Our Story

At the West Virginia Creative Network (formerly Tamarack Foundation for the Arts), we believe creativity is at the heart of community, culture, and economic vitality.

Since 2001, we’ve worked to uplift artists and creative entrepreneurs across the Mountain State—helping them build thriving careers, expand opportunities, and connect with one another.

The West Virginia Creative Network

Our community includes visual artists, musicians, writers, performers, creative businesses, and the organizations and leaders who champion them. Whether emerging or established, we are ready to help creatives find resources, support, and connections here to allow their career to flourish.

Through fellowships, professional development, exhibitions, networking, and community initiatives, we’re weaving creativity into the everyday fabric of West Virginia—where artists are valued both for their talent and their impact as vital contributors to innovation, revitalization, and economic growth.

A Vibrant Community for All

Our Mission

The West Virginia Creative Network works to build a vibrant and prosperous arts community through resources, connection, and advocacy.

Keeping the West Virginian Art Legacy Alive

Our Vision

We aim to create a West Virginia where art is woven into the lives of all people and is a driving force for the state’s cultural, social, and economic vitality.

By Creatives – for Creatives

Renee Margocee

Robby Moore

Domenica Queen

Cassidy Dickens

Kandi Workman

Mary Roy

We do things differently 'round Here

A Network of Like-Minded Creatives

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Reputable Artists & Craftsman

Our featured artists and vendors are required to go through an application process before they are featured on our site.

Empowering Small Businesses

Supporting WVCN means empowering the growth of small businesses, artisans, and freelancers within West Virginia.

Top-Notch Workshops

Our workshops are hosted by professional artists and teachers.

Inspiring Young Minds

WVCN not only works to support current artists, but to enable future artists and artisans inside our state.

Supporting Local Creatives

All of our artists are West Virginia locals or expats, meaning that your support stays within WV!

Celebrating Collaboration

Here at WVCN, we support artist-to-artist, artist-to-business, educational collaboration and more.

A Peek into West Virginian Art

"Dependency"

Artist: Hannah Watters
Description: Handmade Paper, Coal, Coffee, Fiber, and Charcoal, 2024

"Point Park"

Artist: Nichole Westfall
Description: Mural
Location: Parkersburg, Mid-Ohio Valley, West Virginia

"Old Stinkhorn"

Artist: Matthew Smith
Description: Illustration

"Caboose Meet Up"

Artist: Jaci Rice
Description: Acrylic Panel

Local Artists who Love WVCN

★★★★★ 5/5

"TFA helped to support me and practice during the Covid lock downs. Having the support of TFA not only helped to keep me sane but was a massive help in keeping my practice going in a particularly difficult time to do so. Along with this the tools and education from webinars, and networking with artists I met in the program have been integral to my current growth as an artist. "

Jessie McClanahan

"TFA has supported our arts community on a macro and micro scale. My precious fellowship encouraged me to keep making and helped me connect to the local arts scene. ."

Hannah Watters

"I’ve gained more exposure for sure, leveled up my business ideals, shared knowledge with other artists, and brought some attention to the northern panhandle of the state (above Wheeling), which it’s occurred to me they haven’t had much of. "

Jaci Rice

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