Committee Mission Statement
The Hendersonville Arts Council is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive artistic community by supporting local artists, promoting diverse cultural experiences, and enriching the lives of residents of the City of Hendersonville, Tennessee through the power of the arts. We strive to champion artistic excellence, nurture creative talent, and facilitate meaningful engagement with the arts for all citizens, fostering collaboration and advocacy among the artistic community.
The Arts Council commits to engage citizens and provide opportunity through encouraging creativity and self-expression through the cultural, visual, literary, performance and other arts. By showcasing artists and their artistic talents, the City of Hendersonville’s Arts Council aspires to expand public awareness, involvement, accessibility, experience and opportunity.
Hendersonville Arts Festival
The Hendersonville Arts Council hosts the annual Hendersonville Arts Festival. The multi-day festival features local and national artists, live music, local and regional food vendors, and a beloved kids and family area. Artists travel to Sanders Ferry Park to showcase art in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, glass, painting, photography, and more. Admission to this family-friendly event is free. Visitors can plan to enjoy art instillations, hands-on activities, and more.
History
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) created the Hendersonville Arts Council (HAC) in 1975 with the goal of bringing a focus on the arts to the Hendersonville community.
In 1998, Monthaven Mansion became the headquarters of the Hendersonville Arts Council. In 2015, members of the HAC created a separate 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, which is known today as the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center (MACC). The Hendersonville Arts Council was effectively dissolved with this change. While the City of Hendersonville continues to support the MACC through use of land and financial grant contribution, the MACC operates as a separate entity.
In 2022, BOMA re-established the Hendersonville Arts Council as a city committee to increase focus on the arts in our growing community. In 2024, the HAC brought the first-ever Arts Festival to Hendersonville. The HAC is thrilled to continue to host the annual festival and create opportunities to celebrate the arts in our city.
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