Charleston, WV's Premiere Art Event
Mountain State Distillery will feature works by Mark Roberts during the October 21st ArtWalk.
Mark is local designer of trading cards featuring The Walking Dead as well as many others including custom cards.
One of Downtown Charleston’s most unique shops Buck & Bette at 123 Summers Street will be featuring the work of local artist Marisa Jackson during the October ArtWalk. Marisa is the artist and designer behind the brand MarisaMade. Buck & Better will feature Marisa’s latest fall collection and all items are available for purchase (only $5-$45). Works include stationery where she offers hand-painted stationery, art prints, and gifts items.
After much discussion with our fellow downtown business owners and community, we are happy to announce that the October Downtown Charleston ArtWalk will be returning this month on Thursday, October 21st 5PM-8PM. It will be left up to the individual businesses as to whether or not they’re choosing to participate this month. We will keep you up to date on what artists you can expect to see, businesses participating, and announcements via our social media platforms and Downtown Charleston ArtWalk website.
We highly encourage everyone to partake in the necessary precautions such as social distancing and masking in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and continue to be able to successfully and safely enjoy a wonderful evening full of Art amongst our small businesses and community!We look forward to seeing all of you and making it an October ArtWalk to remember!
After an absence since December 2019 the Downtown Charleston ArtWalk returns tonight – Thursday, August 19th from 5pm to 8pm.
Visit these fine venues and many more in Downtown Charleston who are participating in the August ArtWalk:
Aronfield Agency – 208 Hale Street
Bear Wood Company – 811 Quarrier Street
Black Locust Woodshop – 818 Lee Street E
Black Sheep Burrito and Brews at The Brewery – 702 Quarrier Street
Buck & Bette – 123 Summers Street
Charleston Ballet – 100 Capitol Street, Mezzanine Floor
The Consignment Company – 221 Capitol Street
Clay Center – Art After Dark – 7:30 to 9:30
Cryofix WV – 111 Hale Street
Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream – 225 Capitol Street
Folklore Music Exchange – 1025 Quarrier Street
The Healing Tree – 225 Hale Street
Ivor’s Trunk – 819 Lee Street East
The Purple Moon – 817 Quarrier Street
Stella’s Gelateria & Specialty Market – 202 Hale Street
Stray Dog Antiques – 219 Hale Street
The Two Tinkers – 717 Lee Street East Suite 307
Oddbird Gifts – 221 Hale Street
West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute – 118 Capitol Street – First Floor
We look forward to seeing you tonight! Some venues may be requiring masks so bring yours along and respect the health and safety concerns of our businesses and patrons.
Thursday night, the museum is transforming into a FREE hot spot of activity and entertainment after the downtown Charleston ArtWalk.
We’ll have live entertainment from DJ Charlie Blac, a “pull your own print” station with Base Camp Printing Company, a cash bar, and after-hours access to current exhibits in the Juliet Art Museum! Plus, you can grab FREE parking at the Clay Center all evening!
Come join us! It’s the perfect evening out no matter the age, no matter the weather!
Visit The Purple Moon at 817 Quarrier Street during the August ArtWalk for great art by Edward Kazor, Betty McMullen, David Cyfers and a fun collection of vintage art, mid-century furnishings, art glass and eclectic pieces to brighten up your home.
Stop by Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream at 225 Capitol Street during the August 19th ArtWalk for a delicious ice cream treat, fresh baked good, coffee & espresso, and even for soup, salad, or a wrap! All made in house!
Stop by Folklore Music Exchange, one of Downtown Charleston’s newest shops, at 1025 Quarrier Street for an special ArtWalk “Open Mic” session! Bring your guitar and play a little.
The Charleston Ballet at 100 Capitol Street will host artist Noveed Hasan in the CB studios. In addition, the Charleston Ballet Company rehearsal will be open to the public. Hasan’s surgical background and knowledge of anatomy have helped define her artistic style. The paintings displayed in the CB studios are a mix of abstract 3D and 2D pieces. These pieces are a part of Hasan’s capstone project for Marshall University’s School of Art & Design.
If you can’t find something simply amazing to take home with you from Stray Dog Antiques at 219 Hale Street you just aren’t trying! Take in their eclectic collection during ArtWalk on Thursday, August 19th.