Monthaven Art and Cultural Center

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Exhibition Schedule

The MACC presents between six and eight local, regional and international exhibitions every year. Check them out.

Paintings by George Rodrigue

The River is the Road

Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the legendary Louisiana artist’s death, this touring exhibition will trace 45 years of the river in Rodrigue’s paintings, exploring the unique ways he used the river as a reference to his Cajun heritage, and ultimately as a metaphor for the journey of life.

The exhibition includes more than 40 original works from landscapes and the Cajun series to the Blue Dog, including paintings, pastels, and sculptures from the private collection of Wendy Rodrigue, and the George Godfrey Rodrigue, Jr. Family Trust, and selected works borrowed from public and private collections.

Wendy Rodrigue will present a gallery talk on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 for nonmembers and free for members, veterans and students. Registration is required. For tickets CLICK HERE.

The waterways of Louisiana were the early highways of its inhabitants. We had no roads; we just had the water. They were the natural fairways for commerce, development, and everything necessary for settlers to expand. — George Rodrigue.

This exhibition is organized by the George Rodrigue Life & Legacy Foundation with Wendy Rodrigue.

**THIS SPECIAL EVENT IS BEING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF CENTER POINT WINE & LIQUORS**

For more information, call (615) 822-0789.

**Exhbition tickets can be purchased online HERE or at the door. 

 

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Electric Football Exhibition

Art of the Buzz

Generations of American kids grew up marching their favorite football action figures down a vibrating gridiron.

This popular pastime will be the center of attention this winter, when the MACC and the National Electric Football Game Museum presents the “Art of the Buzz.” On view will be over 25 games, which showcase the stories, innovations and technologies that allowed this time-honored table-top sport to endure into the 21st century.

This cultural experience will give you the chance to test your own skills, just in time for Super Bowel LIX. So, tighten your shoulder pads and make it on down to the 50-yard line at the MACC.

For more information, call (615) 822-0789.

Black History Exhibition

Black Vibrations

Black Vibrations is a bold celebration and exploration of the complexity of Black Experience, history, and culture. This group exhibition is a harmony of works by Black artists from different backgrounds and generations and serves as a platform for the celebration of Black History.

The title Black Vibrations derives from the idea that although the familiarities that reside within Black culture are beautiful and celebratory, Blackness is not a monolith. It is an oscillating and dynamic state of being with a pulse that beats life, joy, resistance, celebration, creativity, similarities, and differences.

Just as sound vibrations travel, reverberating across space and time, so too do the legacies of Black communities and their continuous contributions to global culture. Each artwork in this exhibition, whether through color, texture, or form, sends out a powerful vibrational frequency that calls for reflection, engagement, and dialogue.

Tennessee State University Art Instructor Donna Woodley is curating the exhibition. For more information, call (615) 822-0789.

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49th Annual James B. Hawkins

Student Art Show

Every spring, some of the most gifted young artists in Sumner County showcase their art at Monthaven as part of the Annual James B. Hawkins Sumner County Student Art Show.

This indispensable art exhibition is open to all Sumner County middle and high school art students. Each school is allowed to enter artwork in drawing, painting, 3D, Mixed Media, and Animation. More than 150 students displayed nearly 160 art works at the MACC in 2024.

Student Art Show prizes include awards for “Winning Art Department,” “Best of Show” and “Director’s Pick,” along with First, Second, and Third Place ribbons and cash prizes for painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, digital art, printmaking, animation and mixed media. Participating middle school and high school art teachers also receive recognition and cash prizes. The exhibition’s premier sponsor is Nossi College of Art & Design. The college typically awards about $10,000 in scholarships to Sumner County’s amazing art students.

The 49th Annual James B. Hawkins Sumner County Student Art Show will run March 22 to April 18, 2025 For more information the 2025 Student Art Show, call Deputy Director Tonya Mirtes at (615) 822-0789 or email [email protected].

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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.