[company_age]55.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]Appalshop is a non-profit media arts center based in Whitesburg, Kentucky, dedicated to documenting and revitalizing the traditions and creativity of Appalachia. Founded in 1969, Appalshop has a long history of producing films, radio programs, theater productions, and other media that explore the region's rich cultural heritage and social issues. The organization is known for its commitment to community-based storytelling, working with local residents to create works that reflect their experiences and perspectives. Appalshop also operates the Appalachian Media Institute (AMI), which provides training and resources for aspiring media makers in the region. Appalshop's unique approach to media production and its dedication to social justice have made it a leading voice for Appalachia and a model for community-based media organizations around the world.[/description][ps]Film, radio, theater, archive, record label, youth media programs, community outreach, solar energy initiatives.[/ps]