Using the colors of the rainbow, businesses throughout Charleston, WV are invited to use their storefronts to turn the city into a work of art. These colorful storefronts will help us uplift the capital city, shining a positive light on business, art, and Pride.
Presented by: Rainbow Pride of West Virginia
Location: Various locations
For actors in any part of their training who want to bring more depth and authenticity to their work. You will learn essential acting foundational tools from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. You will discover yourself through sensory work, physical and vocal warm-ups, relaxation exercises, and improvisation. You will practice acting truthfully and with ease, trusting the impulse of the moment.
About your instructor: Susan Pilar is a master acting instructor with 20 years of experience teaching, directing, and mentoring actors worldwide. She is a member of the Core Faculty of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, NY and has traveled across the US to represent the AADA. She is a devoted educator with a multidimensional approach to the craft honed from over two decades in the entertainment industry as a professional actor and dancer. Fusing the methods of Meisner, Adler and Strasberg she has taught acting workshops in London, Sweden, Norway, Argentina, Brazil, Doblin, Edinburgh, Rome and Australia. She has also founded a NY based production company (Reel Intentions, LLC) that writes, shoots, directs, and edits demo reels for actors, providing a unique, professional and hands-on experience from start to finish.
Location: Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre, 411 Tennessee Ave., Charleston
Ages: 16-adult
Fee: $10 per class (each class is limited to 25 participants)
The FestivALL Workshop series is presented by Ramsey EyeCare.
West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman helps writers make use of detail, memory, and senses in this workshop for writers of all experience levels and genres.
The workshop begins with a discussion that addresses the practical need for detail in the creation of convincing writing. In this activity, Harshman uses personal examples, diagrams, and participant responses to illustrate the movement from generality to detail.
The poet will then introduce participants to free-writing, examining its background and history, before beginning a written exploration of scars that will allow participants to both draw on what they’ve learned so far, as well as their own memories and senses in the creation of a short story or reminiscence.
Harshman will then wrap up with a discussion about the most important part of the writing process — revision.
Location: Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St.
Ages: 16+
Fee: $10
The FestivALL Workshop series is presented by Ramsey EyeCare.
FestivALL Princess (Jude Binder), O’Ryan the O’Mazing, public art projects, and more will add color and fun to many events throughout FestivALL.
Location: Various events during FestivALL
John Inghram leads a conversation with jazz pianist and WV Music HOF member Bob Thompson with a focus on musical improvisation!
This workshop will consist of dialogue, Q&A, and musical performance and demonstration.
Time: Tuesday, May 26 at 6:00pm
Location: Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St
The FestivALL Workshop series is presented by Ramsey EyeCare.
Dive into the fascinating history, present, and promising future of Charleston and its downtown on this tour. This district is overflowing with history, architecture, and art – guests will learn the best highlights.
Reservations: Space is Limited to 15.
Registration coming soon
Location: 901 Lee St. (in front of WesBanco)
Time: 10:00am
The annual two-day Capitol Street Art Fair welcomes you to enjoy art, music, and more in the heart of downtown Charleston, WV!
Over 60 local and regional artisans will sell and display their wares in bath & body, books, fine art, jewelry, pottery, photography, printmaking, woodwork, textiles, and more. Live music stages, roaming performers, and other entertainment will also delight you for two days of fun in the heart of the city.
Make sure to check out the Children’s Art Fair, and more while you are there.
(FREE ENTRY)
* indicates HAF participation (artists subject to change)
Bath & Body
Appalachian Botanical Co.
Exclusive Pastime Creations LLC
Wild Mountain Soap Co.
Face Painters
Robbie Hay
*Mell’s
Doodlin’ Roo
Fine Art
*Bashful Bee Press
*Cali Wesson Artwork
*Corrissa Flesher Art & Designs
*HepCatz Design
*John Wirts Art
Juyeoun Kim Art
*MarisaMade LLC
*Matt Smith Makes
*Melissa Doty Artwork
Meredith Young
*Sadie Valzetta Studio
Glasswork
J.Straub Fine Art
Roe Glass Art
Jewelry
Diet Sweater
*Connie McColley, handmade jewelry
*The Brass Era
Gayle Rancer Metalsmith
Lilahbloom Jewelry
Mick’s Media Jewelry
Mystical Crystal Jewelry
On Cord Creations
Pebble Nest Jewelry
Sacred Totems
*Shea New jewelry
*Teresa Gail Designs
The Queen of Arts-Curiosities by Adrienne
Photography
*Deylight Photography
*Echo-Lit
Kevin Jack Photography
*Randall Sanger Photography
*Reflection in a Pool
*West Virginia Homeplace
Pottery/Ceramics
*The Beard and The Bun Pottery
*Ellie’s Emporium
MegFerg Pottery
Mt. Momma Mud
*Siren Pottery
Printmaking
*Art.Monsters.Printmaking.
Base Camp Printing Co.
*Cathy L. Fulks Art
*Hippie’s Daughter
Logan Schmitt Illustration
*Made by Meish
*Sugar Pop Press
Metalwork
*Fire and Steel Artistic Creations|
Misc.
Angel Eye Designs (Beading)
Bettie Booths (Photobooth)
*Harmonograph
Rob Cleland (caricatures)
Specialty Food
The Happy Hound
*Hill & Holler Herbal Company
Olden Days Farm and Cottage
Textiles
Cedar Olivet Orientals
Knotty Lady Macrame
The Madd Hooker Co.
*Thomas Ruggiero Art & Designs
*Yarn.0ver
Woodwork
Art by Petey and Weese Woodgems collaborative
*Black Locust Woodshop
Heirloom Footstools
The Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence Speak.
Tickets: $15 (Adult) $10 (student/senior).
Rated PG 13 due to mature language and subject material.
“Why We Stayed” is a theatrical production by the Contemporary Youth Arts Company (CYAC) that explores the complex reasons people remain in abusive relationships, focusing on the often-ignored struggles of “forgotten victims” of domestic violence. The play portrays the daily realities of survival for diverse characters—from mothers and police officers to convicts and neighbors—highlighting the societal barriers, personal struggles, and emotional entrapments that prevent people from leaving abusive situations. The production serves as a fundraising event for the YWCA’s Resolve Family Abuse Program, aiming to give voice to survivors and foster understanding of these difficult issues.
Tickets: $15 (Adult) $10 (student/senior).
Rated PG 13 due to mature language and subject material
The Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence Speak.
Tickets: $15 (Adult) $10 (student/senior).
Rated PG 13 due to mature language and subject material.