For generations, communities across Appalachia were built on industries like coal, timber, tobacco, and manufacturing. As those industries have declined, many towns have been left searching for new opportunities that allow people to build meaningful careers without leaving home.

PEAK (Powering the Economy through Arts in Kentucky) believes the arts are more than culture; they are a catalyst for economic growth.

By investing in filmmakers, artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals, we're creating sustainable livelihoods that strengthen local communities. Through workforce training, paid internships, educational programs, festivals, and creative entrepreneurship, we're helping build an economy that values innovation, storytelling, and local talent.

Your support helps create jobs, develop the next generation of creators, and provide new pathways to prosperity throughout Appalachia.

Together, we can honor our heritage while building a future where creativity powers the economy and opportunity stays close to home.

Join us in creating sustainable livelihoods through the arts.