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“Show Your Pride” Window Display Contest
Event Details Using 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 15th. Winner will be announced Sunday, June 18th! Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love […]
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FestivALL Porch Parade
A vibrant celebration of the creativity and spirit of FestivALL showcases a Parade of Porches! Local artists have been commissioned to create larger-than-life art installations at homes and businesses in the East End. Check out the Porch Parade map to create your own parade route. Neighborhood stoops, porches and yards will turn into into works […]
Youth ARTBus Voting
Charleston's ARTbus is back! The public will vote on their favorite June 14th – 23rd as part of FestivALL. Visit us at festivallcharleston.com to cast your vote through June 23rd for the design you want to see on a 29′ KRT bus. This year, 3 students, 1 from Elementary, 1 from Middle and 1 from High […]
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FestivALL Art Parade
FestivALL Art Parade
The FestivALL Art Parade is BACK on June 10 and what would be better than to have all of our partners join us down Capitol Street for a parade celebrating the arts in our community? We want to see your most colorful, musical and funky sides! Feel free to dress up in your most creative outfits/costumes/masks and decorate a float, vehicle or walk […]
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Downtown ArtWalk
Downtown ArtWalk
Stroll downtown Charleston, WV and visit unique businesses, featuring area artists showcasing their diverse talents! Enjoy street performers, live music, musical easels, and more as you move through the venues! Participating shops are located along Quarrier, Capitol, Lee, Summers and Hale streets in Downtown Charleston and feature a variety of art and goods – from […]
Color Your World with Matisse!
Color Your World with Matisse!
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a French artist known for his use of rich color and shapes. Inspired by nature, in his later years, Matisse turned to cut paper collage to […]
Art-After-Dark
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 our current exhibitions along with live performances by local musicians, take home art activities, and free parking during Downtown Charleston’s Art Walk! Check […]
The Possible Dream: Collection Highlights Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Clay Center
The Possible Dream: Collection Highlights Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Clay Center
In June 1985, Charleston civic leaders unveiled plans for an arts center to revitalize the city’s downtown area. After decades of fundraising, planning, and construction, the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia opened in July 2003. Join us as we celebrate our twentieth anniversary through an exhibition that tells the story […]
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Capitol Street Art Fair presented by Smoky Mountain Distributors
Capitol Street Art Fair presented by Smoky Mountain Distributors
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 […]
Ice Cream & The Arts
Ice Cream & The Arts
Fun for the whole family! Ice Cream & the Arts is a street fair and chalk art festival in the Elk City District of the West Side produced by Charleston Main Streets. Free ice cream is available to attendees as local artists and The Chalking Dad Erik Greenawalt create their own chalk masterpieces. Attendees can enjoy numerous participatory […]
Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth Celebration
A day of camaraderie, history, showcasing statewide talent, and featuring nationally known recording artists. Juneteenth commemorates the holiday that celebrates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas. Join the Herbert Henderson of Minority Affairs in celebrating Juneteenth 2023 with music, games, bounce houses, vendors, and fun for everyone! Presented by Have a few […]
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Capitol Street Art Fair presented by Smoky Mountain Distributors
Capitol Street Art Fair presented by Smoky Mountain Distributors
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 […]