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Download PDF about the Create Appalachia Sponsorship Opportunities Create Appalachia Announces New Opportunities to Strengthen the Region’s Creative Economy Create Appalachia is expanding its ...
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Tennessee Arts Commission’s Individual Artist Fellowships
Join us for a TN Arts Commission Individual Artist Fellowship Grant Application Workshop, December 17 & 22, 2025 Kingsport Cultural Arts and Create Appalachia ...
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Solo Exhibition by Leanne Trivett S Opening January 2026
The Woman Colour Built Solo Photography Exhibition by Leanne Trivett SCreate Appalachia GalleryJanuary 12 – February 27, 2026Artist Reception: February 5, 5–7 PM Create Appalachia ...
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Create Appalachia to Offer Entrepreneurship Bootcamp in Partnership with FoundersForge
You talk—we listen! Over the past year, we’ve heard from so many creatives who want to turn their “thing” into a business—whether it’s a side ...
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Small But Determined Create Appalachia Makes a Big Impact on Kingsport & Regional Economy
For a nonprofit with a lean operating budget, we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished: more than $3 million in economic impact during FY 2024–25! Many ...
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Bristol Project Fellows and Applicants Gain Marketing Skills Through CA Professional Development Program
What a great day in Bristol! Katie, our Executive Director, and Jocelyn Mathewes, one of our favorite collaborators, spent the day at the Birthplace of ...
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CreatorCon 2025: Building Connections in Wise, Virginia
On September 24–25, our Executive Director, Katie Hoffman, traveled to Wise, Virginia, to attend CreatorCon, a regional gathering that brings together makers, entrepreneurs, and creatives ...
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Enigmatic Encounters Exhibit: Hidden in Plain Sight Now Open
Create Appalachia Gallery, Downtown KingsportOn view September 25, 2025 – January 9, 2026Gallery Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–3 PMArtist Reception: Thursday, January 8, 6–8 PM Create ...
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Innovative Educator Workshop: Conquering Canva’s Latest Features
Innovative Educator Workshop: Conquering Canva’s Latest Features OCTOBER 22 OCTOBER 25 Teachers—it’s PD in your PJs! We’re inviting you to join us for this interactive ...
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Create Appalachia at the Startup Mountain Summit
If you don’t join us for the upcoming Startup Mountain Summit, you’ll be sorry! Create Appalachia is proud to be partnering with fellow nonprofit FoundersForge ...
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Helping Middle Schoolers Discover Design at John Sevier
We’re back for another round of the teacher–company partnership program, and we couldn’t be more excited! This year, Create Appalachia is teaming up with CTE ...
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Survey Results Are In
The Creative Community Survey, with 160 participants from the Tri-Cities region and beyond, reveals a clear priority: building accessible, affordable creative infrastructure. Artists identified the ...
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Digital Art & Media Camp: A Week of World-Building & Creativity
From July 21–25, Instructor Jane Anderson led a group of creative campers through an unforgettable week of Digital Art & Media exploration. Using Unreal Engine, ...
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Tom Raymond Earns International Recognition
We’re thrilled to share some big news from the Create Appalachia family! 🎉 Our very own board member, Tom Raymond—founder of Fresh Air Photography in ...
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Create Appalachia Voted Kingsport’s Best Shared Workspace for 2025
We’re proud to share that Create Appalachia has been named Kingsport’s “Best Shared Workspace” in the 2025 Best of the Best awards, hosted by the ...
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Young Animators Bring Drawings to Life
Our Digital Art & Media Summer Camp kicked off with a creative bang! Young artists from across the Tri-Cities came together to explore digital storytelling, ...
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Making Sense of AI: What You Really Need to Know
Create Appalachia Presents “Making Sense of AI: What You Really Need to Know” on July 28th at Noon Monday, July 28th from noon to 1 ...
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Creative Community Listening Survey
Your voice matters—help shape the future of our local creative economy! We’re gathering input from artists, makers, performers, designers, and creative entrepreneurs across the Tri-Cities ...
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Opening Reception for 4th Annual Digital Salon: A Disturbance in the Force
This year’s show features a variety of digital works made by ten different artists. We were excited that seven of our featured artists were able ...
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From Canada to Kingsport: Premier Service’s Holds Ribbon Cutting
One of the perks of having an office or cubicle at Create Appalachia is that we invite our members to hold ribbon cuttings in our ...
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Create Appalachia featured on WXIS 103.9 “Livewire” program
Recently, our Executive Director, Katie Hoffman, spoke with Darrell Moody of WXIS 103.9 in Erwin, TN. She spoke about CA’s overall mission, and reminded peopla ...
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Create Appalachia Announces New Board Members
Create Appalachia is pleased to announce the addition of four new board members, who officially begin their duties on July 1, 2024. Jonathan Purdie (Kingsport, ...
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CareerConnect Students Learn about Branding
On June 23rd, the Niswonger Foundation brought their CareerConnect students to the computer lab in Create Appalachia’s Center for Art & Technology, where they worked ...
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Creative Vision on Display: Cher Cornett’s Latest Work
If you’ve visited the Center for Art & Technology in Kingsport, you’ve likely noticed its vibrant, energetic atmosphere. What once was a drab, government-style office ...
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Create Appalachia | May 2025 Progress Report
This report highlights a year of growth, creativity, and community impact at Create Appalachia. From expanding access to digital media education and entrepreneurship resources to ...
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