Rare Bird Cultural Arts Team
" The arts have a wonderful capacity to bring people together, to change perspectives, and to build bridges where there were once walls."
—Yo-Yo Ma
At Rare Bird Cultural Arts, we believe that creativity is a shared birthright, accessible to all. Rooted in the spirit of connection, we are guided by the conviction that the arts have the power to inspire, transform, and bring communities together. We are committed to listening deeply, embracing the unexpected, and adapting as we are called to share our talents. Each day is an opportunity to engage, learn, and collaborate, nurturing the creative spirit within our community. We are profoundly grateful for the journey of creating, preserving, and celebrating art together, fostering a sense of belonging and interconnectedness.
Farrah Hoffmire
Executive Director
Farrah, a versatile artist, yoga teacher, and founding director of both Giddy Goat Cheese and HEART Inclusive Arts Community for adults with special needs, now serves as the Executive Director of Rare Bird Cultural Arts. At Rare Bird, she spearheads initiatives that bridge traditional folk arts with innovative expressions, while also championing inclusive performing arts through theater camps and workshops. Her passion lies in fostering creative connections, bringing together artists of diverse backgrounds to cultivate a collaborative and inclusive community. In her free time, Farrah is an avid writer who finds joy walking in the woods with her friends, both human and non-human.
Libby Rodenbough
Arts Program Coordinator
Libby is wandering the earth in a willful permanent state of childlike wonder. She plays fiddle and writes songs, pursuits that vex her and tickle her symmetrically. Before coming to the farm, she played in many bands and rode in many vans. She was called here by a deep love of the mountains (and Madison County in particular) that germinated in childhood visits to her mom's family in these parts. Her work at Rare Bird consists of weeding the garden, writing grant applications, booking her musical heroes to play here, and taking copious photos of the goats standing on top of their house. She is dedicated to smashing the notion that only some people are artists.