Cultivation is a collective of artists of all genres, cultures, and formats. These creatives are relevant in the recording, touring, and arts and entertainment industries. Founded by Nashville musician Rick Wilkerson in 2014, Cultivation seeks to highlight regional and local talent for a variety of mediums, including but not limited to; film, fashion, music, media, make-up, culinary pursuits, and performance art. The event provides a night of unique show style entertainment and also an opportunity for local vendors/artists to connect with new fans. The Cultivation series provided a platform for countless bands in its initial Nashville years and is now ready to branch out to Atlanta.