The Arts Council of Greater Morgantown (ACGM) and Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia Inc. (YCF) announced the application is open for the 2024-25 Organizational […]
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The Ferry House to act as a ‘creative conduit’ for the community
Prior to the construction of the first Star City Bridge in 1951, residents crossed the Monongahela River by ferry. Following the bridge’s construction and the declining need […]
Women’s History Month: An observance with significance
by F. Willis Johnson The historical significance of Women’s History Month should not be understated. It was born out of the need to acknowledge the often-overlooked achievements […]
Conference looks at importance of arts in communities
Last week I went to my first professional conference: the Arts in Our Communities conference in Charleston. This two-day conference was free to attend, and open to […]
M.T. Pockets fundraiser features local artist Jamie Lester at 123 Pleasant Street
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, M.T. Pockets Theatre Company is producing one of the most toured plays in the contemporary history of theater. According to The Guardian, […]
Main Street Morgantown launches vacant storefront initiative
Main Street Morgantown launched Morgantown ReStored, a revitalization program to fill vacant storefronts with temporary art installations. A new storefront art show opened Friday, during First Friday […]
Mon Arts Center announces programs, camps
The Monongalia Arts Center has announced its programming schedule for the first half of 2024, including kids’ summer camps. Dedicated to bringing fun, affordable arts and creativity […]
Inaugural arts program brings out artists and patrons
Downtown hosted its inaugural First Friday last night, designed to highlight the city’s artistic side. From 6-9 p.m., folks could visit exhibitions at Andrew White Guitars, the […]
Recent art project has unexpected consequences
Just when I especially needed to stay healthy during the busy holiday season, a bad rash afflicted me. Ugly, raised, itchy persistent spots appeared by my right […]
Mastering ancient art of kintsugi on mug collection
For many years I’ve wandered through artisan markets, seeking out potters and picking up mugs in an attempt to find a perfect mug for my mother. Over […]
