Filmmaker Pamela Tanner Boll to offer keynote at Parkersburg Piccalilli Artists’ Conference
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PARKERSBURG -- Academy Award-winning filmmaker Pamela Tanner Boll will headline the Parkersburg Piccalilli Artists' Conference on Sept. 19, with her keynote presentation "Freedom in the Process: Creating for Its Own Sake.”
Boll, celebrated for "Born Into Brothels" and "Who Does She Think She Is?", is renowned for empowering artists and telling transformative stories.
Her work as a director and producer often centers on themes of social justice, creative resilience and ecological renewal. Her films have garnered attention at major festivals and have been praised by outlets like The New York Times for their engaging perspective and emotional resonance.
Boll is committed to amplifying women's stories, especially mothers in the arts.
Parkersburg Piccalilli is a day for artists, educators, college students, and organizations or anyone with a passion for art. The conference features a variety of hands-on workshops and networking opportunities, from furniture painting and graphic design tips to Huichol yarn painting, storytelling through video, financial planning for creatives, and more. Attendees can craft their own schedule, recharge, learn new skills, and connect with fellow art lovers in an energizing "art spa day" setting.
Breakfast, a catered buffet lunch and all-day access to workshops are included. Registration remains open until Sept. 15, with sign-up online at .
This conference is supported by the Parkersburg Art Center, West Virginia University at Parkersburg, the Arts Collaborative of the MOV, People's Bank, Clutch Collective, Wit & Whimzy and iHeartMedia. For more information, contact info@parkersburgartcenter.org.