The Historic Ruffin Theater is operated by the Tipton Arts Council, Inc. as a Non-Profit 501 (C) 3, and is dependent on the community for most funding. Patrons are a vital part of our existence and everyone is encouraged to contribute to keep the arts alive in Tipton County.

Tipton Arts Council Mission Statement:

To Sponsor,encourage,and create opportunities for participating in and appreciating the visual and performing arts while preserving ,protecting and promoting the Historic Ruffin Theatre by reflecting our community's interest and values

Board of Directors

President - James Cacy
Vice. President - Bill Perry (Building Chair)
Treasurer - Chris White
Secretary - Vonda Stankey
Kay Bridgewater
Debbie Case (Chair of Volunteers)
Sarah Dickey(Fundraising/ Concessions)
Mark Holder (Chair of Concert Series)
Marilyn Maxwell
Barbara McBride (Chair Tipton Art League)
Elaine Shankle
Ernie Stankey
Lorraine Birchfield(Theater Chair)
Jeff Ward
Michael Guetschow
Dr. Loren Crown
Mike Moore
Jenni Cacy (Patrons Chair)
Amber Shaw

Tipton Art League

The Tipton Art League is a branch of the Tipton Arts Council, Inc.

The Tipton Art League is a group of talented artists dedicated to spreading the visual arts within the county and beyond, and they have junior members as well.

The Tipton Art League was organized on June 14, 2007.
The League's purpose is to aid its members in their professional growth and in the development of their artistic skills by providing ehibitions, workshops, demonstrations, and other continuing education opportunities. In addition, the League works to enrich the community by presenting original fine art in public exhibits and by participating in other community art activities.

The League meets the third Thursday of each month at Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Atoka. The League is open to all artists and not just those in Tipton County.

For more information please call
Barrie Foster at 837-6877 or
Barbara McBride at 476-9706.