Our Team
A Network Created by artists, for artists.
Meet the team of individuals that stitch together the West Virginia Creative Network. We share a mission to empower local craftsmen and businesses—because as artists ourselves, we’re passionate about honoring the legacy of art in the mountain state.
Cassidy Dickens
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Creative Network Membership Manager
cassidy@wvcreativenetwork.org
HELPING ARTISTS THRIVE
Artists Who Use WVCN to Forge their Own Trail
Read testimonials from the artists using the West Virginia Creative Network to make more art, and find their audience.
This opportunity gave me the courage and jumpstart to move forward in the next stage of my art career.
Suzan Ann MorganTextile Artist 
TFA has been the biggest contributing factor in my art practice when it comes connecting with galleries and other artists.
Rachel DennisonPainter | Mixed Media Sculptor 
I connected with a group of extremely supportive and diverse artists across West Virginia as well as learning business skills and techniques for my art career.
Matthew SmithArtist & Illustrator 
TFA has provided opportunities for exposure to broader markets in both my career as a filmmaker and jeweler while simultaneously uplifting underserved communities through artistic programming...
Mickayla PenceMixed Media Artist | Silversmith 
Through the fellowship, and the constant support of TFA, I have found confidence in myself, as well as my place in our state's artistic community. Because of the connections I've made, I've been able to create spaces that are beautifully outrageous and bright.
Nicole WestfallMuralist | Painter 
TFA has given me encouragement and support to stay and create in West Virginia!
Kelsie TysonCEO 
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