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September 14, 2026
Kory Wells
Supporting Caregivers: Art of Unburdening ...

This creative workshop series offers participants a space to set down the weight of caregiving—if only for a while—and reconnect with themselves and others through the healing act of making art.

Supporting Caregivers: Art of Unburdening Workshops Return This Fal
September 7, 2026
Rutherford Arts
RAA Happenings, September Edition

Our September news includes an exciting wrap-up on our K–12 Arts Scholarship program for this fall; welcoming new board members; and events and opportunities in all genres!

RAA Happenings, September Edition
August 28, 2026
Rutherford Arts
Making Home: Creative Placemaking Workshop ...

Learn more about ways we’re building a stronger creative community in Rutherford County through the RAA’s arts advocacy interest group!

Making Home: Creative Placemaking Workshop Videos Now Online
August 27, 2026
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Taffeta Chime
In Process, Bloom Stage, Writers’ Circle, ...

September has all kinds of local opportunities for local readers and writers! Poetry, storytelling, romance, a writers mingle, and more!

In Process, Bloom Stage, Writers’ Circle, Release Party, and More!
August 7, 2026
Rutherford Arts
RAA Happenings, August Edition

August marks the opening of applications for the RAA K–12 Needs-Based Scholarship Program—plus many great happenings in all genres of art!

RAA Happenings, August Edition
Rutherford Arts
June 22, 2020

Alliance debuts "Leading Ladies" project and website

Rutherford Arts
June 22, 2020
Alliance debuts "Leading Ladies" project and website

A multifaceted community partnership of the Rutherford Arts Alliance will honor women from Rutherford County history and celebrate women of today through a series of interactive projects beginning this summer and extending into 2021.

Tagged: Rutherford County History, Tennessee suffrage centennial, Rutherford County theater, womens history, Leading Ladies

Rutherford Arts
April 22, 2020

Alliance offers "Creative Cheer" virtual workshops in April

Rutherford Arts
April 22, 2020
Alliance offers "Creative Cheer" virtual workshops in April

During our time of social distancing, the Rutherford Arts Alliance is offering a series of virtual workshops, led by local artists, to help people of all ages stay created and connected from home. Most of the workshops are being held on Facebook live, or through another hosting platform, and will also be available to view later.

Rutherford Arts
April 10, 2020

COVID-19: Regional and State Resources for Artists

Rutherford Arts
April 10, 2020
COVID-19: Regional and State Resources for Artists

We’ve seen an outpouring of community support for the many disenfranchised groups throughout the world at this time. The Rutherford Arts Alliance maintains its vigil for resources that may be of assistance to our local arts community. Please consider the resources from these organizations, available not only to Nashville but the surrounding area.

Rutherford Arts
March 25, 2020

Creativity and Wellness in the Time of Coronavirus

Rutherford Arts
March 25, 2020
Creativity and Wellness in the Time of Coronavirus

Did you know that just 45 minutes of creative activity has been shown to lessen stress in the body, regardless of your level of artistic experience or talent? During this time of social distancing, the Rutherford Arts Alliance wants to help you stay home and stay inspired!  Follow our series or share your own creativity with #stayhomeandstayinspired and #makeartbewell.

Kory Wells
December 9, 2019

Remembering Ginna Foster Cannon

Kory Wells
December 9, 2019
Remembering Ginna Foster Cannon

We are deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Dr. Ginna Foster Cannon this past weekend. She was our present Chair and one of the driving forces behind the RAA since its inception.

Rutherford Arts
November 16, 2019

Board opportunities

Rutherford Arts
November 16, 2019
Board opportunities

Our county is bursting with arts and culture opportunities, and we need your help to guide these efforts! We are adding an at-large member to the board and filling a vacated Vice Chair’s position. We would value your input. Here’s more information.

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