Our first big goal is to create a space for artists and makers of all kinds to visit, learn, teach, and create through the rehabilition of the Milltown Building as a community arts hub. A space for workshops - art shows - performance arts - and creating in all forms.

• Music

• Pottery

• Fiber Work

• Glass

• Performing Arts

• Woodworking

• Making

• Creating

• Tinkering

Milltown Foundation Richwood currently owns the former Recreation Center built by the Cherry River Boom and Lumber Company for its employees.  In 1939 the building was acquired by the Nicholas County Board of Education and the beloved Milltown School ran there until the late 1970s. Former students still speak of the homemade bread smells greeting them every morning and the excellent teachers. Craig and Judy Lipscomb drew up a floor plan of the school as they remember it. The earlier version of the building was a mystery until Sue Wilcox found a clipping in her father’s trunk. 

Recently, architectural plans were undertaken by TBD Studios under Omar Hakeem’s lead and the building was found to be sound.  Funding for this was provided with an Appalachian Regional Commission Power Grant and support from the WV Community Development Hub and DARRE initiative.

Studies show that people are happier when they are engaged in creative projects. We hope to create a space that makes room for that engagement.