Rural Reads
- Aug 28
- 1 min read
This month's email inbox contained newsletters and articles about community-building and art-making in rural places. We've gathered them here for you to check out!
What Powers Rural Bath County’s Cultural Ecosystem?
From Small Town Big Arts
In the rolling Allegheny Highlands of Virginia, you’ll find Bath County—population 4,500—anchored by winding mountain roads, towering forests, and the kind of quiet that invites reflection. You might not expect to find a world-class chamber music center, a 60-year-old regional art show, or a new community arts hub. And yet, Bath County isn’t just home to these things—it was recently named one of the Top 30 Most Arts-Vibrant Rural Communities in America by SMU DataArts.
Stronger Together: Small Nonprofits Making Big Things Happen Through Collaboration
From Arts Midwest
How three small-but-mighty arts organizations are working with partners to expand their impact, support their communities, and build more sustainable ways of working.
Is Anybody Out There? Tips for Reaching Rural Audiences
From Arts Midwest
Rural areas offer both unique opportunities and challenges when it comes to reaching people. Discover how Detroit Lakes, Minnesota became home to the world’s largest exhibition of Thomas Dambo's trolls by engaging local audiences.
Putting People First: How Small Arts Organizations Are Responding to Burnout
From Arts Midwest
Explore case studies from three small arts organizations who are addressing burnout by rethinking traditional ways of working, centering flexibility, care, and rest.
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