Our Appalachia: Community & Visions of the Solar Ant Arts Collective

Based in the heart of the Monongahela National Forest in Elkins, West Virginia, the Solar Ant Arts Collective is gaining recognition as a model for creating change in their communities. Members join from across the region working in a variety of mediums from professional artists to hobbyists. Eleven artists from the collective are highlighted to negotiate various themes in their work including environmental issues, identity, placemaking, and what it means to be Appalachian.

Our Appalachia is curated by Griffin Nordstrom and features artists include Kelly (Kiki) Alba, Aira Loren Burkhart, Corrina Bloom Burkhart, Rosalie Haizlett, Serafelle E. Hightower, Sarah Miller-Herrera, Wilhelmina McWhorter, Emily Prentice, Kathryn Prentice, Domenica Queen, and Nevada Tribble.

Our Appalachia will be on view from November 20, 2025 to January 17, 2026. Our gallery hours are always free and open to the public. We’re open Monday-Wednesday by appointment, Thursdays from 2–7 pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 11–4 pm.

We will be hosting additional events throughout the length of the exhibition. Check out our events page for upcoming programming.

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