The theme for the upcoming art exhibition is “Appalachian Innovation: Crafting the Future,” and members of the Marshall community and surrounding Appalachian community are invited to participate and express their visions of the future through art, poetry and craftsmanship.
“This exhibition serves as a platform for showcasing forward-thinking ideas and creative solutions that redefine Appalachia’s story as we move toward the future,” said Kacy Lovelace, an assistant professor and research and student success librarian at Marshall. “We encourage submissions that explore new perspectives, challenge conventions, and reimagine what is possible in our region.”
Various forms of art are encouraged — from painting to sculpture to fibers to poetry and more — to express Appalachian identity and inspire dialogue about innovation and its role in shaping the region’s collective future.
The deadline for electronic submissions is Nov. 25. In-person submissions can be dropped off at Drinko Library between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 5, and between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 6. For more information, contact Kacy Lovelace at kacy.lovelace@marshall.edu or Michelle Alford at alford4@marshall.edu and for registration, visit https://libguides.marshall.edu/libraryartexhibitions/2025.