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Governor’s Arts Awards Gala Set for March 13, 2014, at Culture Center

March 10, 2014 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, the West Virginia Division of Culture and History and the West Virginia... View Article

2014 Quilt and Wall Hanging Juried Exhibition Entries Deadline Set

February 28, 2014 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History invites all West Virginia quilters to enter the... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History Announces March Events at the Culture Center and Grave Creek Mound

February 26, 2014 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Three archives lectures, the Governor’s Arts Awards ceremony, state Poetry Out Loud competition and an art... View Article

Nominations Being Accepted for Governor’s Arts Awards

January 31, 2014 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Culture and History and the West Virginia Commission on the Arts... View Article

History Day to Take Place at the State Capitol and Culture Center on Thursday, Feb. 13

January 30, 2014 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than sixty local groups with an interest in history or genealogy will gather for the... View Article

Arts Day at the Capitol Rescheduled for Feb. 7

January 29, 2014 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Arts Day at the Capitol has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 7. Sponsored by the West... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History Announces February Highlights at the Culture Center, Grave Creek Mound and West Virginia Independence Hall

January 28, 2014 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two Archives Lectures, History Day, Arts Day at the Capitol, kids’ activities, a film and Fossil... View Article

Cameo Glass Exhibit by Kelsey Murphy and Opening Reception at Culture Center Set for Jan. 27

January 24, 2014 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will unveil a new permanent exhibit, The Cameo... View Article

Schedule Set for Fifth Annual West Virginia History Bowl Competition

January 24, 2014 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The dates are set for the fifth annual West Virginia History Bowl Competitions. Sponsored by the... View Article

Historic Preservation Development Grants Available

January 16, 2014 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, WV — Applications are now available for historic preservation development grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)... View Article

Arts Day at the Capitol Cancelled

January 10, 2014 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Culture and History and the West Virginia Commission on the Arts... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History and West Virginia Commission on the Arts to Present Grant Workshop on Jan. 15 in Huntington

January 8, 2014 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Culture and History and the West Virginia Commission on the Arts... View Article

Arts Day at the Capitol to be held on Jan. 13, 2014

January 8, 2014 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History and the West Virginia Commission on the Arts... View Article

The 2013 West Virginia State Dance Festival Sign-up Deadline Is Jan. 7, 2013

December 27, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Dance company/school directors across West Virginia are invited to enroll their students in the West Virginia... View Article

A New Exhibit and Two Archives Lectures at the Culture Center, Kids’ Activities and Archaeology Lecture at Grave Creek Mound in Moundsville are Featured in January

December 23, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A new art exhibit, a program about Parkersburg’s role in the Civil War, a presentation with... View Article

Culture Center to Present Free Holiday Movies Dec. 26 – 28

December 12, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Top off the holiday season with a visit to the West Virginia State Museum and three... View Article

New Culture Center Exhibit Featuring 51 Railroad Photos by J.J. Young Jr. on Display Through January

December 9, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A new exhibit at the Culture Center in Charleston features a collection of photographs taken by... View Article

State Historic Preservation Office Publishes 13-month Calendar

December 9, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History has... View Article

Winners of the West Virginia Juried Exhibit Announced Show Features 53 Pieces of Art from 46 West Virginia Artists

November 25, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Artists from Sutton, Barboursville and Wheeling won the top prizes in the West Virginia Division of... View Article

Juried Exhibit Featuring 53 Pieces of Art from 46 West Virginia Artists Opens Nov. 24 in Martinsburg

November 14, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News…             MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History’s 18th West Virginia Juried Exhibition, which opens... View Article