Downtown ArtWalk
Thursday, Oct. 20
5-8 p.m.

Join us this Thursday for a downtown stroll at ArtWalk. This month, ArtWalk will feature works inspired by Vision 2030, along with unique pieces from various downtown galleries.

Spearheaded by the Charleston Area Alliance, Vision 2030 is a blue ribbon panel of business and community leaders that is creating a 20-year plan for creating jobs and strengthening the economy of the Kanawha Valley.

At ArtWalk, visitors will find Vision 2030 activities including:

• Commissioned artwork by local artists in ‘Gallery Alley’ (located near the SubShop at 807 Quarrier St.)
• Sidewalk chalk art completed by Charleston Catholic art students.
• Inspired puzzle creation at the Lee Street Triangle. All artwalkers can create their inspired image of the future of the Kanawha Valley on ‘life-size’ puzzle pieces.

ArtWalk will also feature its usual array of art from downtown galleries including:

April Waltz at Art Emporium

The Art Emporium is featuring Wheeling, WV artist April Waltz in “April Waltz Does the Charleston: Choreography in Color.”

April strives to create works that are playful in their composition while being stimulating and surprising in color. She is an abstractionist at heart, and her sweeping flow, simple geometry, and rich solid colors are the building blocks that offer infinite possibilities.

This exhibit will run through Nov. 12.

Objects, Artifacts & Found Art featured at The Purple Moon

The Purple Moon will be featuring the glory of found objects, artifacts and art. Coinciding with the retro gallery’s new line of vintage industrial furniture and home accessories, The Purple Moon will present a unique collection of 20th Century found objects, many not originally intended as art.

Vintage signs, toys, tools and other artifacts have excellent design and beauty and The Purple Moon transforms these into art in this unusual exhibit.

Charleston Camera Club Showing at Romano and Associates

Members of the Charleston Camera Club will be exhibiting selected photographs in the offices of Romano and Associates at 230 Capitol Street, in Suite 200.

The Charleston Camera Club is a non-profit club with Members from various locations in southern West Virginia. The Club provides an informal and friendly environment for photographers of all skill levels since 1956.

The Club offers educational meetings, friendly competitions, exhibitions and opportunities to photograph nature and special events as a method to expand the knowledge and experience of the Members.

Artwalk Portrait Party at White Oak Photography

White Oak Photography is holding an Artwalk Portrait Party from 5–8 p.m. at the studio located at 107 Hale Street, Suite 100.

Come on over for the harrowing fright, that White Oak is brewing on ArtWalk night!

Come in costume or as yourself. In honor of the season, we will be taking portraits for a small fee of $5. Half of all proceeds will be donated in support of Covenant House. Live music provided by Duo Divertido.

The Charleston Ballet at 100 Capitol Street

Come by and join us for an open house at the Charleston Ballet and the American Academy of Ballet. Watch the dancers prepare for the upcoming presentation of “The Nutcracker.” Refreshments will be served. Please take the elevator on your right to Mezzanine from the lobby of the Security Building.

Allied Artists Join Artwalk @ 405 Capitol

Allied Artists of West Virginia will join the ArtWalk beginning in October showing at 405 Capitol Street. Allied Artists of West Virginia is a nonprofit, educational, and cultural association whose mission is to encourage, nurture and present the work of West Virginia artists to the community.

Photographs by Finley Taylor at Good News Mountaineer Garage

Good News Mountaineer Garage Gallery will feature, “100 Years of Location Photography in Appalachia” featuring black and white photographs of Finley Taylor, Jim Comstock’s News Leader and Mark Romano.

Stray Dog Antiques Anniversary

Stray Dog Antiques is celebrating it’s four year anniversary this month, and to thank our customers we are offering a 20 percent discount on items $20 or more. We also have a wide variety of vintage clothing for those last minute Halloween Costume Shoppers!

Book Signing and Music Showcase: Brad and Brian Diller at Taylor Books

Taylor Books is proud to host brothers Brad and Brian Diller. Brad is a cartoonist who has just published a new book “The Neighbors Have Two Flamingos.” While he signs copies, his brother Brian will treat the crowd to live music.