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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
Poem Bokoles
August 4, 2022
theatre-news

Rutherford County Theatre News, August 2022

Poem Bokoles
August 4, 2022
theatre-news
Rutherford County Theatre News, August 2022

Poem Bokoles shares the latest local theatre news.

Poem Bokoles
July 2, 2022
theatre-news

Rutherford County Theatre News, July 2022

Poem Bokoles
July 2, 2022
theatre-news
Rutherford County Theatre News, July 2022

Poem Bokoles shares the latest local theatre news.

Rutherford Arts
June 6, 2022
lit-news

The inaugural SoKidLit fest is one for the books!

Rutherford Arts
June 6, 2022
lit-news
The inaugural SoKidLit fest is one for the books!

We were thrilled to have over 150 people, including 100 children, attend the inaugural SoKidLit festival on Saturday, May 14. Enjoy our photo gallery!

Poem Bokoles
June 4, 2022
theatre-news

Rutherford County Theatre News, June 2022

Poem Bokoles
June 4, 2022
theatre-news
Rutherford County Theatre News, June 2022

Poem Bokoles shares the latest local theatre news.

Rutherford Arts
June 1, 2022
call-for-artists, lit-news

Call for submissions: RAA & Poetry in the Boro want your poems, photos & visual art for 2023 wall calendar

Rutherford Arts
June 1, 2022
call-for-artists, lit-news
Call for submissions: RAA & Poetry in the Boro want your poems, photos & visual art for 2023 wall calendar

The Rutherford Arts Alliance is excited to be partnering with Poetry in the Boro on their third annual Arts Calendar. Submit your poetry, photos, or visual art by June 30!

Rutherford Arts
May 27, 2022

Photos from the Party of Twelve Premiere

Rutherford Arts
May 27, 2022
Photos from the Party of Twelve Premiere

Enjoy these production and red carpet photos from the premiere of Party of Twelve by Mary Donnet Johnson.

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