Spark! Places of Innovation Exhibition

Celebrate the creativity and resourcefulness of the people and ideas that emanate from Small Town America. Learn about the pioneers who carved a community out of the hills and hollers of the Gateway area, as well as the innovation of Ruth Tharpe Hunt and her world-famous cream candy business.

A special feature of the exhibit is our participation in the Youth Innovation in Rural America Initiative, which will showcase the ingenuity of our young people to be the leaders of tomorrow – and today.

The exhibit will showcase the unique spirit of Mount Sterling and Montgomery County, where creativity and ingenuity are as thick as the morning mist that rises from our rolling hills.

Join us at the Gateway Regional Arts Center to discover the stories of the people who helped shape our community, and experience the “spark” that made Mount Sterling the special place it is today.