Mountain Arts District Artists

Maggi uses a variety of media to show the versatility of expression in the visual arts.

Scottie’s ceramics are made for everyday use in the home, office, kitchen and for the table.

Welcome to Elkins, a lively, arts-oriented community in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. Within the town are three National Register Historic Districts, several National Historic Landmarks, and a variety of unique shops and restaurants. Elkins has been identified as one of the 100 best small art towns in the United States and it is a West Virginia Certified Arts Community. The internationally known, Augusta Heritage Center, makes its home in Elkins on the campus of Davis and Elkins College. The “gateway” to the Monongahela National Forest, Elkins is a hub of outdoor recreation and has easy access to state parks, forests and natural landmarks. Visit the Elkins Depot Welcome Center to learn more about Randolph County and the Mountain State! Located in the heart of downtown Elkins the Welcome Center carries informational brochures on the music and arts, food and lodging options, train excursions, and West Virginia states parks. Come in and talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers to find out how to spend your time in Elkins.  

Each basket gives me the opportunity to do something totally different than the last project and the detail in each basket or tray brings me much joy.

Fascinated since childhood with color, texture, and shapes Kate has experimented with many forms of visual arts. She currently works as both a fiber artist and a fine artist. Her fiber works include wearable art in the form of hand dyed silks, wet felted wools, or silk/wool combinations as well as wall hangings, wet felted landscapes, and whimsical vessels and birdhouses. She also incorporates fiber with other materials for jewelry. As a fine artist Kate most often works in soft pastel, acrylic, and ink. She produces both landscapes and abstracts. Still obsessed with color and texture Kate’s work in all mediums draws inspiration from the natural world, particularly the mountains of West Virginia and the bays and inlets of the Chesapeake. Her work has been juried into multiple shows; has won awards; and is in private collections across the eastern United States. Find Kate’s work at: Artists at Work: 329 S Davis Ave, Elkins, WV 26241 Augusta Heritage Center: 100 Campus Dr, Elkins, WV 26241

A woodturner for about 18 years, Dave specializes in segmented woodturning.

The purpose of the Mountain Weavers Guild is to: 1) promote friendship and understanding among its members, 2) assist members in the pursuit of spinning, weaving, dyeing, and basket making through education, discussion and programs, and 3) to share our crafts through demonstration in the community. If you are interested in fiber arts, we invite you to join the guild or to attend one of our programs. The guild meets the third Saturday in January, February, March, April, June, July, September, and November, with a Christmas gathering in December. You can find us demonstrating at the Augusta Heritage Festival in August and the Mountain State Forest Festival in October. You can also attend one of our classes, taught by experienced textile weavers and guild members, and learn the craft of weaving for yourself! To learn more about the guild, to see our program schedule and recent events like us on Face Book at Mountain Weavers Guild. The Mountain Weavers Guild is a non-profit organization incorporated in the state of West Virginia.

Davis & Elkins College celebrates the arts on campus and within our community. With a wide range of performances including pop, country, classical and jazz as well as lectures, theater and dance, the Arts & Entertainment series will bring a full calendar of vibrant cultural experiences to venues across campus. Home to the largest performance venue in the area, Davis & Elkins College has a solid history of performances from the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra to popular concerts by America, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys. Arts & Entertainment events are open to the public, with tickets available online, by phone at 304-637-1255 or in person at the Davis & Elkins College Box Office. Join us in celebrating the arts! The year promises to be… More Than You Can Imagine!

ArtSpring is a 501c (3) non profit organization that operates year-round in Tucker County to connect artists, businesses, visitors, and community members. The organization was first founded as a committee of Alpine Heritage Preservation in 2010 and is headquartered at Cottrill’s Opera House in Thomas.   It is ArtSpring’s mission to be a steward of Tucker County arts. We support learning, emerging, and established artists across the spectrum of contemporary and traditional creative arts. We offer direct support to artists, promote Tucker County as an arts destination, act as the gateway to the arts of Tucker County and facilitate the engagement between the creative community and the public. Each year during memorial day weekend, ArtSpring presents ArtSpring Festival–A Tour of Tucker County Arts. The Festival aims to encourage arts-based tourism through county-wide programming and events. ArtSpring Festival has grown each year and has most recently been enjoyed by approximately 2,000 participants – good for the arts, good for business and good for Tucker County.

David M. Courtney is a designer, woodworker, and interior decorator; his work is driven by the belief that the design of a space can influence its energy and allow it to tap into the more enduring aspects of our culture. His work, which covers a wide array of objects from paneling and trim to furniture and sculpture, acknowledges both the intellect and the spirit, bringing one into harmony with the natural environment.

When Sarah is not teaching, or planning art lessons, she enjoys doing anything creative: painting, drawing, sewing, gardening, cooking, traveling, etc.

Kathryn is a juried Tamarack artist and a signature member of WV Watercolor Society.

Liz is a jeweler and a photographer in Pocahontas County. She also creates soaps, candles, and herbal creations.

Artist’s Co-op in Buckhannon West Virginia, located on Main Street and featuring the work of several artists and craftspeople. Find their events on the Events Calendar, and see their work, register for classes and more at artistryonmain.com.