Highlights of Past Projects
The Leading Ladies mural by artist Ginny Togrye, located at 130 S. Maple St. in downtown Murfreesboro.
Leading Ladies of Rutherford county history
is a community partnership created to give voice to women from the past who have shaped our area history and culture. Organized by the Rutherford Arts Alliance, the project includes
a downtown mural,
a self-guided walking tour, In the Steps of Notable Women, and
Party of Twelve, an original play by Mary Donnet Johnson
All illuminate a diverse group of powerful women in Rutherford County history.
Author Irene Latham signs a book for a participant at SoKidLit 2022. Photo credit: RAA volunteer.
Southern Kid Literary Festival
SoKidLit is a biennial festival begun in 2022 as a collaboration of the Rutherford Arts Alliance and its literary arts interest group, Rutherford Lit, with the MTSU College of Education and a team of volunteers, including area educators, writers, and reading enthusiasts. The one-day festival offers young readers grades 3 through 5 the opportunity to interact with authors and illustrators, go home with a free book by our featured author, participate in fun activities, and more.
Banner image: Cast and crew of the Party of Twelve play, April 2022. Photo courtesy MTSU Division of Marketing and Communications.
