“The mountains are calling and I must go”
—JOHN MUIR
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18 October 2021
Upcoming Classes at The Arts Center
The Arts Center located in Elkins, WV is offering Fall Mug Workshops Friday, October 22 from 6-8 pm OR Saturday, October 23 from 9-11 am Cost $30 Members and $42 […]
17 October 2021
Augusta Presents: West Virginia’s Wondrous, Wonder-filled Ghostlore with Adam Booth
The Augusta Heritage Center presents West Virginia’s Wonderous Wonder-filled Ghostlore with Adam Booth on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. West Virginia boasts a rich history of ghost stories, but don’t be […]
15 October 2021
Augusta Presents: Timber/Timbre Falling Trees and Rising Voices
The Augusta Heritage Center is excited to once again collaborate with The Royce J. and Caroline B. Watts Museum in bringing the Timber/Timbre project to life in Pocahontas County! On […]
15 October 2021
Augusta Heritage Center to be featured on Discovery Channels’ Fly Rod Chronicles
The Augusta Heritage Center just wrapped a film shoot for Fly Rod Chronicles with Curtis Fleming at Cass Scenic Railroad! Emily Miller and Gerry Milnes played some traditional songs of […]
15 October 2021
B-Movie Babylon at The Arts Center!
Do you like bad horror movies? Of course you do. Do you love to make fun of ridiculous dialogue? Of course you do. Then we have a treat for you! […]
11 October 2021
Old Brick Playhouse is Accepting Fall Apprentice Applications
The Old Brick Playhouse is accepting registrations for it’s Fall 2021 Apprentice Program. The Old Brick Apprentice Program is a safe, structured, after-school opportunity for secondary school students to engage […]
7 October 2021
Augusta to host October Old-Time Retreat 2021
The Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins, WV presents the October Old-Time Retreat 2021 at the Isaac Jackson Hotel in Elkins, WV, bringing you immersive classes, concerts, jams, open mics and […]
3 October 2021
The Arts Center presents Karen Ensor Brown Solo Exhibit
The Arts Center is showing a solo exhibit of its member Karen Ensor Brown from Tuesday, October 5th thru Thursday, November 18th in it’s member Gallery. About Karen Ensor Brown: […]
1 October 2021
Annual Juried Fall Exhibit on Display at The Arts Center
The Arts Center’s Annual Juried Fall Exhibit is on display from October 5th thru November 18th. The exhibit features artwork from residents both professional and the novice throughout West Virginia. […]
28 September 2021
Augusta Offering Free Online Jazz Lessons
The Augusta Heritage Center is offering “Huntertones Free Jazz Lessons” through its website. In this instructional series, the Huntertones present lessons based on their original composition “Togo” from their new […]
21 September 2021
Mill Whistle Presents “History Comes Alive” featuring artists Gayle Surface
The Mill Whistle Arts Co-op in Richwood WV presents “History Comes Alive in Richwood Featuring Gayle Surface.” Gayle Surface is one of many interesting people who impacted Richwood’s history. An […]
21 September 2021
Pocahontas County Artisan Co-op welcomes two new members
The Pocahontas County Artisan Co-op in Pocahontas County welcomed two new members in September—Peggy Owens is a photographer, jewlery maker, mixedmedia and acrylic painter, and stained glass artist. Eric Brumbaugh […]
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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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Traditional Music, Dance, and Folkways
Painting, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media
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Functional Stoneware & Porcelain Pottery
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The Randolph County Community Arts Center
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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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