Blending Education & Art: Head to the Hills Studio’s Mission to Preserve WV Stories

SummaryIn this episode of Kinfolk, host Dan speaks with Jenna Reed Hill, an artist and educator from West Virginia. Jenna shares her journey of integrating local culture into her art, the impact of her work on the community, and her experiences as a small business owner. The conversation delves into the importance of creativity in education, tips for teachers on engaging students and the community, and how personal experiences, including grief, have shaped her artistic expression. Jenna emphasizes the significance of storytelling through art and the ways in which she honors her late mother through her creative endeavors.Head to the Hills Studiohttps://www.instagram.com/headtothehillsstudio/?igsh=cG9qODQycHExcHV5#Illustrated by Jenna Reed Hill, written by Cheryl Warehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C_fkhrzxyDj/?igsh=MXZ6dWx2N2V3Y2d3YQ%3D%3DBlack Light Art Showhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C59o7x0M0nE/?igsh=YjJ3c2FkZzllbXA5Host NotesI ran into some tech issues however I did not want to leave the rapid fire questions out!1. Where’s your favorite spot in West Virginia? • PipestemState Park2. What is one art tool or utensil that you couldn’t live without? • Lino Cutter3. When you’re needing a boost of creativity, what is your go-to song? • Anything by Lana Del Rey