Mission

The Siler Rufina District is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to unite, celebrate, and enhance vibrancy in the community through arts, culture, and economic advancement.

The Landscape

The Siler Rufina District is a hub for craftspeople, manufacturing, industrial production, theater, non-profit organizations, artists, and more.

This dynamic district features craft beer, distilleries, and restaurants. It boasts an expanding gallery presence and a lively underground arts scene. Creative businesses are drawn to the area’s flexible live/work spaces and relatively affordable rents.

Current stakeholders can collaborate to amplify the district’s strengths and address areas needing improvement.

Creative and Cultural Economy

The district encompasses a vibrant creative economy, including entrepreneurs, enterprises, and industries that merge commerce, creativity, innovation, and culture. It also focuses on the cultural economy by leveraging existing heritage, arts, and cultural assets to support arts and cultural entrepreneurs, cultural enterprises, and related organizations.

Board of Directors

Siler Rufina District is an all-volunteer organization governed by a seven-member team.

President, Dwayne Trujillo – Retired

Vice President, Steven Bolin – Kitchen Angels, Chief Development Officer

Secretary, Laura Walker – Siler Yard, Creativity Coordinator

Ginny Sanders – Events & Partnerships Manager, Georgia O’Keefe Museum

Angela K. Smith – Paseo Pottery, Owner

Amanda Tucker – The Mystic, Owner