Event Series Out of the Box

Out of the Box

Craik-Patton House 2809 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston

Out of the Box is a textile exhibit that features fabrics, quilts, coverlets, and attire from the Craik-Patton House Collection. The exhibit's primary focus is the material culture of the early to middle nineteenth century with an emphasis on the arts and handicrafts within the domestic sphere. Materials, such as quilts and coverlets from our […]

The Possible Dream: Collection Highlights Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Clay Center

The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston

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 […]