Join us for an exciting art exhibit featuring the innovative work of Robbie Poore, a talented artist renowned for his upcycled assemblage pieces and imaginative marker drawings. Robbie transforms everyday materials like random electronics, keys, and bottle caps into playful and colorful creations that constantly evolve. Explore themes of pop culture, music, faces, and cats... View Article
The West Virginia Association of Museums’ annual meeting and conference will be held April 3-5, 2025, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Huntington, West Virginia. The theme of WVAM’s 2025 conference is “Museums as a Critical Community Asset.”
This workshop will address both the need for disaster planning and appropriate responses in the event of an emergency, when wet collection materials require immediate action. In the hands-on portion of the workshop, participants will review safe salvage methods for various types of wet materials (primarily paper, books, and photographs). Participants will also receive guidance... View Article
Do your museum tours need a refresh? Or does your institution need to build interpretive tours from the ground up? In this hands-on workshop, Katie Thompson will walk you through the steps of building a thematic interpretive tour to fit the needs of your institution. Participants will work on actual tours for their museums, but... View Article
A phase box is a good option for books that need quick preservation triage. In this workshop, participants will assemble a simple protective book enclosure using acid-free barrier board and basic tools. The phase box provides good protection from environmental effects until you are ready for a more complex conservation treatment. Materials will be provided,... View Article
Want to be a part of a DIY marching band??West Edge Arts is starting a community marching band for adults called Hoot & Holler! The vibe: Parades, events, and pop-up, flash-style gigs for the sheer fun of playing. Informal, funky, and plenty of room for personal expression. No marching experience necessary. If you can play... View Article
Join Appalachian Artistry’s, Danielle Hunt, for a fun-filled holiday painting event! She will be assisting you to create an adorable Easter basket painting featuring Appalachian Cryptids in an Easter Basket, perfect for the Spring Season! Please note the event image is AI generated and is not the painting you will create. When Danielle finishes the... View Article
Join us for an art show unlike any other! We are going to have art from various artist on display for purchase and raffle. This is an opportunity to snag a one of a kind piece! We have artist like Ceram SamArt by DeeRobbie PooreGatha Seldomridge and even more!! This fundraiser will not only benefit... View Article
The Huntington Museum of Art presents the work of Tri-State high school and middle school art students in the "Portfolio 2025" exhibit, which is on view from April 12 through May 6, 2025. The free opening reception and awards ceremony for this exhibit will take place on Saturday, April 12, from 2 to 4 p.m.... View Article
Join us Friday, April 18 for Crafty Crew! This week’s Crafty Crew is Paper Craft, and we will create paper plate solar systems! We’ll also have a themed scavenger hunt and other activities. Crafty Crew is available 11 AM – 4 PM and is FREE with admission. Crafty Crew is a weekly event throughout... View Article
Earth and Culture Day is returning in 2025 to celebrate local and regional artists, organizations, and community initiatives that honor our shared planet through creativity and collective action. This event weaves together art, storytelling, and reuse to highlight how lived experience and culture shape our approach to caring for the place we call home! Attendees... View Article
Join us Sunday, April 20 for storytime! Together we will read Here We Are and will create planet earth biospheres! Story times are 11am & 2pm. Storytime is FREE with admission. Sunday Storytime is a weekly event throughout the year at the Huntington Children’s Museum. The Huntington Children’s Museum is a STEAM-centered experiential... View Article
Drop by the Huntington Museum of Art on Sunday, May 11th, 2025 between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for delicious food, a mimosa bar, unique antique and art boutique shopping experience, and a children's craft activity. HMA is fully accessible. This is a fundraising event for the Huntington Museum of Art. West Virginia residents may... View Article
Every Thursday, you and your child can experience STEAM concepts through hands-on activities. This week, we are exploring all things W related! Make a paper pinwheel! Explore the museum with... View Article
Marshall University’s School of Art & Design is proud to present Ouroboro-Disco: Selected Foundations Works, an exhibition showcasing artwork by students who have recently completed the Foundations program and review... View Article
Join us Friday, April 25 for Crafty Crew! This week’s Crafty Crew is Color Play, and we will create tissue paper sunsets! We’ll also have a themed scavenger hunt and other activities. Crafty Crew is available 11 AM – 4 PM and is FREE with admission. Crafty Crew is a weekly event throughout the... View Article
Our festival is set! We've got 26 wonderful Appalachian films to share with you on the main day of our festival, Saturday, April 26th! Join us at Foundry Theater starting off at 10 AM for an exciting day of film! This year we're excited to feature a brand-new documentary From The Cowboy's Boot Heel: The... View Article
Join us Sunday, April 27 for storytime! Together we will read There’s No Place Like Space and will create Solar System flash cards! Story times are 11am & 2pm. Storytime is FREE with admission. Sunday Storytime is a weekly event throughout the year at the Huntington Children’s Museum. The Huntington Children’s Museum is... View Article
WV FILM OFFICE and the WEST VIRGINIA FILMMAKERS GUILD in association with APPALACHIAN FILM FESTIVAL present A Wunderbar Social We are coming to Huntington! Our mission is quite simple. We need to build a network of film industry professionals within the state. Productions are eyeing West Virginia and the interest continues to grow. It’s important that... View Article
Every Thursday, you and your child can experience STEAM concepts through hands-on activities. This week, we are exploring all things X related! Make our own “x-ray” pictures! Explore the museum with our X items scavenger hunt, and explore our weekly literacy box! The ABCs of STEAM activities will be in our classroom from 11... View Article
Glassalachia is Almost Here! May 2nd and 3rd! Blenko’s Festival of Glass is back with mountain magic, molten art, and hands-on fun! This year’s theme, Glassalachia, blends Appalachian soul with glassblowing fire—and guess what? Spots for hands-on classes are still open! Join our expert artisans to shape, blow, and create your own glass masterpiece alongside... View Article
Join Brittany Michelle for a belly dance workshop at HDT on Friday evening! Only $10 cash at the door for an hour long workshop - the perfect way to kick off your weekend! Brittany Michelle has been a traveling performer and instructor throughout Appalachia, the Midwest, and the Mid Atlantic since 2017. She’s based in... View Article
Glassalachia is Almost Here! May 2nd and 3rd! Blenko’s Festival of Glass is back with mountain magic, molten art, and hands-on fun! This year’s theme, Glassalachia, blends Appalachian soul with glassblowing fire—and guess what? Spots for hands-on classes are still open! Join our expert artisans to shape, blow, and create your own glass masterpiece alongside... View Article
Hear ye! Hear ye! The Harmony House Ren Faire is back! Over 57 Vendors, Food, Tavern, Music, Workshops, Petting ZOO, Children's Area, Mounted Archery, Fencing, Chess Blitz, Sawbones Live Show, The Adventure Zone signing and photo op, and So Much More!!
