The inaugural Nurture Fest is an event grounded by intersecting values of community-building, collaboration, and paying it forward. Initially conceived as a small celebration of two recording grant recipients, Nurture Fest has grown in scope to become a carefully curated community event of (non-exclusive) women-centered arts and artists. Nurture Fest is slated to take place at Heartwood Soundstage on Sunday, October 12th, 2025. The music lineup already includes Gainesville musicians such as Lexi Braun (Palimony), Chelsea Carnes (Wax Wings, Rancho La Chua, etc.), Maggie Clifford, and some up-and-coming regional talent, including recording grant recipients Sarah Hinds (Gainesville) and Savannah Rubio (St Augustine).