** North Central West Virginia Watercolor Exhibition
Visit the Debora D. Palmer Gallery at the Wiles Hill Community Center 287 Eureka Drive, Morgantown, WV
Thursday, December 13th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 
This will be an evening celebrating the creativity and talent of local artists. This special showcase highlights stunning watercolor pieces from individuals across North Central West Virginia, showcasing the artistry and imagination of our community. 
Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a local supporter, or simply curious, this exhibition offers something for everyone. 
​Free admission and open to all!
** GALLERY CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
DECEMBER 23RD - JANUARY 5TH
​​** GALLERY HOURS​
MONDAYS - FRIDAYS - 11:00 - 3:00
OPEN SATURDAYS - 10:00 - 2:00
​(Our Gallery is closed anytime Monongalia Cty schools are closed as a result of inclement weather.)

​** OUR WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES ARE CONDUCTED IN THE GALLERY IN THE MOUNTAINEER MALL 
​5000 Greenbag Road Morgantown, WV 26501 

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** USE THE BUTTON BELOW, TO PAY DUES FOR 2025.
** ​KAPPA TAU (for members only)
Thursday, January 16, 2025
10am-12pm
Painting Bowls for Empty Bowls at WOW Factory
3453 University Avenue
Star City, WV 
$7.00/bowl to donate
$14.00/bowl to keep 
Please RSVP by Jan. 10, 2025, so we have a count of attendees
Tia Hunt (304) 288-4704
Linda Herbst (304) 685-2130
** WATERCOLOR CLASSES RESUME JANUARY 6TH
** JANUARY TAKE-IN
(for members only)
January 8th - Artist's Choice
** FEBRUARY TAKE-IN
(for members only)
February 5th - Red, Hearts, or Artist's Choice
** MARCH TAKE-IN PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
(for members only)
March 5th
(for info to follow)
** MAA MEMBERS WHO WISH TO DISPLAY THEIR WORK AT COURT HOUSE:
​CONTACT JANE AT    [email protected]

** DUES
​​New members who pay by October 1st get the rest of the current year as well as the next year
included.
** FUTURE SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES:

      * RYAN FOX     APRIL 3 - 6, 2025     WC/BATIK
      
      * MATTHEW BURNHAM   JUNE 5 - 8. 2025

      * JAIMIE CORDERO    AUGUST 7 - 10, 2025

      * KEN HOBSON     OCTOBER 2 - 5, 2025

      * STERLING EDWARDS    APRIL 9 - 12, 2026

      * IAIN STEWART    JUNE 1 - 4, 2026

​      * TRISH MCKINNEY     AUGUST 6 - 9, 2026

      * JANET NUNN    OCTOBER  5 - 8, 2026

IF INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN OUR WORKSHOPS, PLEASE, SEND YOUR CHECKS AND REGISTRATION FORMS TO:
 MAA, Attn: Tia Hunt   5000 Greenbag Road, Morgantown, WV    26501


**CALL OUT for instructors in oil, acrylics, and drawing. If interested contact:

The MAA Gallery 304-291-5900
​or email      [email protected] ​​

** Become a Featured Artist at the Gallery  (for members only)
​The Featured Artist’s work will be displayed in the larger front window.  This window is 50 sq. ft. of space that will be dedicated to the featured artist. 
A photo of the artist along with a short bio will also be displayed with the art.  The exhibit will be on display for 4 to 8 weeks.
The exhibit will be posted on the Gallery’s web page and facebook page.  It will also be featured in a Gallery newspaper article.
All gallery members in good standing are eligible to fill out an application.  Completed applications are due by May 1st and can be returned to the gallery or e-mailed to [email protected] to be placed in a drawing.
Names will be chosen at random during the May board meeting for each of the available months which are: June; July; August; September; January; February; March 
Each artist chosen is responsible for delivering their work to the gallery and for picking it up at the appropriate time.  As always the Gallery reserves the right to monitor art exhibited.  

​APPLICATION
Name: _____________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________
E-mail address: _______________________________________
Media: ______________________________________________
Preference:  1st _________________mo.
                     2nd ________________ mo.
                     3rd _________________mo.




​** MORGANTOWN AND MONONGALIA COUNTY DESIGNATED ARTS COMMUNITY 
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The State Arts Office, West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the West Virginia Commission on the Arts (WVCA) announces two new Certified Arts Communities designations. Monongalia County and the City of Morgantown (Monongalia County) have both been awarded this honor.
Monongalia County and the City of Morgantown both continuously work hard to advocate for the arts and to show how the arts play an intentional and integral role in community planning and development,” said WVDACH Curator Randall Reid-Smith. “It is important we honor these communities throughout West Virginia with the recognition they deserve.
The Certified Arts Community (CAC) designation is for communities that have realized the benefits of cooperation between arts and humanities groups, business leaders and jurisdictional agencies. To be eligible, communities must support arts organizations by providing volunteer governance, financial contributions and audiences for arts programming; adopt a resolution indicating recognition of the importance of the arts to economic development, educational quality and civic involvement; and demonstrate successful collaborations between arts, humanities and heritage groups, and business leaders and jurisdictional agencies.
Applications for the CAC program must be submitted with any required attachments, including letters of support, resolutions of governing authorities and other documentation of fulfillment of qualification. The WVDACH State Arts Office reviews applications to the CAC program and forwards successful applications to the WVCA for final approval.
For an application or more information about the Certified Arts Communities, visit www.wvculture.org or contact Lance Schrader, WVDACH director of arts, at [email protected] or (304) 558-0240.

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