Commentary: As COVID-19 Separates Appalachians, Art Can Bring Us Back Together
Written by Valerie Guido Bailey for 100 Days in Appalachia
Art has been my close companion since I was a child. What began as a simple dance class evolved with time to become an integral part of my identity; it is always with great pride that I share I am an artist.
Its involvement in my life has grown with me over the years. As I began to learn more about the world, I found art became a guiding hand, helping me navigate the myriad of experiences I encountered. It has been an outlet to process pain and a means of celebrating joy. It is where I retreat when I need time to myself, and it is what I use to genuinely connect with others.
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Clarksburg, West Virginia’s, Robinson Grand continue to operate creatively; holiday virtual content on tap
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Despite not having its large-scale live events for much of the year, Clarksburg’s Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center continues to navigate successfully through the pandemic, utilizing its facility in innovative ways and looking optimistically to 2021.