nashville Opera brings Opera On Wheels to the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center on Oct. 1, 2023. This terrific program offers family-friendly programs of “greatest hits” from opera, operetta and musical theater. The performance will take place beneath the stars on the lawn of beautiful Monthaven mansion. Food trucks and beverage tents are available to […]
Embrace the beauty of autumn and unleash your creativity in our enchanting Adult Fall Wreath Making! Join us for a delightful and relaxing crafting experience that will not only ignite your seasonal spirit but also leave you with a stunning, handcrafted wreath to adorn your home. Our expert instructor will guide you through the creative […]
Unleash your inner Picasso in this engaging workshop. Participants in our Picasso on the Patio event work with the MACC’s terrific art teachers to create their own Picasso-inspired plates. Embellish your work Picasso-style, with playful plates depicting the faces of family, friends, and more. When you’re finished, stroll through the MACC’s galleries to see our […]
Get into the holiday spirit with our enchanting "Festive Foliage" Adult Holiday Wreath Making! Join us for a delightful and hands-on experience where you'll craft your very own stunning holiday wreath. Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a complete novice, this class is designed to cater to all skill levels. Our expert instructor will […]
Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center celebrates carnival time with a Venetian-style masquerade. This colorful event takes its inspiration from the annual festivals held in Venice, Italy during Medieval and Renaissance times. Decked out in elaborates costumes and masks, festivalgoers indulged their passion for live music and dance. The MACC’s masquerade is a tribute to artist […]
Join us for an artist talk and Masterclass with Michael McBride. Whether you harbor a burning desire to write and illustrate your own children's book or find yourself entrusted with the delightful task of bringing someone else's story to life, this class is tailored just for you. A seasoned artist in the realm of children's […]
Pysanky eggs have a rich and fascinating history. Dating back thousands of years, this traditional Ukrainian craft involves the dyeing of intricate and ornate Easter eggs. The term "pysanky" comes from the Ukrainian verb "pysaty," which means "to write." These eggs are meticulously decorated using a wax-resist method, where designs are drawn with melted beeswax […]
🌸 Join us in a charming, laid-back setting where our floral designer will provide step-by-step guidance on creating a stunning spring wreath. From selecting the perfect combination of seasonal blooms, foliage, and accents to mastering the techniques of wreath assembly, this class is designed for both beginners and seasoned crafters alike. 🌺 Materials Provided: We'll […]
Photography lovers and music enthusiasts alike are invited to the opening of a major new exhibition titled 1968: A Folsom Redemption. Writer Gene Beley, who was with Johnny Cash at his famous Folsom Prison concerts, will be on hand from 2 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. for an Artist Talk. Admission is […]
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 […]
Robin Willis is the MACC’s Healing Arts Coordinator. She also works as the Exhibition and Events Manager and Director of Outreach. Robin has a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Clemson University with a minor in Entrepreneurship. She is a multi-discipline artist with emphasis in writing, mixed media abstract painting, alternative process photography, collage, and book arts and binding. In addition to her art practices, she holds several healing modalities certificates, such as extensive kundalini yoga teacher training and education, Reiki master, systemic family constellation facilitator, and depth psychology-based therapy trainings. As an avid learner, she explores and encourages others in their exploration in art, psyche, and our relationship to the micro and macro worlds within and around us. Influenced by John Muir’s quote, When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe, she fuses art, healing, and organization throughout her work and personal life as a creative-scientist minded person.
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.
