When West Virginian creative entrepreneurs are given the boost needed to build their businesses and access new markets, the results include increased national visibility, healthier communities, and a stronger economy reflecting our state's proud heritage of art and craft. Creative innovation comprises a vital and growing piece of our economy.The Tamarack Foundation for the Arts provides the means to accelerate this growth. Business training and education; financial assistance; and building bridges between creatives, consumers, government, the nonprofit sector and West Virginia communities are just a few of the strategies we employ.