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October 24, 2025

# How to Create a WVCN Account

## To create a WVCN account, you must first apply to become a member of the West Virginia Creative Network.

To create a WVCN account, you must first apply to become a member of the West Virginia Creative Network.**[Pick a membership & fill out an application here to get started.](https://wvcreativenetwork.org/memberships/)**<https://wvcreativenetwork.org/memberships/>

Our **Connect** Membership is free for West Virginia residents. To qualify for free membership, you must be an artist, arts organization, or creatively-based business currently based in West Virginia. Students from WV who are currently studying outside of the state are also eligible for free membership provided your primary residential address is within West Virginia. 

Not from West Virginia? Originally from here and moved away? We’re happy to welcome creatives with ties to our state into the membership! Please designate where you’re currently living in your application. You’ll be invited to join at our **Create** or **Champion** membership levels depending on your current creative career goals. 

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