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ArtsLink Mission ArtsLink is dedicated to fostering and sustaining the rich artistic resources that are essential to the communities we serve and making the arts accessible to all. Donna EarleyAdministrative Coordinator Creative Resources Due to its location West Virginia has a strong Appalachian background and culture. The states folk singing dancing and music are influenced by the Ulster Scots people ScotsIrish who came from the IrelandScotland Border between 1717 and 1775. There are a number of festivals in the state that celebrate the traditional Appalachian heritage and culture.