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May 26, 2025
arts-advocacy
Mai Hamric
What Is a Teaching Artist—And Why Should You ...

Learn more about the people doing the work at the intersection of creativity and community: teaching artists. How can we better support their work?

What Is a Teaching Artist—And Why Should You Know One?
May 19, 2025
arts-advocacy
Mai Hamric
Why the Arts Matter—And How to Make the Case to ...

When it comes to explaining why the arts matter—especially to those who may not immediately see their value—it can be challenging to find the right words. Here are some ideas to help!

Why the Arts Matter—And How to Make the Case to Others
May 12, 2025
arts-advocacy
Mai Hamric
What Does It Really Mean to Be an Arts Advocate?

Whether you’re a teacher, parent, artist, business owner, student, or simply someone who loves live music or murals—you already have tools that make you an advocate. The key is recognizing them, and then using them with intention.

What Does It Really Mean to Be an Arts Advocate?
May 5, 2025
arts-advocacy
Mai Hamric
5 Ways to Support the Arts in Rutherford ...

True arts advocacy includes working toward policy change, yes—but it also includes all the smaller, everyday ways we show up for the arts in our communities.

5 Ways to Support the Arts in Rutherford County—Even If You Only Have 5 Minutes
May 1, 2025
lit-news
Taffeta Chime
May Lit Events, a New Murfreesboro Poet ...

Meet the new Murfreesboro poet laureate, find out what literary events are happening this month, and check out a reading group near you!

May Lit Events, a New Murfreesboro Poet Laureate, and Reading Groups!
Rutherford Arts
March 14, 2022

New series on Murfreesboro City TV celebrates "leading ladies" of local history

Rutherford Arts
March 14, 2022
New series on Murfreesboro City TV celebrates "leading ladies" of local history

The Leading Ladies of Rutherford County History project has launched a new video series in partnership with Murfreesboro City TV.

Tagged: Leading Ladies

Taylor Gentry
March 4, 2022
theatre-news

Theatre Blog: March 2022

Taylor Gentry
March 4, 2022
theatre-news
Theatre Blog: March 2022

Taylor Gentry shares March local theatre news.

Kory Wells
February 5, 2022

Local couple and their art featured on Tennessee Crossroads

Kory Wells
February 5, 2022
Local couple and their art featured on Tennessee Crossroads

Leroy and Dr. Barbara Hodges, a Murfreesboro couple known for their art and community involvement, were recently featured on Tennessee Crossroads, the weekly series that explores Tennessee places and personalities.

Taylor Gentry
February 4, 2022
theatre-news

Theatre Blog: February 2022

Taylor Gentry
February 4, 2022
theatre-news
Theatre Blog: February 2022

Taylor Gentry shares local theatre news for February.

Taylor Gentry
January 3, 2022
theatre-news

Theatre Blog: January 2022

Taylor Gentry
January 3, 2022
theatre-news
Theatre Blog: January 2022

Taylor Gentry shares local theatre news for January 2022.

Rutherford Arts
December 6, 2021

We're now on GivingMatters!

Rutherford Arts
December 6, 2021
We're now on GivingMatters!

The Rutherford Arts Alliance is registered with GivingMatters.com, a database of middle Tennessee nonprofits managed by The Community Foundation.

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