Be Part of the Vision

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 impact across Northeast Tennessee with […]
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 are partnering to bring you […]
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 is honored to present The […]
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 hustle or a full-time venture. […]
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 […]
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 Country Music Museum helping a […]
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 to celebrate innovation in Appalachia. […]
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 Appalachia is proud to present […]
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 online workshop led by Felicia […]
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 to support entrepreneurship in the […]