Housing Development Alliance, Inc.
Building Homes, Building Community
Since 1993
Optional Programming Opportunities
The following groups and individuals
from our community would like to
share their crafts, culture, and stories with
you!
Appalachian Artisan Center:
Guided Tours, Catered Craft Demonstrations (fee), Visit the KY School of Craft,
and more!
Host: Stuart Burrill, Executive Director and staff
Location: Appalachian Artisan Center, 16 W. Main St., Hindman, KY 41822
The Appalachian Artisan Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to arts and heritage based economic development and education. Located in downtown Hindman by the renowned Kentucky School of Craft, featuring programs in Blacksmithing (to come), Jewelry Making, and Furniture Making, the Appalachian Artisan Center features works of native Appalachians in various medias. Most art at the center is for sale. Visit their website for more information, www.artisancenter.net.
Museum Tour
Hostess: Martha Quigley, Director of Bobby Davis Museum & Park
Location: The Bobby Davis Museum in located at 234 Walnut Street, Hazard,
Kentucky 41701.
The Bobby Davis Museum demonstrates local history of Hazard and Perry County. This workshop lasts about one hour, and can accommodate up to 50 participants in your group. Free of charge.
Visit to Appalshop
Host: Scott Lucero, Professor at Hazard Community and Technical College
Location: Appalshop is located at 91 Madison Avenue, Whitesburg, Kentucky
41858.
Participants will receive a guided tour of Appalshop, a multi-disciplinary arts and education center in the heart of Appalachia producing original films, video, theater, music and spoken-word recordings, radio, photography, multimedia, and books. Participants will tour the facility, view a documentary in Appalshop theatre, and possibly meet with filmmakers as they are available. This workshop lasts approximately 3-4 hours, and requires participants to have transportation from Hazard to Whitesburg (approximately 32 miles). Visit Appalshop's website for more information on their facility, www.appalshop.org.
Scott will provide a guided tour for free. Appalshop's fees still apply.
Building Homes,
Building Community
Since 1993
HDA, Inc.
P.O. Box 7284
Hazard, KY 41702
606.436.0497