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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
March 3, 2024

RAA Happenings, March Edition

Rutherford Arts
March 3, 2024
RAA Happenings, March Edition

March RAA news includes our search for our first Executive Director, a local summary of the Arts & Economic Prosperity study, and many March events in lit, music, art, theatre, and more!

Rutherford Arts
February 26, 2024
lit-news

2024 SoKidLit Difference Makers Day

Rutherford Arts
February 26, 2024
lit-news
2024 SoKidLit Difference Makers Day

The MTSU College of Education partnered with the Rutherford Arts Alliance to host SoKidLit Difference Makers Day with featured author Kristin O’Donnell Tubb and a range of art and STEM activities.

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.

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