MAD News

Mountain Arts District member, The Arts Center, is holding its Annual Gala Exhibition from  August 2 to September 25, 2021. The Gala Exhibit is a fine arts benefit and exhibition […]

MADWV member Augusta Heritage Center is hosting an “Augusta Block Party” featuring The Hooten Hallers on July 23rd and 24th at the El Gran Sabor restaurant in downtown Elkins. The […]

MADWV member, Buxton & Landstreet Gallery & Studios, located Thomas, WV, has original artwork by regional and Appalachian artists…you are sure to find something unique while you drink in the […]

Chance McCoy (GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist formerly of Old Crow Medicine Show) and Justin Golden (traditional blues from Richmond VA) will perform Thursday, June 24 (7 pm Eastern)* at the Elkins Railyard […]

Mountain Arts District member, The Elkins Sewing Center, hosted a free Facebook Live class June 5, 2021. Watch the video on their Facebook page to get the scoop on all […]

Just For Kids—Upcycling Fun Wednesday, June 16, 2021 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM This class will allow kids, ages 8-11, to make their own creations with the process of “upcycling,” […]

Members of our summer heritage workshop series will once again be treated to everything Augusta has to offer. Study with over 75 traditional culture-bearers and master artists in bluegrass, blues, […]

Shop for unique gifts at the Art in Green Bank from the comfort of your home! The Art in Green Bank has a new online store that includes unique and […]

MADWV member Augusta Heritage Center will hold online classes and both online and in-person events for this summer’s season: Augusta’s Online Heritage Workshop Series Members of our summer heritage workshop […]

It’s ramps season! In need of inspiration or just looking to switch it up? Stop by the Elkins Depot Welcome Center or call at 304-635-7803 to get your ramp cookbook […]

Augusta and the WV Humanities Council present “A Visit with Master Artist Elizabeth LaPrelle” on March 30th at 7pm. Elizabeth LaPrelle will share stories about some of her Appalachian music […]

Lonnie Norwood will share songs and stories from his life-long journey with gospel music on Chicago’s South Side. Watch live or see the archived session at: https://www.facebook.com/AugustaHeritageCenter/live You can also […]

Tim O’Brien will present tunes and stories that highlight the connections between Irish and Appalachian music and culture on February 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Maggie Brown has crafted a unique performance style designed to both educate and entertain on February 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Applications are now being accepted for the FY21 Rural Youth Engagement through Public Art Grant from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the West Virginia […]

Please consider giving works of art for Christmas. No matter the day, it’s important that you support your local artists, especially in this time of COVID. Visit the the following […]

Big Band Jazz in Black West Virginia Presented by Christopher Wilkinson Tuesday, October 20 @ 7 pm by The Augusta Heritage Center on Facebook Live, Zoom The coal fields of […]

Marketing Rountable Featuring Christine Keller of CHRIZART September 29, 2020 7:30 to 8:30 pm Join us for this ZOOM EVENT Log In Information: 304-591-3345; PW: 3345 Join with Mountain Arts […]

The The National Consortium for Creative Placemaking is holding monthly webinars on Creative Placemaking. Creative Placemaking is the next big idea in leading communities through healing and recovery. Get the […]

Ben’s Old Loom Barn, located in Davis, WV, has rugs, placemats, runners, stoles, towels, baskets, afghans, and many other hand crafted items for both home and gifts . The shop […]

The Pocahontas County Arts Council (PCAC) is a nonprofit that promotes local art. They are located at the Green Bank Art Center, Durbin Art Center and the PCAC’s Little Yellow […]

Over the next few weeks, The State Arts Office at the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History will be facilitating a series of free-form and topic-focused discussions centered […]

Kathy Mattea headlines online events on Augusta’s Cajun & Creole Week of July 5th-10th, 2020

Virtual Networking Event for Artists | June 30, 2020

Voting for the Mountain Arts District’s 2020 High School Student Art Contest  begins soon. Members of the public can vote for their favorite art entries on the Mountain Arts District […]

“I was first introduced to felting in 1993 at an Augusta Heritage Center class with Beth Beede. It was love at first sight!”

(Updated 4/23/2020) Below, we are providing a list of funding and support opportunities for artists. If you come across additional opportunities, let us know so we can include it in […]

Artistry On Main is an Artist’s Co-op in Buckhannon, West Virginia.

Kathryn Gillispie is interviewed by our William Pounds. She works with the non-profit Art in Green Bank to teach art classes after having worked as an art teacher in West […]

This is an interview with JoLynn Powers, who blogs at https://westvirginiamountainmama.com/ and creates public art and murals. She lives in Upshur county and is currently working on restoring the Golden […]

Our featured event for this month is West Virginia Day at the Randolph County Arts Center! ” Designed to highlight our state’s beauty, our West Virginia Celebration is poised to […]

Our featured event for the month, Spring into Art with Artistry on Main (opening reception April 12th) Artistry on main got Spring started right with art showcase and reception at […]

Our featured event for the month, Thomas’s Art Walk of March 16th. So, what goes on at a Thomas art walk? The galleries open up and the people come out. […]