Art From Within at West Edge Factory
West Edge Factory hosted its 3rd Annual Art From Within Exhibition in the Turret Gallery on December 4, 2025. The event brought together the community to showcase this year's artists and highlight this unique program that empowers adults with disabilities through meaningful art education and creative exploration!
Art From Within is a vibrant arts program for adults with disabilities, housed at the West Edge Factory. In a community workshop setting, artists come together to explore themes through clay, printmaking, mosaic sculpture, and a wide variety of 2D painting and drawing mediums.
The program runs annually from March through December and culminates in a public exhibition held in the Turret Gallery, where artists showcase both individual pieces and collaborative works. Each group session encourages skill-building, experimentation, and connection.
Since its launch in March 2023 with just nine artists, Art From Within has grown to include 20 artists across three groups, each of which meets monthly to create, learn, and grow together. The program continues to retain all original participants, reflecting the strong sense of purpose, belonging, and joy shared by everyone involved.
To inquire about the program, contact Gina Milum at [email protected].
Learn More about the Program
Written by Gentry Porter, Fall 2025 Creative Placemaking Intern through Marshall University’s HerdWork program, this piece highlights the heart of Art From Within—a growing studio program at West Edge Factory that empowers adults with disabilities to create, connect, and thrive. The story captures how a simple spark of inspiration became one of Coalfield Development’s most meaningful Creative Placemaking initiatives. Read the story here.
