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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!
May 1, 2025
call-for-artists
Rutherford Arts
RAA Happenings, May Edition

Learn about the new City of Murfreesboro Arts Laureates; a mental health night songwriter event; Simply Smyrna vendor signups; MT Sinfonietta events; summer creativity camps; and much more.

RAA Happenings, May Edition
Rutherford Arts
February 5, 2024

RAA Happenings, February Edition

Rutherford Arts
February 5, 2024
RAA Happenings, February Edition

February RAA news includes our search for our first Executive Director, a mini-profile on artist Nadine Shillingford, and more.

Rutherford Arts
January 31, 2024

We're looking for RAA's first Executive Director!

Rutherford Arts
January 31, 2024
We're looking for RAA's first Executive Director!

Apply for this new, part-time position by March 30.

Rutherford Arts
January 26, 2024

Look what we accomplished in 2023!

Rutherford Arts
January 26, 2024
Look what we accomplished in 2023!

A game-changing grant. Dance Arts Day. 36 partnerships. Dozens of events and workshops involving poetry, music, visual arts, theatre, and more.

Poem Bokoles
January 13, 2024
theatre-news

Rutherford County Theatre News, January 2024

Poem Bokoles
January 13, 2024
theatre-news
Rutherford County Theatre News, January 2024

Poem Bokoles shares the latest local theatre news.

Rutherford Arts
January 1, 2024

RAA Happenings, January Edition

Rutherford Arts
January 1, 2024
RAA Happenings, January Edition

Make plans for both January and a fresh new year of creative community!

Rutherford Arts
December 26, 2023

Grant Propels RAA to the Next Level

Rutherford Arts
December 26, 2023
Grant Propels RAA to the Next Level

A generous grant from the Hays Foundation will take us to a new level in 2024!

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