“Show Your Pride” Window Display Contest
Charleston, WV CharlestonUsing the colors of the rainbow, businesses throughout Charleston use their storefronts to turn the city in to a work of art! Vote for your favorite on the Rainbow Pride WV Facebook page through June 23rd. Winner will be announced Monday, June 24th! Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear […]
Stories are Made, Loop by Loop Exhibition
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, CharlestonThis exhibit features local, regional, and international artists using the traditional technique of rug hooking to document and explore social, emotional, and personal topics. Using a variety of materials, from wool fabric to recycled plastics, these artists pull strips through an open weave fabric to create loops, pile, and texture. Rug hooking is steeped in […]
Downtown Open
Sidewalks of Downtown CharlestonCharleston Area Alliance invites you to head to downtown Charleston and enjoy this pop up putt putt course sponsored by West Virginia American Water. You may pick up and return putters and balls at any of these locations: Taylor Books, Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille, Art Emporium or Tony the Tailor. THANK YOU to […]
Community Keys
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston +2 moreWhat happens when you combine public art and musical instruments? Community Keys! Visit the Capitol Market, GoMart Ballpark, and Kanawha County Public Library and visit local artists turning pianos into works of art right before your eyes! Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below […]
Born of Rebellion: West Virginia Statehood and the Civil War exhibit
WV State Capitol 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, CharlestonThis comprehensive, large-scale experience covers sectional tensions within Virginia preceding the Civil War, the violence and chaos of the war surrounding West Virginia’s formation, and its difficult aftermath as the new state struggled to forge its destiny during Reconstruction.
KCPL Tiny Art Competition
Kanawha County Public LibraryTiny art, made at the Kanawha County Public Library's Main Library, will be on display on the library’s third floor, showcasing how art – big or small – can be impactful! Come vote for your favorites throughout FestivALL. Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey […]
FestivALL Princess Exhibit
Kanawha County Public LibraryFestivALL Princess Exhibit June 14-23 | Library Hours In honor of FestivALL’s 20th year, view costumes, props, masks and more highlighting the evolution of the FestivALL Princess, June 14th-23rd. While there, learn more about the woman behind the mask, Jude Binder, and her vast contributions to the arts. Kanawha County Public Library 3rd Floor Magic […]
FestivALL Archives Exhibit
Kanawha County Public LibraryFestivALL Archives Exhibit June 14-23 | Library Hours Take a trip down memory lane with FestivALL as we celebrate 20 years of the arts! Check out this curated exhibit featuring pieces of public art and photos of events past throughout FestivALL 2024, June 14-23, at the Kanawha County Public Library's 3rd floor. Have a few […]
2024 Art-for-ALL Kids’ Juried Art Exhibition
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, CharlestonArt-for-ALL Kids' Juried Art Exhibition June 14-23 | Clay Center Hours Art-for-ALL is a juried art exhibition open to children in grades Pre-K through 6th in 13 WV counties at The Clay Center.Check out the exhibition in the Ticketing Lobby of the Clay Center or on the FestivALL Neighborhood Arts Facebook page. Exhibition open during Clay Center […]
Dizzy Doc Balloon Sculpture
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, CharlestonBack by popular demand!Aaron Hay (Dizzy Doc) will construct a massive balloon sculpture, the likes of which have delighted FestivALL attendees for years. Enjoy visits throughout the creation starting June 11, and see the complete creation on June 17!For over 24 years, Aaron has been making art with the medium of Balloons! This amazing art-form […]
Art Scavenger Hunt
Charleston, WV CharlestonCan YOU solve the riddles? Each day two pieces of art created by local artists will be hidden somewhere throughout Charleston! Follow FestivALL and Arts Amplified on social media to get a clue towards finding the hidden artwork. First one to find it gets to keep it! Find it or not, share a photo from your hunt using #FestivArtHunt24 […]
How to Craft a Wood Rose – Black Locust Workshop
Black Locust Woodshop 818 Lee Street E, CharlestonLearn the process of crafting your own arrangement of wooden roses with our beginner class. This 90-minute class will provide you with everything you need to walk out of the shop with your very own arrangement of wood roses including a vase.
Dress For Success Recycle the Runway Fashion Show
Hale Street CenterStep into the world of high fashion at Dress For Success' Recycle the Runway Fashion Show! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with fierce fashion competition, live music, mouthwatering bites, and an exclusive shopping experience. Don't miss your chance to be part of this stylish extravaganza!
Community Drum Circle
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, CharlestonCreate beautiful, soothing, and exciting rhythms with drummers of all levels and ages. No experience is necessary.Instruments available but bring a drum or shaker if you have one. Chairs provided. Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and of course want to hear […]
Trivia Night with Folklore Music Exchange
Fife Street Brewing 180 Summers St, CharlestonCome down to Fife Street Brewing with your friends and take part in trivia night with the folks from Folklore Music Exchange.
Shakespeareoke
Short Story Brewing 186 Summers Street, CharlestonBecome a Bard at Short Story Brewing alongside actors from Rustic Mechanical! Watch some of Shakespeare’s greatest works come to life and take part in the fun by performing monologues, sonnets, dialogues, couplets and more. Sponsored by Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below […]