2025 Exhibitions/Presenters
Mark Anderson, Photographer
Mark Anderson’s vivid graffiti corner photographs capture street art in cities from New Orleans to New York to Ljubljana. His works are filled with voices calling out for attention and challenging the mainstream.
Molly Vick, documentary watercolors of Preston County
The late Molly Vick grew up and lived in suburban Washington, D.C, where she was a dancer and studio owner. But her family owned property in Preston County, W.Va., and Molly was a frequent visitor to the cabin on Cheat Mountain. After an injury prevented her from dancing, Molly turned to documenting a vanishing way of life in Preston County and the nearby Amish Community in western Maryland. The first exhibition of that work was hosted by The Aurora Project in August 2025. In this video, Molly’s daughter, Jenny, shares the story of her mother’s fascination with the livestock auction in Terra Alta and love of the people who went there.
Ann Pancake, author
Ann Pancake is a native West Virginian, and award winning author. She has published two short story collecitons and one novel, Strange As This Weather Has Been, which was one of Kirkus Review’s Top Ten Fiction Books of the Year. With a PHD from the University of Washington, she taught at several universities before becoming a freelance writer.
Anna Nassif, American Modern Dancer
Anna discussed her prolific career in modern dance performance, music and choreography. Her five decades of work included studying under Martha Graham, teaching at the University of Wisconsin, traveling, demonstrating and lecturing around the world. Her multi-faceted talents have resulted in a fascinating life story, and numerous prestigious awards and accolades.