OUR MISSION is to CELEBRATE and NURTURE the ARTISTRY and STRENGTH of APPALACHIAN WOMEN

The Mountain Grrl Experience is an exciting art and music event with intent to feature and promote the creativity of women in Appalachia in a safe and supportive environment. For three days in June, the City of Pikeville will be our home and gathering place where ALL are welcome.

Our VISION is a world where all females are safe and equally respected.

The Mountain Grrl Experience will feature musical performances, art displays, interactive workshops and educational programs.

Proceeds will benefit the

Pike County Domestic Violence Coalition

This group collects and creates resources, using Turning Point Kentucky’s helpline for local people in domestic violence situations.

You can reach the Turning Point helpline 24/7 at (800)649-6605, or by texting (606)792-2291.

Globally

More than 1 in 3 women experience gender-based violence in their lifetime
More than 5 women or girls are killed very hour by someone in their own family
Less than 40% of women who experience violence seek help of any sort

Source: UN Women

In Kentucky:

45.3% of women and 35.5% of men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner within their lifetime. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please contact one of Kentucky’s 15 programs supporting all survivors of domestic violence.

https://www.zerov.org/

Available 24/7 - National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656- HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

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Appalachian Women helping Appalachian Women

We are proud to announce that proceeds from the 2024 event garnered $2,000 in funds to donate to our charity of choice, Oasis Farm.

“The Mountain Grrl Experience has been a kindling force keeping my fire burning for years and their support to myself and countless other women across Eastern Kentucky has had an immeasurable impact. Because of their support we’re able to keep this mission moving forward. Thank you for the bottom of my heart to all those who came out to support this fantastic group of women.” Jessy Workman, CEO, Oasis Farms

With proceeds from the 2022 & 2023 events, The Mountain Girl Experience raised $3,500.00 in funds to donate to the Perry Cline WestCare Emergency Shelter in Pikeville, KY and Turning Point Domestic Violence Services in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.

“The monetary gift from the Mountain Girl Experience is being used to purchase art and craft supplies, pottery classes and to purchase tickets to local music events. Turning Point is grateful for the chance to make these purchases and enrich the lives of the people we serve."...Connie Little, Executive Director, Turning Point

With proceeds from the 2021 event, the Mountain Grrl Experience proudly made a donation of $1350.00 to the Perry Cline WestCare Emergency Shelter in Pikeville, KY.