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August 1, 2025
lit-news
Taffeta Chime
Writing and Reading Things to Do in ...

From book signings to haiku workshops to open mics and more, there are a lot of fun events and opportunities for word lovers in Rutherford County this month!

Writing and Reading Things to Do in August--Plus Big News!
August 1, 2025
Rutherford Arts
RAA Happenings, August Edition

Even if we’re slowing down (briefly) in the dog days of summer, we’ve got all kinds of local arts news and events for you!

RAA Happenings, August Edition
July 30, 2025
Rutherford Arts
We've Got a Big Heart for Sculpture

We’re so excited to be helping bring new public art to the lawn of the Discovery Center!

We've Got a Big Heart for Sculpture
June 24, 2025
lit-news
Taffeta Chime
Let’s Read Together: A List of Rutherford Book ...

A running list of reading groups in Rutherford County

Let’s Read Together: A List of Rutherford Book Clubs (Updated Regularly)
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?
Rutherford Arts
February 15, 2024

Press Release: The Arts and Culture Propel Economic Growth in Rutherford County, TN

Rutherford Arts
February 15, 2024
Press Release: The Arts and Culture Propel Economic Growth in Rutherford County, TN

The newest data reinforces what we all know: when a community funds the arts, it not only builds a more beautiful, vibrant place to live, it also significantly stimulates its economy.

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!

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