West Virginia State Historic Preservation Survey and Planning Grants Available
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – An additional opportunity to apply for FY 2025 matching Historic Preservation Survey and Planning Grants is now available through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the…
Governor Morrisey Proclaims March 21, 2025, Arts Day in West Virginia
Charleston, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed a proclamation declaring Friday, March 21, 2025, as Arts Day in West Virginia during the annual Arts Day at the Legislature celebration. The…
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History to Begin Accepting Entries for its Annual Juried Quilt Exhibition
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will begin accepting entries for the 2025 West Virginia Quilts and Wall Hangings Juried Exhibition on Friday,…
Department of Arts, Culture and History Now Accepting Submissions for the Inspired: West Virginia Historic Figures Juried Art Exhibition
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is currently accepting submissions for the fourth installation of Inspired: A West Virginia Series of Juried Exhibitions. This…
Logan High School Student to Represent West Virginia in Poetry Out Loud National Finals
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Logan High School student Emily Porter will represent West Virginia in the 2025 Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C. on May 5-7, 2025. Porter won…
2025 Congressional Youth Art Competition Winners Announced
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Six young artists have been selected as winners in the annual Congressional Art Competition, which is on display in the Balcony Gallery of the Culture Center, State…
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex to Host Annual Fossil Day Event
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – The Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will host its annual Fossil Day event on Saturday, March 8, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. As one…
State Historic Preservation Office to Host Informational Webinar for Development Grant
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (WV SHPO) is hosting an informational webinar for their annual Development Grant. This funding is designated to assist in the protection,…
42 Students to Compete in West Virginia Poetry Out Loud State Finals on Feb. 28 and March 1
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Forty-two students from across West Virginia will recite poems by Nikki Giovanni, Robert Frost, Willie Perdomo, Emily Dickinson, and many others during the 2025 Poetry Out Loud…
2025 Youth Congressional Art Competition Submission Deadline Extended
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is extending the deadline to turn in submissions for the 2025 Youth Congressional Art competition to Friday,…
Live History Show at West Virginia Independence Hall, Feb. 8
WHEELING, W.Va. – Live History, a theatre company that specializes in bringing your local history to life, will feature two showings of “A Knock at the Door: A History Mystery”…
2025 Arts Day at the Legislature
Arts Day at the Legislature 2025 is scheduled for Friday, March 21, 2025. Arts Day is a great opportunity for arts organizations from all around West Virginia to set up…
2025 Arts in Our Communities Conference
The registration link is LIVE! Complete your registration for the FREE Arts in Our Communities conference here: Conference Registration You can gather at the Culture Center in Charleston with artists and…
Pianist Barbara Nissman to Perform at Culture Center in Charleston, Jan. 24
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will host Pianist Barbara Nissman for a concert at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston…
2025 Historic Preservation Development Grants Available
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications are now being accepted for matching (50-50) historic preservation Development Grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the Department of Arts, Culture and History. Eligible…
Department of Arts, Culture and History Announces New Juried Art Exhibit Opening from Inspired Series
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History will open a new exhibition at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston on Sunday, January 26,…
WV Archives and History Displays New Exhibit Titled “A Flurry of Opportunities”
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Archives and History is currently displaying a new exhibit titled “A Flurry of Opportunities,” which explores the rich history of U.S. naturalization records and the…
WV Independence Hall Hosts Free Christmas Concert on December 14
WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host a free concert in the courtroom by the Community Serenade band on Saturday, Dec. 14, from noon to…
WVDACH to Begin Accepting Submission for the 2025 Youth Congressional Art Competition, Dec. 2
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will begin accepting submissions for the 2025 Youth Congressional Art competition on Dec. 2, 2024, through the…
WV Department of Arts, Culture and History Announces 2024-25 Poetry Out Loud Registration Deadline
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 2025 West Virginia Poetry Out Loud state competition registration deadline is set for Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. All West Virginia public and private high schools and homeschool associations…