Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center
1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States
In this hands-on mixed media workshop, participants will explore the art of layering and texture to create a unique, dynamic composition. Using materials such as paint, magazine images, and textured elements, they will learn how to thoughtfully select and arrange their pieces for a balanced design. The class will cover essential techniques, including layering and […]
Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center
1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States
Lunch and Learn - Finding Your YES: A Color Mixing Exploration (April 25th or April 26th) Discover the magic of color in this hands-on acrylic painting session! Students will explore color mixing through a guided exercise, helping them identify the hues that feel like a resounding "YES" to them. Using a photo reference and a […]
Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center
1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States
One of Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center’s most popular events, Artoberfest offers arts and crafts for the kids, authentic German food and beer for adults, and great music for everyone. Highlights include the Kids Arts and Crafts Pavilion, where children can engage in such fun activities as pumpkin painting, face painting and more. A storyteller […]
Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center
1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, United States
Join us for our 4th Annual Merry Monthaven Christmas. This festive event will feature the official lighting of the MACC’s 30-foot-high Christmas Tree. As always, there will be pictures with Santa for the kids, and lots of tasty treats and beverages. There will also be community mural painting, goodie bags for the kids and holiday […]
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.
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.
