Our mission is to enlist the power of education, media, theater, music, and other arts to: Document, disseminate, and revitalize the lasting traditions and contemporary creativity of Appalachia Tell stories the commercial cultural industries don’t tell, challenging stereotypes with Appalachian voices and visions Support communities’ efforts to achieve justice and equity and solve their own problems in their own ways Celebrate cultural diversity as a positive social value And participate in regional, national, and global dialogue toward these ends. Download Our Mission Statement (PDF) Appalshop Governance Documents Download Our 990 (PDF) Download Our Conflict of Interest Policy (PDF) Download Our By-Laws (PDF) Download our 2022 Audit (PDF)