Founded in 1979, McArts Fine Arts Organization, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established to foster arts, culture, education, and history in and for McDowell County, West Virginia.  Founded by local educator/writer, Jean Battlo, McArts' mission since its inception has been to promote, perform, and present works of artistic value that contribute to the quality of life in McCowell County.  As an underserved area in the arts, McArts has received its essential funding from the state of WV, through the constant efforts of Senator John Pat Fanning.  For the past 28 years, McArts has served as McDowell County's central arts advocate and agent for local artists and their works.