"Women Speak" Women of Appalachia Project Event

Arthurdale Heritage is pleased to announce it will host the Women of Appalachia Project’s (WOAP) “Women Speak” performance—a presentation of story, poetry and song showcasing women artists from throughout the Appalachian region on June 6, 2025, 6PM, 18 Q Rd, Arthurdale, WV 26520. Women Speak: Volume Ten is a lavish mix of Appalachian female voices—northern, central, southern, Affrilachian, Indigenous, Asian-Appalachian, LGBTQ, those differently abled and with developmental differences, emerging and well established—every voice raised in tribute to Appalachian endurance, honor, courage, love of family, community, and the land.

“Women from Appalachia keenly understand the concept of being considered less than,” says Kari Gunter-Seymour, WOAP founder and executive director, “having been looked down upon for generations. We have learned by experience that, as women, we must work together to achieve our goals if we are to survive and thrive.” WOAP encourages Appalachian-based female voices to rise up and speak their truths, or slap it down on a piece of paper, frame it, and hang it out in the sun for all to see. “We do so with abundant respect for one another, our culture, and this land we so highly value,’ adds Gunter- Seymour.

Women participating in the project are: Weatherford Award winners, state and municipal Poet Laureates, Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net awardees and nominees, a PRINDI Award winner, and authors of acclaimed books.

“The success of this organization is based on the work of every single woman who does, has or will someday take part,” says Gunter Seymour, “whether as a participant, volunteer, partner, or supporter. We are a thriving network, a sisterhood in every sense of the word. No need for extreme acts, protest signs or marches. Our work speaks for itself.”

For more information go to www.womenofappalachia.com or visit WOAP on Facebookat facebook.com/WomenofAppalachia. For questions, email d29tZW5vZmFwcGFsYWNoaWEgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ==.

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