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 thanks to the City of […]
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 Johnson City—has just earned international […]
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, animation, and character design. Led […]
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 hosting vibrant gallery exhibitions and […]
Story Telling Through Fiber Art – A Karin Tauber Exhibit
Story Telling Through Fiber Art Fiber Art is a powerful way to tell stories, address social and political issues, narrate books, or simply tell a happy tale. Karin Täuber’s international […]
Birds of a Feather
Don’t miss this brief but important exhibit, featuring the work of two artists whose visual work and personal arts advocacy have a strong positive impact on the region’s creative community. […]
Create Appalachia Announces the Opening of a New Exhibit: Imaginary Realism: Digital Images by Cynthia Decker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Create Appalachia Announces the Opening of a New Exhibit: Imaginary Realism: Digital Images by Cynthia Decker Gallery at Create Appalachia’s Kingsport Center for Art & Technology 225 […]
The Masked Man “Squall” by Mike Miller – Nominated for Best Short Documentary at Southern Oasis Film Festival,
The Masked Man, a short documentary film featuring Southwest Virginia photographer Mike Miller and his 2023 one-person exhibit at Create Appalachia’s Kingsport Art and Technology Center was a nominee for […]
Create Appalachia – 2024 Progress Report
Our 2024 Progress Report is a great way to get to know who we are and what kinds of things we do at Create Appalachia. Take a look! Our job […]
A Success Story: Michelle O’Patick-Ollis
Michelle O’Patick-Ollis taught art at Indian Trail Middle School for seventeen years before leaving one year ago to create art full time. “I had always wanted to be a full-time […]
