”Coming Back to the Appalachian Trail” with sculpture Bridgette Mongeon

"Because I wanted to...."

In this follow up episode, Neil and Will sit down with artist, sculpture, writer, author, mentor and coach - Bridgette Mongeon.  Hear her discuss a current project she's working on that has a great deal of historical significance to Appalachia, and more specifically the Appalachian Trail.  Take a listen as she describes her process of transitioning from the traditional art form of sculpting with clay to a digital process.  With pieces that can be seen throughout the world, this project is allowing her to combine her love of hiking with her passion for art.  Find out what, or who, the subject of her current work might be and how she has found connection to the piece.  You might also hear some of Neil's favorite "Grandma" recipes and why he loves this time of year.  Also, don't forget the #AppBiz of the week: Create Appalachia!

Bridgette Mongeon - www.creativesculpture.com 

GG Project - www.grandmagatewood.com 

Go Fund Me: GG Tribute Statue -  www.gofundme.com/f/grandma-gatewood-tribute-statue

Friends of Flight 93 (Memorial Site) - www.flight93friends.org/ 

Flight 93 Memorial (Park Service) - www.nps.gov/flni/index.htm 

AppNews:

ARC Annual Conference 2023 - www.arc.gov/event/arc-2023-annual-conference/ 

ARC Inspire (Grant) Award Announcement - www.arc.gov/news/arc-awards-nearly-14-million-to-43-projects-supporting-appalachians-recovering-from-substance-use-disorder/ 

SOAR Summit 2023 - https://soar-ky.org/summit/ 

Women Warriors Summit 2023 - https://womenwarriorssummit.com/ 

Grandma's Favorite Gameday Recipes - www.southernliving.com/grandma-favorite-game-day-recipes-7569942  

#AppBiz: 

Create Appalachia - www.createappalachia.org