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“Show Your Pride” Window Display Contest
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 […]
Stories are Made, Loop by Loop Exhibition
This 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 […]
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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 […]
Community Keys
What 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 […]
Born of Rebellion: West Virginia Statehood and the Civil War exhibit
This 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 […]
FestivALL Archives Exhibition
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 […]
2024 Art-for-ALL Juried Kids Art Exhibition
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. The […]
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FestivALL Art Parade & AfterpARTy
FestivALL Art Parade & AfterpARTy
Arts organizations, community partners, musicians and more will parade from the Kanawha Boulevard to Slack Plaza via Summers Street in celebration of the arts in our region. As the parade […]
Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth Celebration
A day of camaraderie, history, showcasing statewide talent, and featuring nationally known recording artists, Raheem DeVaughn and Glenn Jones. Juneteenth commemorates the holiday that celebrates the announcement of the abolition […]
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Carriage Trail Walk with Music, Art, Dance
Carriage Trail Walk with Music, Art, Dance
Take a shaded stroll on the charming Sunrise Carriage Trail with music, dance, and art along the way. Performances include music by Nolan Collins, an interactive jam session with Mark […]
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Dizzy Doc Balloon Sculpture
Back 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 […]
Public Art Mural Bike Tour
Public Art Mural Bike Tour
Learn about Charleston’s public art scene from the seat of your own bike! Celebrate 20 years of FestivALL with West Virginia Pedal Pals on a 90-minute guided bike tour of […]
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Art Scavenger Hunt
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 […]
10 events,
Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth Celebration
Get ready to groove and celebrate freedom at the Juneteenth Celebration! Join us at Slack Plaza in the heart of City Center for an unforgettable day of festivities. Dive into […]
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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! […]
Sculpture Celebration
Sculpture Celebration
Join us in the Clay Center’s Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden for the unveiling of our newest outdoor sculpture by international artist Blessing Hancock! Generously funded by The Ruth & […]
Charles Jupiter Hamilton Retrospective
Charles Jupiter Hamilton Retrospective
The lively, provocative work of beloved Charleston artist Charles Jupiter Hamilton (1948–2021) can be seen throughout our city, in homes and businesses, decorating buildings and pillars. In celebration of Charly’s […]
Art After Dark
Art After Dark
Enjoy an evening of art, entertainment, and interactive fun in the Juliet Art Museum, for FREE! This month, we are debuting a new exhibition celebrating the life and work of […]
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Capitol Street Art Fair
Capitol Street Art Fair
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, […]
Children’s Art Fair
Children’s Art Fair
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 […]
SLC Super Saturday: Art Adventures at Your Library
SLC Super Saturday: Art Adventures at Your Library
Planned 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, […]
11 events,
Capitol Street Art Fair
Capitol Street Art Fair
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, […]
2024 Art-for-ALL Juried Kids’ Art Exhibition Awards Ceremony
2024 Art-for-ALL Juried Kids’ Art Exhibition Awards Ceremony
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 […]
Ice Cream & The Arts
Ice Cream & The Arts
Ice Cream & the Arts is a street fair and chalk art festival in the Elk City District of the West Side. Free ice cream is available to attendees as […]