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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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Innovative Educators Workshop: Teaching Branding with Canva
On two consecutive Fridays (May 29 and June 6), Tennessee public school teachers from Washington, Sullivan, Carter and Hamblen Counties came together in our Kingsport ...
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Young Designers in Action: Boones Creek & CA Bring STEM Learning to Life
From brainstorming to branding, Boones Creek students got a real taste of creative careers—literally. With support from Create Appalachia and ETSU’s Center of Excellence in ...
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⚡ Call for Digital Artists: Create Appalachia Launches “A Disturbance in the Force” Digital Salon
What happens when art meets innovation in Appalachia? Create Appalachia’s 4th annual Digital Salon—this year themed “A Disturbance in the Force”—is calling for digital artists ...
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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 ...
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(WJHL) Create Appalachia consolidates to downtown Kingsport location
A note from Create Appalachia’s Executive Director, Katie Hoffman: Create Appalachia remains deeply grateful to Tennessee Hills Distillery for sponsoring their Johnson City Center for ...
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Board of Directors – Barbara Raymond
We’re thrilled to have Barbara Raymond join our Board of Directors! Barbara has already been and active volunteer at Create Appalachia, lending a hand with ...
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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 ...
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Welcome New Board Members!
We’re lucky to welcome three great new board members to Create Appalachia. It’s always exciting to add new talent to the board, and these people ...
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Mocktails and Marketing Kits @ William Kings Museum
Artists, Musicians, and Creative Entrepreneurs: Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 5th! Join us for Mocktails and Marketing Kits Location: William King Museum of Art ...
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Calling all Artist!!! Enigmatic Encounters: Creatures, Cryptids, Robots, and Other Beasts of the Imagination
Call for Artists! Deadline SEPTEMBER 1 Get the details at https://enigmaticencounters.artcall.org/. Perfect for artists with a dark side! From the shadowy figures of Appalachian folklore to ...
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Enigmatic Encounters: Creatures, Cryptids, Robots, and Other Beasts of the Imagination
Exhibit open from September 20 to November 1, 2024 Create Appalachia Gallery, 225 W Center Street, Kingsport Open 8-5 weekdays except for federal holidays Free ...
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Ask Aspire! A Marketing-Focused Q&A for Creative Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Are you looking to promote your work and wondering where to start? We can help! Tuesday, DEC 10th 5 PM on Zoom Registration by email ...
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Opening Reception for Digital Salon: Convergence
Join Us for the Opening Reception for Digital Salon: Convergence July 18th, 6:00pm-8:00pm Kingsport Center for Art & Technology, 225 W. Center St., Suite 115, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Girl Scouts in the Kingsport Computer Lab, March 16, 2024
This is what we love: meeting the needs of each group we serve in our Centers for Art & Technology and customizing our approach to ...
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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. ...
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