In 1997, the West Virginia Legislature hosted the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC). While entertaining lawmakers from 13 Southern States, state lawmakers touted a conference theme entitled “The Art and Soul of the Mountains”.
In 2009, lawmakers continue to support the talents and inspiration of artisans and musicians, both young and old, whose diligence and love of craftsmanship and performing arts maintains the backbone of the state’s heart and soul.
Performing in the Rotunda during “Arts Day”, musicians from Capital and South Charleston High Schools’ Combined Orchestra, graced the rising dome with a classical repartee. The group recently returned from Atlanta, Georgia, where they participated in the 2009 National Orchestra Festival.
Steve Cassel, Tamarack Foundation member, provides an artistic insight into acrylic painting. The foundation is a statewide, independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to stimulate a creative economy by providing small business training and support services to artisans in all 55 counties.
