Since 2015 the New River Gorge Creative Residency has afforded writers and artists the unique opportunity to live and work at Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals in Fayetteville, WV. In past years a singular resident has been chosen but this winter, THREE creatives have been awarded the residency.

By tripling the number of residency recipients, and by selecting all West Virginia based creatives, we aim to highlight and celebrate the diverse artistic talent thriving throughout the Mountain State.

The New River Gorge Creative Residency is designed to provide creatives with a beautiful space to develop their skills while devoting uninterrupted time to a particular project. The winners of this year’s New River Gorge Creative Residency are Matt Browning, Carly Thaw and Kimberly Trathen.

A reception for the New River Gorge Creative Residency recipients will take place Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 6:30 pm at The Grove in Fayetteville, WV. All three creatives will be in attendance to discuss and show their work. Join us!