Q&A with Robby!
Question
What's your favorite thing about working with the creative community in West Virginia?
Answer
Being surrounded by the Arts and constantly learning from and sharing with artists.
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If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Answer
To make everyone see the need for the Arts; for obvious reasons.
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What's a fun fact about you that most people don't know?
Answer
I played bass for a rock band in college.
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What's your favorite West Virginia place, park, or landmark?
Answer
My backyard
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What's your preferred creative outlet? What art do you create?
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I am a mixed media painter and a theatre person. I love making art happen; so I find the administrative side of the Arts creatively satisfying.
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What is a creative outlet or medium you have not explored yet, but would like to?
Answer
Stand-up comedy, but only in 2003, on the reality show "Made."
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 