Bored? No, not that bored- this BOARD!😜 🎉 Last Friday, The Arts Centers' Board of Directors enjoyed a delightful board retreat at the @tygarthotel. They learned all about the needs of the Arts Center, and the unique challenges that we face as a rural nonprofit (surprise: there's a lot)! We're looking forward to working together to overcome and prosper through the obstacles! 🤗 #artselkins #boardretreat #elkinswv #randolphcowv #newyearnewus #fiscialyearthatis #artscenter2025 #newthings #brainstorming #ruralartscenter #ruralnonprofit #boardofdirectors #allsmileshere #happydaysahead

🎉🖼️ One week from today... celebrate our latest exhibitions with us! 🖼️🎉 🔴 "Beyond the Syllabus," Davis & Elkins College Faculty Art Exhibition features artwork from D&E faculty members: Kevin Woodcock (@woodcockproductions), Tessa Garver-Daniels, Melanie Campbell, Korey E. Burns (@koreyeburns), Desire Watson, Margaret Bruning, Nick Altman (@alternatoreality), & Natalie Josimovich. This exhibition will display in the Great Hall from August 8th - September 17th, 2025. ⚫ 💭 "Memory's Landscape," a solo exhibition by Marjory Moses (@marjmosesart), explores Marj's most integral memories from her upbringing in West Virginia, and how these memories have shaped her art journey. This exhibition will display in the Maxwell Gallery from August 8th - September 17th, 2025. 🌄 ✨ The Opening Reception for both exhibitions is Friday, August 8th, from 5-7PM. See you all there!✨ #artselkins #newexhibits #artexhibtions #openingreception #elkinswv #wvartists #teachingartists #artinstructors #funinelkins #soloexhibit #davisandelkinscollege #paintings #prints #artscenter #freevent #freeexhibition #freeartgallery

🎪🎨 It may only be July, but the Mountain State Forest Festival will be here before you know it!🎡 🎨 🤩We are thrilled to announce that the MSFF Juried Fall Arts Exhibition is back for another wonderful year at The Arts Center in Elkins, WV! 🎨 Adult & Student applications are now open -- please read the exhibition guidelines carefully before submitting. Application is online only, no paper copies available. A few details to keep in mind: 🖌️ Must be a current WV resident 🖌️ The deadline to submit your application is September 20th, until 12PM. 🖌️ Art drop-off is September 20th, between 9am - 12pm. 🖌️ Juror will arrive after drop-off to jury works in-person. 🖌️ Members rate: $20 to enter up to 3 pieces. 🖌️ Nonmembers rate: $36 to enter up to 3 pieces. 🚨 👀 Please review the prospectus on the application for more details. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Rachel at rachel@randolpharts.org, or call 304.637.2355 during business hours (10-5:30PM, Mon-Thurs). 🚨 👀 #artselkins #calltoartists #wvartsexhibition #wvarts #wvartists #hellohelloanyonethere #msff #mountainstateforestfestival #forestfestival #appalachianmountains #monforest #supportthearts #studentart #elkinswv #randolphcountywv #wildandwonderful #finearts #juriedartexhibition

& that’s a wrap on BowlFest 2025 😎🤩🎉 We had so much fun seeing everyone out & about on Saturday! It is always a pleasure to connect with our community. Thank you to everyone who came by & got a bowl - your support means the world to us! 🌎🎨✨ 🤩Shoutout to this years’ sponsors: 🤩 Desire Watson Pottery @paulakaufmandesigns @potterybymacie Kristen Medlock @kolsunmedia Thank you ALL for all of your support💖 🤩Thank you to of our amazing volunteer crew🤩: Sue Russetti, Cindy Stemple, Ruth Humphrey, Sara Kirk, Julie Nestor, Marjory Moses, & Julie Weiford for helping make this event possible!

🌊 🐟🦆You've heard of Mother Nature and Mother Teresa, now let us introduce you to the Mother of Ecology: 'St. Animal of the Ecology.' 🦋 🐝✨ Surrounded by her critter and insect friends, St. Animal of the Ecology spends her days pleading for humans to protect the ecology of their natural surroundings. What is ecology exactly?🤔 According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, ecology is "a branch of science concerned with the interrelationships of organisms and their environment." Living in West Virginia, we are no strangers to unique and diverse ecosystems. Rivers, lakes, forests, mountains - these ecosystems all have their own uniqueness and play important roles in keeping "things" alive and well (including us)! 🌄 "West Virginia is full of diverse and complex ecosystems full of native flora, animals, and unique habitats" (WVNews, 2025). 💛💙 To learn more about West Virginia's diverse ecosystem, and how you can do your part to protect it, visit: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/west-virginias-appalachian-ecosystem-a-look-at-native-flora-fauna-and-conservation/article_36ae3ccc-0101-11f0-b9e9-8772a3e5214f.html. 💛💙 🎨 Art details: "St. Animal of the Ecology" by Domenica Queen (@madartsci). Found decapitated St. Francis statue, plastic grocery bags, had stitched with grocery bags as thread, milk jug, acrylic paint, masonry screw. NFS. 🕊️ "Exalted Dove" by Domenica Queen. Plastic bags, hand stitched with grocery bags as thread, bubble wrap. $30. 🦆 "Exalted Mallard" by Domenica Queen. Plastic bags, hand stitched with grocery bags as thread, bubble wrap. SOLD. 🐝 "Exalted Bee" by Domenica Queen. Plastic bags, hand stitched with grocery bags as thread, bubble wrap. SOLD. 🐇 "Exalted Hare" by Domenica Queen. Plastic bags, hand stitched with grocery bags as thread, bubble wrap. SOLD. ALL of these pieces are a part of the "Recomposition" exhibition. Displaying until July 30th in the Great Hall at the Arts Center! Only 5 days left to see it! #artselkins #recomposition #artsexhibition #collaborativearts #upcycledart #trashisasocialconstruct #appalachianarts #appalachia #elkinswv #randolphcowv #wvarts

👀 Looking for a unique ceramic art piece? Or just looking for something fun to do?👀 Stop by the Arts Center to browse Nanette Seligman's "Clay is a Canvas" solo exhibition in the Maxwell Gallery! Lots of beautifully hand-painted, wheel-spun ceramic bowls, vases, and more! 🐟 All of Nanette's work is nature based, as she draws inspiration from the stunning mountain views from her studio in Davis, WV. It's not just landscape scenery! Insects, critters, and crawlers are carefully hand-painted onto many of her works. 🐛 🎨 Art Piece Details:🎨 🐦 "Hummingbird Plate" (picture 2) Porcelain, food safe, wall hanger $150 🦋 "Moth" (picture 3) Porcelain, food safe SOLD 🦋"Luna Moth, Poppy" (pictures 4+5) Porcelain, 12 inch serving bowl, food safe $250 🐉 "Dragonfly Plate" (picture 6) Porcelain, food safe, wall hanger $150 🏺 "Luna Moth Vase" Porcelain, 7.5inch vase $250 🦋 "Luna Moth" Watercolor, 12x12 (framed) $150 ✨ "Clay is a Canvas" will be on display in the Maxwell Gallery until July 31st! ✨ #artselkins #artscenter #artshow #artexhibition #ceramicartshow #porcelainclay #watercolors #localartist #localpotter #clayisacanvas #pottery #ceramics #handpainted #elkinswv #randolphwv #wvarts #wvartist #appalachianarts #appalchianmade

☀️ Students in Stella Gregory's Stained-Glass Workshop #1 created some beautiful suncatchers over the weekend!☀️ Stella guided students through the Tiffany Technique, proper glass cutting, grinding and soldering... the results speak for themselves! We look forward to many more stained-glass workshops with Stella!

🎸JB Stalnaker rocked the house during his Brown Bag Concert performance! 🎸 Thank you, JB, for taking the time out of your busy schedule to perform for the community & for putting on a heck of a show. We look forward to seeing you again! 😎 💖Thank you to Emily Poss for donating delicious-homemade-cookies! The heath bar cookies didn’t last more than 15mins lol. Thank you to @davistrustco for sponsoring this concert series! We couldn’t do this without your support ❤️ Our next Brown Bag Concert is August 20th, featuring the iconic duo, Wish Awake. Same time, same place! #artselkins #jbstalnaker #livemusic #freeconcertseries #acoustics #brownbagconcert #elkinswv #randolphwv #funtimes #liveperformance #localmusician #localmusic #elkinsevents #thankyou #supportthearts #artists #wvarts #wvartists #wvmusic #wvmusician

✨ 🦋 Elkins Parks and Recreation Committee's-summer-program kiddos are having a flutter of a good time in art class 🦋 ✨ 🎨 For this weeks' lesson, instructor Melody Calkins walked students through the steps of constructing their very own butterflies! The kids loved telling us all about the how and why they chose to decorate their butterflies. Melody assisted the students in securing their butterflies onto clothespins, so they can wear their art wherever they venture to! We're looking forward to seeing them all summer long!🤩 #artselkins #summerfun #eprc #butterflyart #kidsart #kidsneedart #kidsprogram #artmakestheworldgoround #artmattersbecauseyoumatter #supportthearts #localarts #artscenter #elkinswv #randolphcowv #artgallery #artsclass

🗑️ 🌀 "trash" has never looked so good! 🗑️ 🌀 Come on by to check out some ✨ fantabulous upcycled artwork✨, created by artists Willa McWhorter, Nevada Tribble, Rosalie Haizlett, and Domenica Queen. 🛋️ The Conversations Couch is one of our favorite pieces in this exhibit; it's just so comfortable and inviting! Comment below & let us know your favorite piece from the show 🎨 Art Piece Details: 🎨 🥬 "Muppety Moss" by Domenica Queen🥬 Plastic grocery bag ends and handles, aluminum wire salvaged from appliances. $80 🌧️ "Raindrops on a Puddle" by Nevada Tribble & Domenica Queen🌧️ Quilt with plastic and acrylic paints SOLD. "Recomposition" is displaying in the Great Hall gallery until July 31st. #artselkins #artgallery #artshow #elkinswv #randolphwv #artsexhibition #upcycledart #sustainableart #artisgoodforthesoul #supportthearts #localartists #artcollab #artscenter #wvart #wvartists #wvartcenter #ruralarts #appalachianart #appalachianartists #monforest #funtimes

🚨Just a reminder; BowlFest is 2 WEEKS away! 🤩 Join us for our annual BowlFest, a fundraiser that helps us cover the cost of supplies, maintenance, and other necessities for our Pottery Studio. This year, we switched it up a little by inviting professional potters to help us create the bowls during a Potter Party, - which was an absolute blast- and the results are phenomenal 🤩 🍜 For $25, you get to pick out your favorite ceramic bowl, fill it with Asian-inspired noodles, and wash it down with an ice-cold water. 🎨 Plus, the Augusta Heritage "Art in the Park" Festival will be taking place in Elkins City Park, so you can fill your ENTIRE day with art! 📆 July 26th 🕰️ 11AM - 'til the bowls are gone! 💲 $25 (ceramic bowl+noodles+refreshment). #artselkins #elkinswv #BowlFest #supportthearts #professionalpottery #community #ruralartscenter #randolphcowv #summerfun #asiannoodles #localarts #localartists #fundraiser #fundthearts #theartsmatter #potterystudio #clay #ceramics #ceramicbowl

👀 Looking for a fun & sustainable art class? We've got just the class for you!😉 Join instructor, Barbara Byers, for a guided week-long class about all things salvage art! Salvage Art class is all about recycling our everyday discarded items into one-of-a-kind masks.👹 "Together we will get our creative ideas flowing and, through the power of adhesives, papier-mâché and paint, turn our trash into gorgeous masks, sculptures, art pieces, costume pieces, whatever your creative life is looking for!" - Barbara. 🤩 🚨 IMPORTANT things to know before registering: 🚨 BYO discardable items (cleaned); paper towel rolls, plastic containers, (especially #3 and up, since those typically can’t be recycled, though bring some #1s and #2s as well, as they’re usually more pliant and forgiving for reshaping), bottle tops and plastic twisties, discarded garden hoses--anything with a little structural integrity! 📆 July 21st-July 25th, from 5:30 - 7PM each evening. 💲 $80 (members get 15% off, scholarships available). 😁 Adults and Mature Teens welcome! 👩‍🎨 With the incredible Barbara Byers! 📍 2 Park Street, Elkins, WV, 26241. ✨ To register, visit the Art Class link in our bio, or call 304.637.2355 and speak to Rachel.✨ #artclass #salvageart #recycledart #upcycledart #artselkins #elkinswv #randolphcowv #allthingsart #artsofelkins #artscenter #community #getcreative #summerartsclass #teenartclass #fun #artgallery #fasnacht2026 #maskmaking #barbarabyers #artisfun #artthatssustainable

🤩 1 week until our July Brown Bag Concert🤩 This month's Brown Bag is featuring JB Stalnaker, a local musician who enjoys playing a variety of songs and genres. We can't wait to hear him live! Tell your friends, grab your lunch, and gather with us in the Great Hall. 📆 July 16th / ⏲️ 12-1PM / 💸 FREE / 📍2 Park Street, Elkins, WV. 📌 This concert series is sponsored by @davistrustco. Thank you, Davis Trust! #artselkins #freeconcert #lunchandashow #jbstalnaker #localmusician #brownbagconcert #theartsofelkins #community #randolphcowv #funinelkins #wvarts #wvmusician #songwriting #guitar

🍷 You've stained your pants and stained your hands... now try to stain some glass!😜 ✨ Join glass instructor Stella Athena for a (or a couple) guided workshops. Students will learn the Tiffany Technique, proper glass cutting, grinding and soldering; you will walk away from EACH workshop with a beautiful piece to display in your window! 🪟 ✨ 🚨 IMPORTANT things to remember:🚨 * Students must fill out a waiver for Stained-Glass workshops. *Workshops 1+2 are PREREQUISITES for Workshops 3+4. Students MUST complete either workshop 1, or workshop 2, before advancing to workshops 3+4. *Registration for reach class closes a WEEK prior to start date. *Close toed shoes MUST be worn at all times during the workshop. *Absolutely NO dangle-y jewelry. *Long hair MUST be pulled back (or wear a ball cap). *Safety glasses and gloves provided. 😁 To register, visit the "Art Classes" link in our bio, or call 304.637.2355 and speak with Rachel. #artselkins #stainedglass #stainedglassworkshop #elkinswv #artscenter #stellaathena #randolphcowv #thingstodoinelkins #appalachia #appalachianart #summerfun #wv #artgallery #artsclass #artclasses #communityfocus #exciting #getcreative #becreative #trysomethingnew

👀 A potter and a potter walk into a pottery studio... to help us make some bowls for BowlFest! 🍜 🥰 Thank you, Jennifer & Kevin Boyle, Desire Watson, Paula Kaufman, Macie Higgins, and Kristen Medlock for hanging out with us in the studio! Your support means the world to us, and we look forward to seeing you all again soon! Next step: trimming! 😅 🚨 BowlFest details🚨: July 26th, starting at 11 AM, located at the back of the Arts Center at 2 Park Street, Elkins, WV. In collaboration with the Augusta Heritage "Art in the Park" Festival- be sure to check it out! #potterparty #localpotters #elkinswv #communitybuilding #randolphcowv #artselkins #theartsofelkins #artscenter #fundraiserprep #ceramicbowls #bowlfest #potteryfundriaser #potterystudio #thankyou #funtimes #goodmemories #goals

🍜Food meets Art; mark your calendars for our annual BowlFest! 🍜 BowlFest is back for another year! If you're wondering, "what the heck is BowlFest?," let us fill you in 👇 BowlFest is a fundraiser that helps us cover our supplies, utilities, and other costs for our Pottery Studio at 1 Park Street Studios. This fundraiser helps us combat the rising costs of, well, everything, and helps us adhere to our mission of keeping our arts classes accessible for community members. We switched it up a litttttle bit this year. We invited professional potters to join us for an evening of sculpting the bowls; so, all of the bowls are professional quality. All bowls made in the studio are glazed with FOOD SAFE glazes. 😜 For $25, you can pick your favorite ceramic bowl, fill it with Asian-inspired noodles, and wash it down with a refreshment. Bowl selection is a first-come, first-serve (purchase) basis. We will start at 11AM and finish when the bowls are gone! We hope to see you there. 📆 July 26th / ⏲️ 11AM - 'til the bowls run out / 💲$25 (noodles+ceramic bowl+drink). 📌 2 Park Street, Elkins, WV 26241 💛 BowlFest is in collaboration with the Augusta Heritage "Art in the Park" Festival. Be sure to head over to the city park to see wonderful artwork, handmade by vendors.💚 #artselkins #fundraiser #BowlFest #professionalpottery #asiannoodles #communityfun #artinthepark #supportthearts #wvarts #wvartcenter #randolphwv #stufftodoinwv #communitybuilding #potterparty #pottery #ceramicpottery #wheelspun #handbuilding #goodtimes #summerinelkins