We are always on the lookout for exciting new artistic and cultural initiatives and venues, so please let us know when you find one. New arts venues that we are very excited about include:
- The RiffRaff Arts Collective, Princeton, WV - [From their web site]: The RiffRaff Arts Collective is based in a 10,000 square foot, multi-purpose creative zone which features a fine art gallery, artist studios and a live performance venue. Core artists work within the space and show their work in the storefront gallery. The Room Upstairs, a beautifully restored turn of the century ballroom, plays host to weekly music gatherings and a variety of after-school performing arts programs. The Studios on Two area is home to five newly remodeled studio spaces and a spacious gathering area which hosts artist networking groups and meetings. Located in downtown Princeton, West Virginia, the RiffRaff Arts Collective is breathing life back into a once depressed downtown area. With new businesses sprouting up all over Mercer Street, there is hope for a bright and prosperous renaissance in this small West Virginia town.
- Callen McJunkin Gallery, Charleston, WV - Located at the Loft at 419 Hale St, Callen McJunkin's new gallery is breathing more creative life into downtown Charleston. The gallery will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and anytime by appointment.
- Jeff Fetty of Roane County has an international reputation for his artistry in metal. He has acquired new space for his Leaning Oak Forge operation and has plans for an artists' colony in Spencer.
- Gary Bowling has opend his House of Art in downtown Bluefield. Says Bluefield Mayor Linda Whalen: "We're very excited about this opening. We have wonderfully artistic talent in our city and this gallery will serve as an excellent showcase for their work....This is a great way to show people the talent we have in the city."
Congratulations and good luck to all these new creative endeavors!
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