In March 2020, when the world came crashing down, for a little while, all I wanted to do was hide under a rock. But Robert’s instincts immediately kicked in, and he was clear that we needed to continue each one…

Whether you are streaming or pre-recording a performance to post, the following tips and guidelines can help you maximize the quality of the video. 

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Creating your Stage & Framing your shot: 

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Be mindful of your shot composition–think about…

Hello! I am Lori McKinney, an artist and arts organizer based in Princeton, West Virginia- my hometown. As a kid growing up around here, I wanted nothing more than to leave and explore the world; I was looking for something…

Open Mic Night is absolutely essential to a thriving creative scene. It is quite literally how Robert and I formed the foundation for all of our current work. It is the best way to bring out the creative people in…

There are several ways co-op's function, and I'm going to give you the details about ours: how it came together, how it functions (and doesn't) and why it works.   

THE SPACE: We had the distinct advantage of being gifted a…

Murals and other public works of art can bring a community together, beautify and draw attention to an area, spark conversation and create a source of pride for the people in the neighborhood. Creating the art is fun, engaging and…

There are some amazing professional mural artists here in West Virginia where we are based, and I am listing several here that I have had the pleasure of working with or whose work I've encountered. If you are looking to…

We love presenting Culturefest World Music & Arts Festival; it’s the peak of the year for us, like a holiday for our creative community. It requires an enormous amount of preparation and attention to 1,000 details, but it is…

It's important that the community feel involved in what you are doing. Giving people the chance to come together, voice their opinions and get involved is important. Regularity is the key to this; I think it's important for the community…

Transforming a town is team work! We've all got to be willing to come together with a variety of partners to make projects happen, to affect policy and to raise the morale of the population. We've got to support each…