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The Morgan Arts Council marks the start of its 30th year “getting art out there” with its hometown of Berkeley Springs firmly entrenched in the top 10 art destinations in America for small cities and towns. In previous years, Berkeley Springs has been ranked as high as #12 competing against all size locations and now is #6 following such notable art towns as Sante Fe and Asheville rated first and second respectively. The list is compiled by American Style magazine from votes cast by the public. “This is the fifth year Berkeley Springs has been nationally ranked,” said Jeanne Mozier, local arts promoter. “No other West Virginia town made the list,” she said pointing out that Berkeley Springs is also the state’s first and only certified arts community.

The upsurge in cultural tourism continues with travelers rating arts, heritage and cultural activities as one of the top five reasons for traveling. In West Virginia, requests for information about cultural tourism is paramount according to state travel officials. “Travel Berkeley Springs has always recognized the importance of our area’s reputation as an arts community,” said Sally Marshall, president of the local travel group. “We are ardent supporters of all the good work MAC does in bringing people to Berkeley Springs,” she said citing activities including the annual summer series of concerts in Berkeley Springs State Park and regular gallery shows opened with Artwalks.

The Morgan Arts Council has received public support for its efforts according to Mozier. “MAC has been funded by both Morgan County and the town of Bath from hotel/motel tax revenues,” said Mozier. “Without this public funding, and grants from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, Berkeley Springs would not be the hot art town it is and the local economy would not be benefitting from art sales and visitors who come for the art.” She pointed out that many of the county’s new residents come here because of the rich cultural life of the area especially its art scene.

Mozier explained that while MAC is the primary community organization developing the arts, there are other activities that contribute to the reputation of Berkeley Springs including the Community Concert band, spring and fall art studio tours and arts-related businesses not to mention a thriving group of more than 150 working artists.

For more information on Morgan County arts activities check www.macicehouse.org or call 304-258-2300.

BERKELEY SPRINGS #6 ART DESTINATION
Calendar Dance Gallery Music Theater Arts Education About the Ice House About MAC Archives Directions Associated Links	The Morgan Arts Council marks the start of its 30th year “getting art out there” with its hometown of Berkeley Springs firmly entrenched in the top 10 art destinations in America for small cities and towns. In previous years, Berkeley Springs has been ranked as high as #12 competing against all size locations and now is #6 following such notable art towns as Sante Fe and Asheville rated first and second respectively. The list is compiled by American Style magazine from votes cast by the public. “This is the fifth year Berkeley Springs has been nationally ranked,” said Jeanne Mozier, local arts promoter. “No other West Virginia town made the list,” she said pointing out that Berkeley Springs is also the state’s first and only certified arts community. The upsurge in cultural tourism continues with travelers rating arts, heritage and cultural activities as one of the top five reasons for traveling. In West Virginia, requests for information about cultural tourism is paramount according to state travel officials. “Travel Berkeley Springs has always recognized the importance of our area’s reputation as an arts community,” said Sally Marshall, president of the local travel group. “We are ardent supporters of all the good work MAC does in bringing people to Berkeley Springs,” she said citing activities including the annual summer series of concerts in Berkeley Springs State Park and regular gallery shows opened with Artwalks. The Morgan Arts Council has received public support for its efforts according to Mozier. “MAC has been funded by both Morgan County and the town of Bath from hotel/motel tax revenues,” said Mozier. “Without this public funding, and grants from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, Berkeley Springs would not be the hot art town it is and the local economy would not be benefitting from art sales and visitors who come for the art.” She pointed out that many of the county’s new residents come here because of the rich cultural life of the area especially its art scene. Mozier explained that while MAC is the primary community organization developing the arts, there are other activities that contribute to the reputation of Berkeley Springs including the Community Concert band, spring and fall art studio tours and arts-related businesses not to mention a thriving group of more than 150 working artists. For more information on Morgan County arts activities check www.macicehouse.org or call 304-258-2300.