CALL TO ARTISTS! 23rd Annual Holiday Artist Market
CALL TO ARTISTS!
Artists, it’s time to open your shop! Join us for our 23rd Annual Holiday Artist Market and set up your own mini holiday shop featuring your original, hand-created artwork. Connect directly with holiday shoppers, showcase your work, and make the season a little more creative!
Application and prospectus
Event dates:
Friday, Dec. 5, from 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 am to 4 pm
“Mountain Roots, Open Roads” Phillips Kolsun Solo Exhibition
Displaying in the Maxwell Gallery.
Growing up in the mountains of West Virginia, I learned early that every road has a story. The winding backroads, historic downtowns, quiet rivers, and rolling ridgelines of my home state shaped the way I see the world and inspired a lifelong passion for photography.
Mountain Roots, Open Roads is a collection of images that reflects both where I come from and where my travels have taken me. The exhibition features photographs from Elkins and the surrounding Appalachian region, alongside scenes captured across West Virginia and throughout the American landscape. From the rugged beauty of the Badlands and the towering presence of Devils Tower to the historic significance of Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Mount Rushmore, each image represents a moment of discovery and connection.
Whether photographed in the mountains of West Virginia or on the open plains of the American West, each image is connected by a desire to capture the character, history, and natural beauty that make a place unique.
This exhibition is both a celebration of home and an invitation to explore. It reflects the idea that our roots ground us, while the open road encourages us to seek new perspectives. Through these photographs, I hope viewers are reminded of the beauty that exists both in the places we know well and, in the destinations, still waiting to be discovered.
— Phillips B. Kolsun.
Annual Fall Juried Arts and Student Exhibition
The Fall Annual Juried Arts Exhibition is one of the Arts Center's premier exhibitions, showcasing outstanding work by artists from across the state, selected by juror Caroline Hanson Hertko. The exhibition celebrates artistic excellence, giving artist a platform and showcasing their creative voices!
Sponsored by Jodie Parrack State Farm and Kiwanis Club of Elkins
Award sponsors include Davis Trust Company, WV Watercolor Society, Seneca Trail Artists Guild and Anonymous
Exhibition Schedule during the MSFF :
Wednesday Sept 30, 5 to 7 pm - opens
Thursday, 11 am to 6 pm
Friday, 11am to 6 pm
Saturday, 9 am to 2 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday. Resume normal schedule after Festival.
Brown Bag Lunch Concert
Brown Bag Lunch Concert
The November concert features Douglas Van Gundy. Our free monthly Brown Bag Lunch Concerts make the arts accessible to everyone while providing an excellent opportunity to experience live music in a community gallery setting. Each concert is more than entertainment! It’s an arts education experience where audiences experience a free concert, while learning about music history, instruments, artists, and the cultural stories behind the music. Bring a friend, bring your family, and bring your lunch!
Sponsored by Davis Trust Company.
Brown Bag Lunch Concert
Brown Bag Lunch Concert
The November concert features Melody Meadows. Our free monthly Brown Bag Lunch Concerts make the arts accessible to everyone while providing an excellent opportunity to experience live music in a community gallery setting. Each concert is more than entertainment! It’s an arts education experience where audiences experience a free concert, while learning about music history, instruments, artists, and the cultural stories behind the music. Bring a friend, bring your family, and bring your lunch!
Sponsored by Davis Trust Company.
"Regeneration" by Sarah Ferguson & Paula Kaufman
Displaying in the Maxwell Gallery.
Reception: Wednesday December 2, 2026, from 5 to 7 pm
“Regeneration” is an exhibition by Sarah Ferguson and Paula Kaufman. Regeneration means a reawakening, rebirth and an opportunity for change. We can look at regeneration through many lenses such as mind, body, spirit, and natural or built environment. We hope our exhibit provokes interest and discussion and catalyzes the viewer to consider where regeneration is occurring in their own lives.
23rd Annual Holiday Artist Market
Shop local. Give art. Our 23rd Annual Holiday Artist Market brings together talented regional artists offering one-of-a-kind, hand-created artwork. Beautiful, original pieces made by artists, not mass-produced crafts. It’s the perfect place to find meaningful holiday gifts while supporting the artists who make our region such a creative and vibrant place. Come browse, discover something truly special, and give a gift with a story behind it.
Event dates:
Friday, Dec. 5, from 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 am to 4 pm
Brown Bag Lunch Concert
Brown Bag Lunch Concert
The November concert features Raymond Godwin. Our free monthly Brown Bag Lunch Concerts make the arts accessible to everyone while providing an excellent opportunity to experience live music in a community gallery setting. Each concert is more than entertainment! It’s an arts education experience where audiences experience a free concert, while learning about music history, instruments, artists, and the cultural stories behind the music. Bring a friend, bring your family, and bring your lunch!
Sponsored by Davis Trust Company.
Between Exhibitions
BETWEEN EXHIBITIONS
Our gallery is currently being prepared for our next exhibition. Please check back soon. The new exhibitions will open on Wednesday, Sept 30, at 5 pm. (See schedule for next exhibitions)
Thank you for your support of the Randolph Arts Center!
Brown Bag Lunch Concert
Brown Bag Lunch Concert
The September concert features Seth Maynard. Our free monthly Brown Bag Lunch Concerts make the arts accessible to everyone while providing an excellent opportunity to experience live music in a community gallery setting. Each concert is more than entertainment! It’s an arts education experience where audiences experience a free concert, while learning about music history, instruments, artists, and the cultural stories behind the music. Bring a friend, bring your family, and bring your lunch!
Sponsored by Davis Trust Company.
August Brown Bag Concert ft. Kelsey Jeffries
Join us for another wonderful Brown Bag Concert! Kelsey Jeffries is a singer-songwriter from Bristol, WV, currently residing in Davis, WV. She has performed in several parts of West Virginia as well as parts of Maryland and Pennsylvania. She gets influence from artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson, Johnny Cash, Pink Floyd, KT Tunstall, among others. She has been nominated in the "Country" Category two years in a row for the Born & Bred Best of 2023 and 2024 Reader's Poll, which artists are nominated by readers of the online magazine. She has performed twice at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg, WV as part of the Born & Bred Concert Series.
Kelsey is passionate about original music and sharing her personal experiences and stories with others. She has several original songs out on all streaming platforms, which she began releasing in 2021, being her first self-titled EP. In 2023, she released her single, "Drive a Man to Drinkin", in 2024, a single called, "Sweet Lovin", and most recently, Kelsey released her latest single called, "Tricks", in October of 2025.
Sponsored by Davis Trust Company.
A Days End Daydream, a Gala Visual Experience by Natasha Evans & Wilhelmina McWhorter
Opening Reception Friday, August 7th from 5-7pm.
A Days End Daydream is a collective gallery between Natasha Evans and Wilhelmina McWhorter where these two artists explore the never-ending possibilities of what their dreams hold.
As a society it could be said that hardships and information overload has led our brains and souls to slow or halt. This exploration of art and dreams is an offering of levity and curiosity. It is also an invitation to dream alongside us and see the world through a different set of eyes. How do you view the world? Is your glass half empty or half full? Is your brief candle burning large and hot, or flickering and soft? Through what color lens do you see? The world is only what we perceive, therefore we have only what we see to understand what we know. It may never be quite as it seems, so we ask you to walk through this gallery and welcome your own daydreams into reality. As you do, think to yourself, “There are known knowns. There are known unknowns. But there are also unknown unknowns—the ones we don't know we don't know.” - Donald Rumford
Thank you to the Arts Center, our families and loved ones, and all of you curious art lovers for indulging in the tender pause we paint on canvas.
“Soul Fire,” a Stained-Glass Solo Exhibition by Stellathena Gregory
Opening Reception: August 7th, from 5-7PM
“Like most people, I am looking for a little magic. I endeavor to produce stained glass art that whispers joy and a feeling of magic in the hearts of all those who encounter it. My designs are guided by passion using colorful glass and uniquely incorporated faceted glass rainbow makers that advocate light and color to dance from the windows and across the room like fairies on a ray of sunshine spreading the joy that art has brought to me” - Stellathena Gregory.
July Brown Bag Concert ft. Doug Spears
With sand in his blood and orange blossom honey in his soul, Doug Spears is a fifth-generation Florida native whose songs often reflect the backroads and deep-rooted stories of his rural heritage. For more than 30 years, Doug has brought his distinctive blend of storytelling, songwriting, and musicianship to listening rooms, house concerts, festivals, and concert venues across the country. That touring led him through northern WV where he fell in love with its natural beauty and the kind, generous folks that call it home.
Rooted in the Americana and folk traditions, Doug’s warm acoustic sound draws comparisons to iconic singer-songwriters like Gordon Lightfoot, John Denver, and James Taylor. His music is marked by thoughtful lyrics, memorable melodies, and a natural ease on stage that invites audiences to lean in and listen. Doug’s original songs have been heard on independent radio throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe, earning him a loyal following wherever he travels. In every performance he delivers songs that feel both deeply personal and universally familiar—music rooted in place, shaped by time, and carried by a storyteller who knows exactly where he comes from. Doug and his wife, Judy, make their homes in Flagler Beach, Florida, and Parsons, West Virginia.
Sponsored by Davis Trust Company.
Closed - Fourth of July Weekend
The Arts Center will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day.
Call for Artist, Fall Juried Art Exhibition
CALL TO ARTISTS! The Fall Annual Juried Arts Exhibition.
One of our favorite exhibitions, showcasing outstanding artwork by artists from across the state.
PROSPECTUS - Contains all details, dates, guidelines, requirements and eligibility.
The prospectus has an application for the adults and student component. Click the button to download.
Registration and drop off date: Saturday, Sept 26, between 10 and 12:30.
Opening Reception on Wednesday, Sept 3, from 5 to 7 PM
WV Judge/Juror: Caroline Hanson Hertko
Wild & Wonderful: A Juried Exhibition Celebrating West Virginia
Displaying in the Great Hall through July 30th.
Wild & Wonderful is all about celebrating the landscapes, people, culture, and creative spirit of West Virginia. This exhibition highlights the diverse voices and perspectives that make our Appalachian region unique. Works in this exhibition are from artists across the state of West Virginia, or those who have strong ties to our Mountain State.
From an outsiders’ lens, a lot about West Virginia’s culture, people, and history are misunderstood or misrepresented. We are more than the stereotypes attached to us. Our culture showcases our vibrancy, our people show our strong sense of community, and our history shows our perseverance.
This exhibition celebrates what makes West Virginia unique; from the people we love to the land we inhibit, this is Wild & Wonderful, West Virginia.
“Present Moments”, a Solo Exhibition by Jeannine Romano & Debi Eastep
Opening Reception is Saturday, June 20th, from 3-5pm.
Displaying in the Maxwell Gallery.
“We are very good at preparing to live, but often not very good at living… We have difficulty remembering that we are alive in the present moment, the only moment there is for us to be alive.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
Debi White-Eastep and Jeannine Romano are West Virginia natives whose artwork seeks to capture everyday moments. Through watercolor and photography, they express the “Wild and Wonderful” moments in everyday life.
“In this joint exhibit, we expressed our friendship from two very different points of view - tied together with the common thread of art to create a unique series: One subject expressed in photography and watercolor. We urge the viewer to compare and contrast the works to get the true sense of our subjects in the moment – Morning sunlight on a hidden leaf, water droplets suspended on a web and a garden gate that is open or closing. Be in the “Present Moment.”
We hope you enjoy our work as much as we enjoy creating it!”
- Debi and Jeannine
June Brown Bag Concert ft. WV Highland Dancers
Join us for another wonderful Brown Bag Concert on June 17th! 🤩
This month, we're changing things up... just a little! Instead of live music, we have invited the West Virginia Highland Dancers to ✨️ dance ✨️ the lunch-hour away on the Great Hall Stage. There will still be some live music, but the focus will be on the intricate highland dancing art form. Highland Dancing is widely recognized as a traditional Scottish art from that combines athleticism, cultural heritage, and performance artistry. 🎨
📆 Come and see the Highland Dancers performance on June 17th, from 12-1pm in the Great Hall!
Thank you to Davis Trust Company for sponsoring this concert series💟
P.s. this is the last chance to see our current exhibitions: the 25th Annual Juried Arts Exhibition & "Compassionate Beings" solo exhibit by Ruth Blackwell-Rogers!
Treasure On the Mountain - Tickets
August 8th, 2026. From 12-6pm @ Snowshoe Mountain.
$15 from each ticket we sell comes back to us!
We’re partnering with the Snowshoe Foundation to sell tickets for Treasure On the Mountain, 2026!
“The Snowshoe Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support to local community-based organizations whose activities provide benefits to the communities in Central West Virginia.
The Foundation began as an initiative to enhance the quality of life within our local communities. We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving the children and families of Webster, Pocahontas, Randolph, and surrounding counties. Our board of directors is comprised of committed individuals from these areas who actively seek to provide help and hope to area residents. The Snowshoe Foundation is a distinct entity from Snowshoe Mountain Resort.”
How it works: after you have added your tickets to your cart and entered your information, a drop-down menu labeled “Select Partner Organization:” select “Randolph Co. Arts Center” to support the Arts Center!
May Brown Bag Concert ft. Chet Lowther
Wednesday, May 20th, 12-1PM; Free to attend!
“As far as a description of my music, I think it would best be described as Americana or singer/songwriter, my musical influences include songwriters like John Prine, Guy Clark, Darrell Scott, Richard Thompson, Chris Smither, etc. I aspire to that same sort of honest, simplistic, clever, writing style of those types of writers” - Chet Lowther.
Sponsored by Davis Trust Company.
Roots & Radiance: 25 yrs Celebrating Arts in our Community
A 25-Year Celebration of Art & Community
We mark year 25 as a quarter century milestone rooting ourselves in the Randolph County community. The Arts Center has served as a gathering place for creativity through arts, connection, and culture in our Appalachian region. We mark this milestone with an evening of celebration and support. Our evening will connect guests with a evening of music, arts, food. Artist in our juried exhibition will be honored. Jesse Milnes & Emily Miller will be performing live.
This signature fundraising event sustains the exhibitions, performances, and educational programs that make the Arts Center a vibrant hub for our community. Your presence helps ensure the next 25 years of artistic impact.
Thank you to our generous sponsors: St. George Medical Clinic, 7Wellness, Mountain Valley Bank, Davis Trust Company, Vandalia Health Davis Medical, Lambert’s Winery, Big Timber Brewing, Charm Farm, LJS, Mountain State Forest Festival and Elkins Fire Department.
Annual Juried Arts Exhibition
Now in its 25th year, the Arts Center’s Annual Juried Exhibition highlights exceptional work by regional artists working across a range of media. Selected by an invited juror, the exhibition reflects the depth, skill, and creative vision. Award winners will be announced in advance and honored during our Annual Fundraiser Celebration.
This exhibition celebrates 25 years of successful arts programming that continues to shape our future. The exhibition will display for six weeks in the Great Hall Gallery at the Arts Center and online from May 4 to June 17. Featured in the Maxwell Gallery is Ruth Blackwell Rogers.
ARTISTS: ART CALL “Call to Artists” tab.
“Compassionate Beings” Ruth Blackwell-Rogers Solo Exhibition
Displaying in the Maxwell Gallery
RUN-4-IT, team Amazing Arts
Race Day is September 26th, starting at 11AM at the Davis Fire Hall.
When you support the arts, you support an entire community.
At the Arts Center, we believe creativity is essential. Every day, we open our doors to artists, students, and community members of all ages, offering art classes, exhibits, performances, and a place to belong. From a child picking up a paintbrush for the first time to a local artist sharing their work with the world, this space makes those moments possible.
But it happens with support! That’s why we participate annually with Run 4 It. Every step we take helps raise funds to keeps arts programming accessible, affordable, and thriving in our community. Your donation directly supports art supplies, discounted art classes, paid opportunities for art instructors and musicians, outreach programs, and the operations that keep our doors open. Our 99-year-old historic building needs a ton of extra love!
If you believe in the power of the arts to inspire, educate, and connect through creativity...this is your moment to make a difference. Give what you can. Share our page. Cheer us on.
April Brown Bag Concert ft. The Casseday Brothers
Vernon and Norman Casseday are budding musicians from Elkins. These brothers have performed for a Helvetia Community Square Dance, the Belington Bakery, and have recently been featured on the Charm Life podcast. Vernon has also recorded two albums of fiddle tunes with his mentor, Jesse Milnes.
They enjoy participating in the Vandalia Gathering, the West Virginia State Folk Festival, Arthurdale Heritage Festival, and the Augusta Festival fiddle and banjo contests. They participate in the Augusta Strings and summer workshop programs and have been studying traditional old-time fiddle, guitar, and banjo music with Jesse Milnes, Seth Maynard, and Hunter Walker.
They will be sharing regional old-time tunes as well as some of their favorite Helvetia square dance tunes passed down from their great-grandfather, Vernon Burky, his brother Norman Burky, and the Helvetia Star Band. ernon and Norman Casseday are budding musicians from Elkins. These brothers have performed for a Helvetia Community Square Dance, the Belington Bakery, and have recently been featured on the Charm Life podcast. Vernon has also recorded two albums of fiddle tunes with his mentor, Jesse Milnes.
Sponsored by Davis Trust Company.
March Brown Bag Concert ft. Pam Roberts
Pam Roberts is set to perform at the March Brown Bag Concert!
Take a break in the middle of your day and join us for a Brown Bag Concert at The Arts Center! Bring your lunch, grab a friend, and enjoy live music in a relaxed, come-as-you-are setting. These concerts are casual, free, and open to the public—perfect for community members, downtown workers, and anyone who wants to enjoy great music during the noon hour. Whether you stay for one song or the whole set, Brown Bag Concerts are a wonderful way to connect with others, discover local talent, and fill your afternoon with creativity and joy. Be part of the art movement!
Pam is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter who resides in Elkins, WV. She’s been playing and performing for many years in such groups as Blues Fuse, The Elktones, Pam Roberts Trio, as well as several duos in West Virginia and Virginia. She enjoys playing old jazz standards with their colorful chords and she enjoys singing blues tunes where she can belt them out. Her repertoire includes folk and pop tunes, blues, and Americana. She was influenced by her mother who sang and played piano and loved to play the 40’s jazz tunes such as Autumn Leaves and Pennies from Heaven, along with many others. Pam is keeping those songs alive in her performances. Pam also performs her original songs from her CD which she recorded right here in the Arts Center!
Thank you to Davis Trust Company for sponsoring this concert series!
Seneca Trail Artists Guild Members Exhibition
Opening Reception is March 18th from 4:30 - 6:30PM. Displaying in the Maxwell Gallery.
The Seneca Trail Artists Guild was established in 1964 by local artists who saw a need to unite both amateur and professional creators around a shared passion for fine art. Their goal was to foster an atmosphere of fellowship, support artistic growth, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the arts—within the Guild and throughout the community—while also encouraging young, emerging artists.
We are always seeking new members, who would enjoy the fellowship and encouragement of other artists. We meet on the second Monday of each month at 12:30pm at The Arts Center in Elkins, WV.
Randolph County Student Art Exhibition
Opening Reception: March 18th, from 4:30 - 6:30PM.
Celebrate the artistic talents of students from across Randolph County! Over 300 submissions from public, private, and homeschooled students grace the walls of the Great Hall. Come out and show your support; encouragement instills confidence in the artists of tomorrow.
Participating Schools/Organizations: Shining Light Christian Academy, Montessori, After School Art, Artsbank, Tygarts Valley Middle School, Elkins Middle School, Tygarts Valley High School, Elkins High School, Highland Adventist School, and homeschools.
Thank you to, the Snowshoe Foundation and the Kiwanis Club of Elkins, for making this exhibition a possibility for the youth of Randolph County!
Irish Celebration: Community Music Night
This is a Community Fundraiser: March 13th, music starting at 6:30PM, $10 at door.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in true Irish fashion with festive Irish music performed by local musicians! There is no better way to celebrate than to gather ‘round the stage with your community and delight in the talents of your friends and neighbors. Special thanks to all who made this jam possible. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Featured musicians: Dave & Cindy Proudfoot, Wish Awake: Leskie & Stephie, and Michelle Luddy & Cindy Proudfoot.
Thank you to Big Timber Brewing for sponsoring the jam! Your support makes the evening all the more magical.
February Brown Bag ft. Whistler’s Children Trio
February 18th from 12-1PM. Free to attend. Sponsored by Davis Trust Company.
🌸 Get ready for Spring; join us in celebrating the musical talents of Whistler's Children!🪈 🎶 Whistler's Children is a recorder trio featuring Katy McClane on Soprano Recorder/Mary Smakula on Alto Recorder/ Craig Stihler on Bass Recorder. This concert will feature Renaissance recorder music and more, lilting and lulling us into the early Springtime Season. 🌸 Thank you, Davis Trust Company, for sponsoring our Brown Bag Concert Series!
📆 When? February 18th, from 12-1PM.
🌎️ Where? In the Great Hall at the Arts Center.
🤩 Cost? FREE thanks to our sponsor, Davis Trust Company.
Please note: We are in the process of restructuring our Brown Bag concert series, but due to popular demand, we are offering a February Brown Bag. The rest of the Brown Bag schedule is yet to be determined. We will send out notice to musicians via email to secure their spot once everything is finalized. Interested in performing for a Brown Bag? Please fill out the contact form so we can add your email to our list. We appreciate your patience and understanding!
Closed for Arts in Our Communities Conference
The Arts Center will be closed February 9th, 10th, & 11th, as staff will be in Charleston, WV for the Arts in Our Communities conference, as well as Arts Day at the Capital. Are you an artist? Consider attending! It is a great opportunity to connect with artists and arts organizations throughout the state of WV.
Link to more information: https://wvtourism.com/arts-in-our-communities-2026/
Please do NOT call the office for details on this event, as it is not our event. Please refer to the link provided for more information about the conference.
Clara & Olivia Concert
Concert to follow the Opening Reception on January 29th, from 7:30-8:30PM, $10 admission.
Clara Riedlinger is a singer and fiddler based in Rochester, NY. Olivia Perske is a singer and guitarist/bassist based in Elkins, WV. According to family legend, they both sang before they talked and danced before they walked!
Clara and Olivia grew up singing in church choir, and share a love of community song and layered harmonies. Meeting in a workshop at the Augusta Heritage Center, they discovered a “sister harmony”; the duo Clara + Olivia was instant. Olivia’s warm timbre and Clara’s bright timbre meld into a centuries-old sound.
Clara + Olivia specialize in story songs and ballads sung in the old style, bringing a unique blend of tradition and presence. Their singing brings audiences in, eliciting an array of human emotions, transporting them to a world outside of time and place.
"Judy Van Gundy; A Life of Art & Craft” solo exhibition
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 29th, from 5-7PM.
“I have been a creator & maker of things for as long as I can remember.
I was inspired by my parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts & uncles, all who made — in my estimation— wonderful things. I was encouraged to try many forms of art and crafts. In my younger years, my art was utilitarian, often out of necessity, such as clothing, curtains, wooden toys, and decor for our home. As I grew older, I began to pursue art that ‘called to me’, such as basketry and stained-glass. Now, I create art for arts sake”
- Judy Van Gundy, Artist Statement.
Displaying in the Maxwell Gallery January 29th - March 16th, 2026.
