“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 […]
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 […]
Children’s Art Fair
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., CharlestonThe Children’s Art Fair is the perfect two days of family fun! The Children’s Art Fair & Sale offers young artists the chance to interact with each other and the public. Invited artists and groups offer free make-and-take art activities, kid-friendly performances take the stage all day long, and children have the opportunity to participate […]
Capitol Street Art Fair
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., CharlestonHead downtown two days art, music, and more! We’ve invited over 60+ local and regional artisans to sell and display their wares in bath & body, books, fine art, jewelry, glass work, pottery, photography, printmaking, woodwork, textiles and more. Live music and other entertainment will also delight you for two days of fun in the […]
Poems While You Wait
Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, CharlestonWV Poet Laureate Marc Harshman along with fellow poets will create original, one-of-a-kind poems designed just for you!Visit the poets in the Taylor Books Annex Gallery, select a topic, and they'll begin writing! $5 suggested donation to purchase a poem goes back to FestivALL. Thank you for your support! Have a few minutes to help us […]
SLC Super Saturday: Art Adventures at Your Library
Kanawha County Public LibraryPlanned in conjunction with FestivALL, your library friends are ready for everyone to stop by and register for Summer Library Club, play lawn games, try your hand at splash painting, vote for your favorites in the Tiny Art Show, and enjoy free snacks! The fun is on the Library’s Capitol Street Plaza from 11am to […]
The Wine & Jazz Music Festival
University of Charleston 2300 MacCorkle Ave SE,, CharlestonAre you a fan of great music, amazing drinks, and tasty food? Then you won't want to miss the 2024 Wine & Jazz Music Festival presented by Fund for the Arts and co-presenter, Spilman Thomas & Battle! Taking place on the lush lawn at the University of Charleston, this year's Festival promises to be the […]
Charleston Light Opera Guild’s production of “The Prom”
Charleston Light Opera GuildThe Prom is a musical with music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin based on an original concept by Jack Wiertel. Four narcissistic Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So, when they hear trouble is brewing about a small town prom, they […]