“The mountains are calling and I must go”
—JOHN MUIR
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10 September 2021
Augusta at ACE: American Roots Weekend
The Augusta Heritage Center and ACE Adventure Resort are teaming up to bring you an incredible weekend of music at The Lost Paddle! Ride the Gauley River during the day […]
9 September 2021
Artist Exhibit Opening in Aurora, WV
MADWV member Artspring has announced an solo exhibition for Ruth Blackwell Rogers at The Upstairs Gallery in The Old General Store in Aurora, WV. The exhibit, “World Mountains, Local Headwaters” […]
5 September 2021
Droop Mountain Studio Tour
MADWV Member BrenWood Forge & Broom along with Droop Mountain Artisans and The Yew Mountain Center presents the 3rd Annual Droop Mountain Studio Tour. in Hillboro, WV The tour runs […]
5 September 2021
Augusta Presents: Timber/Timbre: Falling Trees and Rising Voices – Logging and Music in West Virginia, 1880-1930
The Augusta Heritage Center is proud to collaborate with the West Virginia University Watts Museum on their project – “Timber/Timbre: Falling Trees and Rising Voices – Logging and Music in […]
1 September 2021
Call for Artists! The Arts Center’s 2021 Annual Fall Juried Arts Exhibit
The Art Center is now accepting artwork for it’s Fall Juried Exhibit. Truly a favorite for many artists in West Virginia. The Art Center’s Annual Juried Fall Exhibit features artwork […]
1 September 2021
Artistry on Main Offering New Art Classes
Artistry on Main in Buckhannon, West Virginia is offering new art classes. All classes must be Pre-Paid in person or over the phone at the Gallery. You must add your […]
1 September 2021
Augusta Presents: Battle of Blair Mountain Centennial
MADWV Member Augusta Heritage Center is proudly collaborating with the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum and the Blair Centennial Committee to produce an incredible event that remembers and celebrates a […]
19 August 2021
Save The Dates for the Helvetia Hoot!
MADWV member Mountain Music Trail announced that Helvetia Hoot! a mountain music, dance, craft, & culture campout will be held May 20-May 22, 2022 at The Hütte Restaurant in Helvetia, […]
14 August 2021
Buxton & Landstreet Gallery & Studios presents Georgene Novak Designs!
Buxton & Landstreet Gallery & Studios in Thomas WV announces its newest addition to the Company Store, Georgene Novak Designs! Georgene handcrafts each piece of jewelry—from earings and necklaces to […]
14 August 2021
Artists At Work invites you to view the work of June Proctor
MADWV member Artists At Work presents June Proctor, the artist behind the lens of A Second in Time—her beautiful landscape and nature photography graces our walls. Many of June’s pieces […]
9 August 2021
Buy Tickets Now for The Arts Center’s Gala Garden Party
The Arts Center announces its 20th Gala Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 6 to 9 pm in The Art Center’s Great hall. This year’s theme […]
9 August 2021
August 18th—Brown Bag Concert at The Arts Center
On Wednesday August 18th, The Arts Center present a Brown Bag Concert featuring JB Tenney, Willie Ward, and Jesse Leigh. Bring your lunch and enjoy this free concert from 12-1pm. […]
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Welcome to the West Virginia Highlands, where the creative life is a way of life.
Whether you’re planning a visit or you’ve lived here for generations, the Mountain Arts District is the place to discover the artists and artisans, writers, performers and venues that make the Mountain State a cultural treasure. From Appalachian heritage to the digital arts, from old-time music to gallery shows, search here to add artistry to your next shopping trip or weekend adventure.
If you’re looking for a unique keepsake or one-of-a kind gift, you’ll find handmade products in glass, pottery, woodworking, basketry, jewelry, photography, painting or drawing. Or if you’re seeking custom illustration or writing services for your next project, we’ve got you covered.
And when you’re looking for things to do in our area, make the Mountain Arts District your first stop to find upcoming music performances, plays, storytelling, clogging and other dancing, art installations, classes and workshops, and festivals.
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Multi/Mixed Media Artist & Educator
The Randolph County Community Arts Center
Folklorists, Oral Historians & Singer/Songwriters
Basketry & Quilted Items by Anne Beardslee
Artist Blacksmith & Appalachian Brooms
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Jewelry, Photography & Painting
Arts Educator, Performance Venue, Dance/Theater
Bronze Sponsor
Functional Stoneware & Porcelain Pottery
Traditional Music, Dance, and Folkways
Frame Shop & Services
Jeweler, Photographer, and Home Creations
Certified Professional Photographer
Painting, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media
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Nicholas County
Nicholas County is located an hour and a half east of Charleston, WV. It is home to Summersville and Richwood, WV. The area includes parts of the Gauley River National Recreation Area and Summersville Lake, the largest lake in WV with 60 miles of shoreline and 2800 acres of water.…
Braxton County
Braxton County is located in the geographic center of West Virginia. It is famous for its monsters and ghosts. A fun day trip could be to find all five giant “monster” chairs in the county. Visitors also come for the “Flatwoods Monster” Museum and ghost-hunting at the Haymond House and…
Barbour County
Civil War history is alive in Barbour County every June 3rd, when the first land engagement of the war is re-enacted each year. Though only a skirmish, it inspired protests against Virginia’s decision to secede and led to the nullification of secession at the Wheeling Convention days later. On the…
Upshur County
If you like to fish, Upshur County offers great musky, bass and trout fishing along the Buckhannon River. This river has 36 miles of flat to Class I rapids. The WV State Wildlife Center is located here and is the home of French Creek Freddie, WV’s own groundhog forecaster. Upshur…
Tucker County
Tucker County is home to one of the most diverse and active arts communities in the region. The County boasts seven art galleries, 12 open-door studios, and live music can be found nearly every night of the week — whether that’s an outdoor concert at Mill Race Park in Parsons…
Pocahontas County
In the heart of the Allegheny Mountains, Pocahontas County’s peaks and valleys have long been a destination area. Snoeshow Mountain attracts skiers and snow enthusiasts to the area. Rail travel is also popular in Pocahontas County with train rides through Durbin and Cass. Stop by Marlinton or Greenbank to see…
Randolph County
Randolph County has long been supportive of community-driven arts. The county-wide arts center provides a hub for artists in the area to exhibit and perform, businesses across the county show local artwork in their shops and storefronts, and working artists instruct classes inside and outside of school. Randolph County plays…
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