The Waymakers Collective invites all Appalachian Futurists to attend their second annual gathering happening August 18-20th, 2023 at White Pine Settlement School in Bledsoe, KY.

The event involves spending time with Appalachian artists, culture workers, organizers, activists, doers, and creatives building a just and equitable Appalachian future. This is the second annual gathering of the Waymakers Collective since its inception.

The second annual gathering will be a weekend filled with fellowship, joy, laughter, performances, peer networking, skill-building workshops, art making, film screenings, site visits, and more! Come ready to learn, share, make new connections with artists + art organizations in the region, and be inspired by the people + communities making new ways for life to thrive in the mountains.