Appalshop News

We're doing creative placemaking in Pound, Virginia

We believe in the power of creative placemaking. Especially in regions like ours — where communities have seen their Main Streets go…

We're launching a new fund for creatives in central Appalachia

Our country is in the grip of two pandemics. One — COVID-19 — is new. The other — anti-black racism…

We're partnering to produce a summer concert series with Levitt Amp Whitesburg

  Summertime means live music — and this month we’re pleased to bring you three live concerts, all straight to your…

Seedtime 2020 will be socially distanced & one-of-a-kind

What if we told you that you could attend a music festival this summer headlined by Ralph Stanley?  It’s true that Ralph Stanley…

We installed solar one year ago — and the numbers are in

  We cut the ribbon on our solar pavilion one year ago.  Since then it’s seen performances from Levitt Amp…

How we're responding to COVID-19

  We know the only way for our communities to come out the other side of this pandemic is to do it together.  …

Help us bring people together on the air

  We surely did not plan to launch our WMMT Spring Fund Drive in a moment like this. In fact, we almost didn’t. But…

You're invited to an #AppalshopWatchParty

  We know the only way for our communities to come out the other side of this pandemic is to do it together.  …

Take our downtown Whitesburg community development survey

Appalshop is researching ways to attract economic development, enhance the quality of life and improve the natural environment in…

Appalshop launches 50th anniversary year

We were founded in the fall of 1969. This weekend, we officially launch our 50th anniversary year. We’re bringing back our founding…