artslink

What artslink does

ArtsLink is a nonprofit community arts organization headquartered at the Francis Creative Arts Center (202 Maple Avenue, New Martinsville, West Virginia) that produces accessible arts programming for residents of Wetzel and Tyler counties in West Virginia and Monroe County, Ohio. The organization's mission is to foster and sustain local artistic resources and to make the arts accessible to all, with programming rooted in Appalachian heritage and Ulster-Scots folk traditions. Operations are lean: one paid staff member (Administrative Coordinator Donna Earley) supported by a 17-member volunteer board of directors.

ArtsLink's core product portfolio includes the free summer Coffeehouse Series (approximately five outdoor concerts per season), the ticketed Concert Series featuring regional and national touring acts, the annual Arts in the Park July 4th community festival, and the Missoula Children's Theatre residency program that engages over 50 local youth per production. The underlying technology stack is minimal: a WordPress website with The Events Calendar plugin and standard calendar export integrations; there is no proprietary platform or digital product. Programming is delivered through a venue network including the owned Francis Creative Arts Center plus partner venues — Lincoln Theater, Parlor Theater at Doolin Center, Gold Derrick Gallery, and Bruce Park.

Revenue is generated through a mix of annual membership fees, individual donations (including GivingTuesday campaigns), ticketed event sales at modest price points ($5-25 per seat), corporate and individual sponsorships (notably First Mutual Bank, EQT Foundation, Antero Foundation), and institutional grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the WV Commission on the Arts, and the WV Department of Tourism. Donors also have access to the West Virginia Neighborhood Investment Program, which provides up to 50% in state tax credits on contributions of $500 or more. The go-to-market motion is event-driven and community-embedded, relying on local radio (WETZ/WYMJ), word-of-mouth, board member networks, and the organization's website rather than paid acquisition channels.

Name

artslink

Legal name

ArtsLink

Website

https://artslinkwv.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ArtsLink is a nonprofit community arts organization in New Martinsville, West Virginia, that delivers accessible concerts, theater productions, and cultural festivals to residents of Wetzel and Tyler counties (WV) and Monroe County (OH), funded through memberships, donations, sponsorships, and state/federal arts grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Arts Services

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD), Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC)

Keywords

• Community arts programming
• Live concert series
• Youth theater productions
• Arts education programs
• Community cultural events

Headquarters

HQ city

New Martinsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ArtsLink generates revenue through annual membership fees from individuals who join to support the arts and receive benefits.
2. Donations and Contributions: The organization accepts donations via mail (check/money order) and online (PayPal/credit card). Also participates in GivingTuesday fundraising campaigns.
3. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticketed events including Concert Series performances with tiered pricing for members, non-members, and students.
4. Sponsorships: Local businesses and organizations sponsor events like the Coffeehouse Series (First Mutual Bank) and individual concerts, providing financial support.
5. Neighborhood Investment Program: West Virginia state program where donors contributing minimum $500 can receive up to 50% back in state tax credits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ArtsLink is a community-based nonprofit arts organization that produces and presents performing arts programming for residents of New Martinsville, WV and surrounding counties. It operates the free summer Coffeehouse Series, a ticketed Concert Series featuring regional and touring artists, the annual Arts in the Park community festival, and youth theater residencies with Missoula Children's Theatre, all delivered through its Francis Creative Arts Center and partner venues.

Product overview

ArtsLink is a community arts organization offering a portfolio of programs centered on making arts accessible to the New Martinsville, WV region. Its core offerings include the free summer Coffeehouse Series of outdoor concerts, the ticketed Concert Series featuring professional performers, the annual Arts in the Park festival, Missoula Children's Theatre productions for youth, a membership program, and donation/fundraising initiatives. The organization operates primarily from the Francis Creative Arts Center and partners with local venues including the Lincoln Theater and Parlor Theater at Doolin Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coffeehouse Series A free summer concert series featuring live music performances at the Francis Creative Arts Center Performance Deck, showcasing local and regional musicians across various genres including bluegrass, country, and folk.
• Concert Series (25-26 Season) Ticketed concert programming featuring professional touring and regional performers including the Dalí String Quartet, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Robin Spielberg, Hiroya Tsukamoto, and other touring artists at venues including the Lincoln Theater and Parlor Theater at Doolin Center.
• Arts in the Park Annual Independence Day festival featuring arts and crafts demonstrations, exhibits from regional artists, live music, and community activities held at Bruce Park in New Martinsville.
• Missoula Children's Theatre Productions Annual children's theatre program hosting week-long residencies with Missoula Children's Theatre, providing approximately 50 roles for local children in grades 1 through 12 and culminating in public performances.
• Membership Program Annual membership program offering community members opportunities to support and participate in arts programming, with member pricing on ticketed events and involvement in organizational governance.
• Donations and Fundraising Financial support programs including online and mail-in donations, GivingTuesday campaigns, and the West Virginia Neighborhood Investment Program for tax-credit eligible contributions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 local children participate in each Missoula Children's Theatre production
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First Mutual BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary sponsor of the Coffeehouse Series, providing financial support that enables free admission to all concerts. The partnership is ongoing across multiple seasons (2025, 2026).
• City of New Martinsville Parks & Recreation CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor funding partner providing financial support for events including Coffeehouse Series, Arts in the Park, Missoula Children's Theatre, and Concert Series. Co-organizer of community events.
• WETZ/WYMJ RadiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station providing promotional support and on-air mentions for ArtsLink events. Ongoing partner across multiple events and seasons.
• West Virginia Northern Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution providing financial support and promotional assistance for ArtsLink events.
• Missoula Children's TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational children's theater organization that tours productions to local communities, providing opportunities for over 50 local children to participate in theatrical productions each summer.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tamarack Foundation: West Virginia-based nonprofit arts foundation supporting artists and cultural programming across the state. Directly comparable as a WV-focused nonprofit arts intermediary operating in the same Appalachian regional ecosystem and referenced as a partner on ArtsLink's own site.
• Carnegie Hall (Lewisburg, WV): Historic performing arts venue and presenter in rural Greenbrier County, WV. Comparable as a small-market WV performing arts presenter offering concert and community programming to similar rural Appalachian audiences.
• Greenbrier Valley Theatre: Regional professional theater company based in Lewisburg, WV producing mainstage and children's theater productions. Directly comparable as a WV-based performing arts nonprofit delivering concert and youth theater programming in a small Appalachian market.
• Missoula Children's Theatre: National touring children's theater organization running week-long residencies in rural communities. Comparable as ArtsLink's touring children's theater partner and a structural analog for how small communities deliver professional youth theater programming.
• Beckley Arts Center: Community arts organization in Beckley, WV offering exhibits, classes, and cultural programming. Comparable as another small-city WV nonprofit arts organization serving a similar rural Appalachian audience with mixed educational and exhibit programming.

Regional players

• Paramount Arts Center: Performing arts venue in Ashland, KY presenting touring concerts and community shows across the Ohio Valley region. Comparable as a similarly-sized rural-Appalachian performing arts presenter serving an adjacent tri-state geography.

Broad incumbents

• West Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Statewide professional symphony orchestra based in Charleston, WV. Comparable as a larger WV-based performing arts nonprofit presenting ticketed concerts with educational/outreach components, though operating at substantially greater scale.
• Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC): Federal economic development agency funding cultural and community initiatives across Appalachia. Comparable as a regional institutional funder whose grant framework shapes programming capacity for rural WV arts nonprofits like ArtsLink.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ArtsLinkWV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/artslink-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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