ABINGDON, VA – ‘Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Networkis celebrating the launch of its new student membership, a free membership level available to all high school and college students living and/or studying in the 19-county, four city region of Southwest Virginia, with a special exhibit at the SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace.
The student membership is an important first step in starting a partnership with the budding artists and artisans in our region. Students will be connected to the largest artisan community in the region as well as have access to a number of resources that will keep them up to date on workshops, apprenticeships, showcasing opportunities and more.
“We have thousands of high school and college artists across the region who are creating incredible art on the caliber of the long-time adult artists and crafters of the region,” said Chris Cannon, executive director of Friends of Southwest Virginiaand RTM. “This is a unique opportunity to connect these students with the professional community who have already been passing their craft down for decades and have a passion for seeing it carried on.”
You can find more information on ‘Round the Mountain here.To apply to join as a student member visit https://roundthemountain.org/register-student/.
In celebration of this new membership opportunity, high school students of Grundy’s Mountain Mission Schoolhave curated a display of the Autumn scenery in Southwest Virginia. Since 1921, Mountain Mission School has stood as a refuge, resource and relief for children around the world in need by providing residential care and educational opportunities.
The exhibit is on display at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplacethrough the end of November. The Center (formerly Heartwood) is located at 1 Heartwood Circle, Abingdon, Virginia just off I-81 Exit 14.
‘Round the Mountainpromotes sustainable economic development of the region’s communities by assisting local artisans with marketing, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities.
For more information on the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace visit https://swvaculturalcenter.com.
