May 2008
Delectible Mountain Quilt Show
May 2 - June 1, 2008
The Delectable Mountain Quilt Guild's annual show and sale is anticipated by the whole community.
The guild has started a silent auction to benefit a non-profit of the local community and the
Yard Square Quilts will be hung in shop windows all over town. The highlight is the final day
of the auction. You may try to win, at auction, one of their beautiful 'delectable' quilts.
This year, in conjuction with the writer's group and theater company, a staged reading of an
original play, "Pieceworks" will be presented.
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June 2008
Paint Morgan County
June 6 - July 6, 2008
This is a show of scenes of Morgan County seen through the eyes of the artists and their
mediums. All of the locations will be local and a plein air event will be scheduled.
A workshop will be offered in watercolor. This show is curated by Mary Klotz.
Call for Artists:
Artwork depicting identifiable Morgan County WV sites, sights, people and activities,
created between June 1, 2007 and May 2008 is sought for an upcoming exhibition.
Email Mary at Foresthrt@aol.com or call (301) 845-4447. Entries will be excepted through May 2008.
July/August 2008
Fire Works: A Celebration of Wood-Fired Ceramics
11 July – 17 August 2008
Fire Works will feature ceramics fired over a period of one to ten days in anagama and noborigama, catenary arch and
Bourry-box wood-fired kiln designs. The gallery will showcase the unique aesthetic offered by this ancient technique.
On opening night there will be a presentation by the internationally renowned kiln-master and wood-fire potter Kevin
Crowe, from Nelson County near Charlottesville, Virginia. Kevin’s work will also be featured in the exhibit. Other
participating potters include Brad Birkhimer, Jason Bohnert, Jim Dugan, Joyce Michaud, Kristin Muller and Allison
Coles Severance. Wood-fired work by area potters and artists will also be on display. Contact curator Crawford Horne at
bourrybox@verizon.net or via telephone at 304.258.0519 for additional information.
September 2008
West Virginia Photographers
August 29 - September 28, 2008
The best fine art photography by West Virginia photographers will include many of the best fine art photographs
of professional West Virginia photographers. This show will be on tour. This will be the first stop on the tour.
Artists include: Frank Carvelo, David Fattaleh, Thomas Fletcher, Bruce Haley, Robin Hammer, Michael Keller, Stephen Lawson,
Thoney Lieberman, Brittain McJunkin, Laura Moul, Steve Payne, Steven Rotsch, Steve Shaluta, Morial G. Sher and Betty Rivard.
Betty Rivard is curator.
October - November 2008
Fish or Fowl
October 3 - November 9, 2008
This is an exhibit of wall art and sculptural pieces from a group of artists that work in in watercolor, clay, oil paint, and
mixed media.
November, 2008 - January, 2009
Warm and Wearable
November 14, 2008 - January 4, 2009
The fiber arts have had renewed interest in recent years and this show will be an exploration of the varied media
and processes that all become contemporary clothing and 'wearable art'. Weekend classes in hat making and felting will be
some of the events associated with this show. This show is curated by Ellen Kardell.
January - March, 2009
Birds of a Feather
January 16 - March 1, 2009
'Birds of a Feather' is a bird themed exhibit. Most of the pieces in this show are done in collaboration with 2 or
more artists. Lectures and workshops will be offered during the exhibit. This show is curated by Anne Larsen.
