2024 Poetry Out Loud Winner – Willow Peyton from St. Marys High School
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History
Featured Exhibits
Inspired Series Juried Exhibition – West Virginia Wildlife
- State Museum’s Commissioner’s Gallery
The Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition
- Outside the Governor’s Office in the State Capitol building
Youth Congressional Art Exhibition
- Balcony Gallery of the Culture Center
Featured Event
Poetry Out Loud will take place in the Culture Center’s State Theater on Feb. 28 and March 1 to determine the champion who will then compete in the National Finals in Washington, D.C.
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MUSEUMS
The West Virginia State Museums features locations at the Culture Center, Grave Creek Archaeological Complex, Camp Washington Carver, and Independence Hall.
RECORDS & DATABASES
Whether researching your family lineage or looking for information on the history of West Virginia, the Archives and History website is the premier on-line resource.
GRANTS
Every year the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History give out millions of dollars in grants. Check out grant opportunities in Arts, Historic Preservation, or Record Management.
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Recent News
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02/26/2025
State Historic Preservation Office to Host Informational Webinar for Development Grant
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02/25/2025
42 Students to Compete in West Virginia Poetry Out Loud State Finals on Feb. 28 and March 1
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02/03/2025
2025 Youth Congressional Art Competition Submission Deadline Extended
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01/31/2025
Live History Show at West Virginia Independence Hall, Feb. 8
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01/27/2025
2025 Arts Day at the Legislature