West Virginia Creative Network

Charleston, WV

The West Virginia Creative Network (WVCN) (2001) is a statewide 501 (c) (3) arts-entrepreneurial support nonprofit that focuses on arts professional development, small-business/entrepreneurial support, and arts-centered community and economic development. WVCN works with artists and partners to grow a vibrant and prosperous arts ecosystem in West Virginia through resources, connections, and advocacy. WVCN strives to bridge the gap between the arts and business in rural communities in need of or undergoing revitalization, believing that artists are catalysts for change who cultivate a sense of belonging and identity during economic transition. With almost 25 years of experience, WVCN is poised to strengthen West Virginia's economic resilience by growing the creative economy.

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