The West Virginia Association of Museums’ annual meeting and conference will be held April 3-5, 2025, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Huntington, West Virginia. The theme of WVAM’s 2025 conference is “Museums as a Critical Community Asset.”
This workshop will address both the need for disaster planning and appropriate responses in the event of an emergency, when wet collection materials require immediate action. In the hands-on portion... View Article
Do your museum tours need a refresh? Or does your institution need to build interpretive tours from the ground up? In this hands-on workshop, Katie Thompson will walk you through the steps of building a thematic interpretive tour to fit the needs of your institution. Participants will work on actual tours for their museums, but... View Article
William Isom II from Black in Appalachia will discuss their community driven work & the partnerships that allow the organization to produce work that highlights the history & contributions of... View Article
Mark your calendars for the West Edge Literary Festival on Saturday, April 5th, at the West Edge Factory in Huntington, WV! Celebrate the incredible talent of Appalachian writers with a day full of engaging workshops, thought-provoking discussions, and live performances. Discover how the literary arts contribute to West Virginia’s thriving creative economy. Featuring: Sara Henning,... View Article
Amy McCallister-Ethel, Resource Development Manager, Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State, Inc. Amy McCallister-Ethel is a seasoned communications and public relations professional with over 22 years of experience. She began her career working with companies in the West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio regions, steadily advancing to collaborate with Silicon Valley startups and innovative product launches... View Article
April 25, Women Belong in All Places Where Decisions Are Being Made:Jan Radar, Director, Mayor’s Council of Public Health & Drug Control Policy
