Tiny 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 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 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 […]
Art-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 […]
Can 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 […]
The 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 […]
Head 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 […]
Art-for-ALL Kids’ Juried Art Exhibition Awards Ceremony June 23 | 1:30pmClay Center Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden FestivALL presents Art-for-ALL, a kids’ juried art exhibition at the Clay Center. Attendees will experience talent from budding artists in grades pre-k through 6th from 13 West Virginia counties.This awards ceremony will recognize all the participants and winners […]
!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED !!! FestivALL 14-28 Jun 2020 A City Becomes a Work of Art A City Becomes a Work of Art FestivALL A city-wide, multi-arts festival in Charleston, WV showcasing a mix of music, theater, dance, visual art, and more each June. Nestled in the heart of Appalachia, over 100 […]
Rise and Thrive: A Celebration of Resilience for Justice-Impacted Youth Oct. 8 -24Location: The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, 178 Summers St.Viewers will enjoy this student exhibit through the windows from the sidewalk WVSDT’s art exhibit, taking place in the windows of The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, is being held in conjunction with Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM). YJAM is […]
Art-for-FALL Teen Juried Art Exhibition Art-for-FALL is a juried art exhibition open to 7th-12th grades. Stop by The Clay Center to see this FestivFALL exhibition highlighting the work of local aspiring artists. The show will be up at the ticketing lobby of The Clay Center from October 11-20 with an Awards Ceremony at Haddad Riverfront […]
Harvest Art Fair Shop from a wide variety of West Virginia artisans as they display and sell their hand crafted goods at the Capitol Market. It’s the perfect time to get some of your holiday shopping done early, and meet the creators behind the goods you love. LOCATION: The Capitol Market at 800 Smith Street! This […]
Harvest Art Fair Shop from a wide variety of West Virginia artisans as they display and sell their hand crafted goods at the Capitol Market. It’s the perfect time to get some of your holiday shopping done early, and meet the creators behind the goods you love. LOCATION: The Capitol Market at 800 Smith Street! This […]
A new Charleston ARTbus will roll into town during FestivFALL!Designs have been submitted and one design has been chosen! This mobile mural will be the first youth design and will be unveiled on Oct. 15 when it will begin transporting thousands of commuters! Stay tuned for this year’s winning design! THANK YOU to our generous […]
FestivALL 14-28 Jun 2020 A City Becomes a Work of Art A City Becomes a Work of Art FestivALL A city-wide, multi-arts festival in Charleston, WV showcasing a mix of music, theater, dance, visual art, and more each June. Nestled in the heart of Appalachia, over 100 FestivALL events will take place in more than […]
FestivALL Art Scavenger Hunt Can YOU solve the riddles?From Oct. 17-20, FestivFALL and Arts Amplified will hide pieces of art created by local artists throughout Charleston!Follow FestivALL and Arts Amplified on Facebook, and get a clue at 8am each morning to help you find the hidden artwork. The first person to find the artwork gets […]
Downtown Charleston ArtWalk Enjoy Charleston’s free, premiere art event that brings you fine art, fashion, crafts, antiques, food and much more! Wander through shops, galleries, and businesses along Quarrier, Capitol, Lee, Summers, and Hale Streets, and discover regional art, performances, and unique finds. Date: Thursday, October 17Time: 5-8pm
Art-After-Dark When the gallery lights go down, the party lights come up for Art After Dark! Enjoy an evening of art, entertainment, and interactive fun in the Juliet Art Museum, with free admission! Explore the current exhibitions along with live performances by local musicians, take home art activities, and free parking during Downtown Charleston’s Art Walk! […]
An Evening with the Poets October 18, 6pmLocation: Taylor Books Annex Gallery, 226 Capitol St.Marc Harshman presents a night of poetry at Taylor Books with Steve Scafidi and youth poet from Poetry Out Loud, Willow Peyton. Joining them will be Youth Poet Laureate representatives, Caterina Occhione and Mariam Hamdan. This event is free and open to the […]
Carriage Trail Leaf Walk Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 1-4pmEnjoy the arts outside during FestivFALL. Experience the charm of the Sunrise Carriage Trail amid fall foliage as you walk along the .65 mile trail taking in the sites and sounds of live music, art, dance, and more.Enjoy vignettes by Carli MarineckLive music TBAVisual art by Brianna Taftand […]
FestivALL presents Art-for-FALL Teen Juried Art Exhibition Awards Ceremony at Haddad Riverfront Park! Attendees will experience talent from budding artists in grades 7th through 12th from 13 West Virginia counties.This awards ceremony will recognize all the participants and winners of this 13-county teen juried art exhibition.Oct. 20, 1:30pmClay Center Sculpture Garden, 1 Clay Square Thank you […]
Sunset Yoga Close out the final day and final hours of FestivFALL with a free yoga class as the sunsets over the Kanawha River. Instructor: Randy Boyd Randy is one of West Virginia’s most highly trained yoga teachers. He completed a 200 hour teacher training with Todd Norian in the Anusara school of Yoga in […]
Dizzy Doc’s Amazing Balloon Sculpture May 20 – June 1 Back by popular demand, Aaron Hay (Dizzy Doc) will construct a massive balloon sculpture, the likes of which have delighted […]
Art-for-ALL Kids’ Juried Art Exhibition May 28, 2025 – June 7, 2025 Art-for-ALL is a juried art exhibition open to children in grades Pre-K through 6th in 13 WV counties […]
Ceramic Fortune Cookie with Meghann Ferguson May 28th, 6pm AND 7pm Join Meghann Ferguson, your friendly neighborhood potter, for a hands-on ceramic workshop! In this fun and casual session, you’ll learn to handle your very own ceramic fortune cookie. No experience needed– just bring your creativity, a sense of humor and a willingness to get […]
East End History Bike Tour with Sam Nygaard May 28 | 6pm Join Sam Nygaard for a 90-minute beginner-friendly group ride exploring the history and art of Charleston’s historic East End. Bring your own bike and helmet. Location: Meet at the Bike Man sculpture at the Lee St. Triangle– 805 Lee St., Charleston, WV
Ceramic Fortune Cookie with Meghann Ferguson, May 28th, 7pm Join Meghann Ferguson, your friendly neighborhood potter, for a hands-on ceramic workshop! In this fun and casual session, you’ll learn to handle your very own ceramic fortune cookie. No experience needed- just bring your creativity, a sense of humor and a willingness to get your hands […]
(CANCELED) Arts & Architecture Walking Tour May 30th at 1pm Due to rain and bad weather, this tour will be canceled. Thank you for understanding! Delve into the fascinating history, […]
Literary Roundtable May 30 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm Curated and hosted by West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman, this year’s panel on written fiction will feature the works of Marie Manilla, […]
(CANCELED) West Side Mural Bike Tour with Sam Nygaard May 30 | 6pm Due to rain and bad weather, this event is canceled. Follow WV Pedal Pals on Facebook to […]
Indigo Dyeing Workshop Join us for an indigo dyeing class – and leave with your own hand-dyed tote! We’ll cover the history, cultivation, and use of this valuable plant, and […]
(CANCELED) Live on the Levee presented by Moses Auto Group May 30 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. The City of Charleston is working to reschedule […]
Children’s Art Fair Saturday, May 31 | 10am-5pm Sunday, June 1 | 11am-4pm The FestivALL Children’s Art Fair is the perfect two days of family fun! The Children’s Art Fair […]
FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair presented by Burke & Herbert Bank (Saturday) Saturday, May 3 | 10am-6pm Sunday, June 1 | 11am-5pm The annual two-day Capitol Street Art Fair welcomes […]
“Some Assembly Required” Attack Theatre Performance with The Charleston Office of Public Art May 31st | 6PM Kanawha Co. Public Library, 123 Capitol St. Experience art like never before! Attack […]
Children’s Art Fair Sunday, June 1 | 11am-4pm The FestivALL Children’s Art Fair is the perfect two days of family fun in the heart of downtown Charleston, WV! The Children’s […]
FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair presented by Burke & Herbert Bank Saturday, May 31 – Sunday, June 1 The annual two-day Capitol Street Art Fair welcomes you to enjoy art, […]
FestivALL Nature Weaving Celebrate Festivall in Charleston with a fun and free-form weaving workshop! In this make-and-take class, participants will create whimsical yarn trees using natural sticks and colorful fibers, […]
Carriage Trail Walk June 1 | 1-4pm Enjoy the arts outside during FestivALL! Experience the charm of the Sunrise Carriage Trail as you walk along the .65 mile trail, taking in […]
WVSDT’s art exhibit, taking place in the Kanawha County Public Library, is being held in conjunction with Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM). YJAM is an annual campaign where advocates unite […]
UPDATE (10.06.2025) THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Join us for a FREE workshop sponsored by FestivALL – Printing with LEGOs! Each participant will get a 5 in square LEGO base […]
FestivALL presents An Evening with West Virginia Dance Company! This night of dance features professional dancers performing works by internationally renowned and West Virginia–acclaimed choreographers. There will be nine artists […]
Happy Hours presented by Arts Amplified Unwind after work with this FREE event featuring live music by The Unit, yard games, and more. It’s the perfect way to kick off […]
UPDATE (10.06.2025) THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Join us for an indigo dyeing class with Stephanie Woody – and leave with your own hand-dyed tote! We’ll cover the history, cultivation, […]
A powerful night of music that celebrates Appalachian roots, modern country soul, and indie-folk brilliance as Philip Bowen takes the stage, joined by special guests The Parachute Brigade. Date: Friday, […]
Join Ronnie Skeens RTY 500 for a playful, light-hearted, alignment-based, 60-minute ALL levels yoga class. This class includes breathing exercises and a life-affirming theme. Beginner-friendly. Some mats and props will […]
Shop from a wide variety of local and regional artisans as they display and sell their handcrafted goods at the Capitol Market! It’s the perfect time to get some of […]
Welcome to Charleston! Delve into the fascinating history, present and promising future of Charleston and her downtown on this tour. This district is overflowing in history, architecture and art – guests […]
Learn about Charleston’s public art scene from the seat of your own bike! Join Sam Nygaard with West Virginia Pedal Pals for a 90-minute guided bike tour of Charleston’s vibrant […]
MACBETH 6:00 – 6:46PM at Folklore Music Exchange More information coming soon! SHAKESPEAREAOKE The Rustic Mechanicals are headed to FestivFALL 2025 in Charleston, WV to host one of their unique #Shakespeareaoke […]
Corey Harris is one of blues’ most faithful contemporary griots. Tracing the music back to its African roots, he has trekked all over the world to share these stories in […]
Shop from a wide variety of local and regional artisans as they display and sell their handcrafted goods at the Capitol Market! It’s the perfect time to get some of […]
Experience the charm of the Sunrise Carriage Trail amid fall foliage as you walk along the .65 mile trail, taking in the sights and sounds of live music, art, dance, […]
Discover Charleston’s Rich History on a self-guided walk through the beautiful Cemetery Grounds and Arboretum where you can enjoy magnificent views and interact along the way with: – Reenactors telling […]
Join Nina Ratliff (RYT 500) for a nourishing 60-minute, ALL levels yoga practice that ends with a soothing 15-minute gong bath. Some mats and props will be provided, but attendees […]
Be a part of the live radio audience as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music with guest host David Mayfield! Guest Artists: Craig Finn & The Band […]