Downtown ArtWalk
Thursday, May 16
5-8 p.m.

Downtown ArtWalk, the showcase of downtown Charleston’s thriving art scene, returns for its May edition this Thursday.

ArtWalk, a Charleston Area Alliance program sponsored by Masters Law Firm, is a monthly event that draws hundreds of residents and visitors to downtown Charleston for a festive evening of culture and commerce. The purpose of ArtWalk is to help revitalize downtown and to promote economic development through the arts.

New ArtWalk venues this month include: the Hope Village Fair Trade Boutique at First Presbyterian Church, which is located at 16 Leon Sullivan Way, and Timothy’s at the Quarrier Diner located at 1022 Quarrier Street.

Check out what’s in store for this Thursday’s ArtWalk:

Art Emporium
823 Quarrier Street

The oil paintings of Belmont artist Karen Chamblin will be featured in the “Inspired By the Old Masters,” from May 14 – June 16 at the Art Emporium. Chamblin has been an associate member of Oil Painters of America for five years and has been juried as an artisan at Tamarack.

Gallery Eleven
1033 Quarrier Street

Gallery Eleven welcomes two new members for ArtWalk: Joyce Daniels and Arthur Evans. Scott Milam and his son Colin will be playing easy listening music at the gallery.

Romano & Associates
230 Capitol Street, Suite 200

Romano’s will feature West Virginia artist and soldier Todd Harrell. His photography captures the faces of people in a war torn Afghanistan. His passion for the people and his mission has lead him to capture more than 20,000 images, dozens of which will be on display during ArtWalk.

Tony the Tailor
107 Hale Street

Tony the Tailor is featuring artist Kelly Bryant for the May ArtWalk. Tony will also debut Crayon Lacing, which is a West Virginia based company founded by Marc Rigsby and Bennett Rainey. They offer a fresh take on men’s fashion by introducing an assortment of colored shoe laces for men’s dress shoes.

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
900 Lee Street, Suite 1600

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation will feature photography by Deborah Herndon. Also featured will be artists Shawn Brogan, Katie Cumberledge and Faye Johnson.

Charleston Ballet
100 Capitol Street

Art walkers are invited to join the Charleston Ballet from 5-8 p.m. for a drink and a snack for our “Dancing and Drinks” series. View the inside world of
ballet dancers at work in class and rehearsal settings for their upcoming performances. Along with watching the dancers, “Antique and Modern Porcelain Doll Creations of Becky Turley,” will be exhibited at the ballet studio location.

Good News Mountaineer Garage
222 Hale Street

“New Deal Photographs of West Virginia, 1934-1943,” which is a collection of photographs by Ben Shahn in 1935 and Marion Post Wolcott in 1938 in Logan and McDowell Counties, will be featured at ArtWalk. The exhibit includes a book-signing by Betty Rivard, the editor of the book.

Delfine’s Jewelry
245 Capitol Street

Delfine’s Jewelry will be featuring calligraphy by Jen Bischof.

Stray Dog Antiques
219 Hale Street

Stray Dog Antiques will feature an exhibition entitled “JARS,” that showcases collections of quotidian, weird and amusing objects composed in jars, by Gina Puzzuoli. In addition, artwork by Jake Fertig, Gary Needham, Robert Allender, Paint Coyote Studio, and many others will be on display.

Mission Savvy
202 Hale Street

This month, Mission Savvy will be collecting donations for the animals at Kanawha County Humane Association and will have café specials all evening.

Woomer, Nistendirk & Associates
231 Capitol Street

Woomer will feature photographers Bill and Carolyn Hilborn at this month’s Artwalk.

Annex Gallery
226 Capitol Street

Complimentary wine and refreshments will be served for the opening of a new exhibit featuring the intricately layered monoprints of Karla Hackenmiller, an associate professor of art at Ohio University, Athens.

Hope Village Fair Trade Boutique at First Presbyterian Church
16 Leon Sullivan Way

Hope Village, a boutique shop that brings lovely and unique art from across the globe to our city, will offer fabulous baskets from throughout the African continent as this month’s featured Artwalk item. These one-of-a-kind specimens of functional artwork are woven by local African craftspeople that are committed to providing a beautiful and quality product. Cash and checks will only be accepted.

Timothy’s/Quarrier Diner
1022 Quarrier Street

Timothy’s at the Quarrier Diner will display original scarves made by Anna Pollitt and Lisa Pollitt. They will be selling for $20 for a variety of prints and colors.

Uncork & Create
1031 Quarrier Street

Uncork & Create will be offering a painting event entitled ”Tulips.” It will be led by artist Janet Ripper Chambers, which will begin at 6 p.m. Seating is limited. To register for this event, please visit Uncork & Create’s events calendar at http://www.uncorkandcreate.com/ or call 304-552-3331. Also, the Uncork & Create gallery will feature artists Rebecca Recco and Chet Lowther.

Downtown ArtWalk
Thursday, April 18
5-8 p.m.

Downtown ArtWalk, the showcase of downtown Charleston’s thriving art scene, returns for its April edition this Thursday.

ArtWalk, a Charleston Area Alliance program sponsored by Masters Law Firm, is a monthly event that draws hundreds of residents and visitors to downtown Charleston for a festive evening of culture and commerce. The purpose of ArtWalk is to help revitalize downtown and to promote economic development through the arts.

Held on the third Thursday of each month, galleries, art studios, shops and restaurants open their doors and showcase their goods and services to potential customers and those who are “just looking.” Each season brings new venues, exciting special events and the best of local, regional and nationally recognized artists.

New to ArtWalk this month is the Capitol Conference Center, which is located at 815 Lee Street. It will feature the photography of Steve Payne.

Check out what’s in store for this Thursday’s ArtWalk:

Art Emporium
823 Quarrier Street

Art Emporium is having a solo art exhibition from Homaira Ahmed from April 16 through May 11. The opening reception will be held during ArtWalk. Ahmed’s paintings and clay artwork displays will be featured for sale at the event.

Gallery Eleven
1033 Quarrier Street

Linda Charles Stone is the featured artist for April at Gallery Eleven. Stone works primarily in acrylics and watercolors, in both realism and abstract styles.

Romano & Associates
230 Capitol Street, Suite 200

Romano & Associates will host the West Virginia Child Advocacy Network’s silent auction titled “One with Courage.” It will be an evening of inspiration, courage and support. Enjoy refreshments and meet some of the artists.

House of Luxe
817 Quarrier Street

House of Luxe will feature new jewelry designs from Alexis Bittar. Bittar’s jewelry is hand-crafted in his own studio in Brooklyn, NY. There are three distinct lines within his collection: The Lucite, Elements, and Miss Havasham. Each collection is collectable and is highly coveted among his many fans.

Tony the Tailor
107 Hale Street

Tony the Tailor will provide a “Best of England” promotion featuring fabrics from the best mills in England along with a scotch whiskey tasting. The featured artist will be Kelly Bryant.

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
900 Lee Street, Suite 1600

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation will feature photography by Bill and Carolyn Hilborn and Deborah Herndon. Also featured will be artists Mary Blake, Diana Pittis and Katie Cumberledge.

Charleston Ballet
100 Capitol Street

Join the Charleston Ballet from for a drink and a snack for its “Dancing and Drinks” series. View the inside world of ballet dancers at work in class and rehearsal settings for their upcoming performances, along with new artwork paintings of up and coming artist Kim Sunday. A few works of dance photography by Charleston photographers K. D. Lett and Jurgen Lorenzen will also be on display.

Good News Mountaineer Garage
222 Hale Street

The Good News Mountaineer Garage Gallery will feature the WV Allied Artists. Works featured include art by Anne Jacobs, Steven Holsclaw, Newman Jackson, Sandra King, Judy Pratt, Linda Stonestreet, Sharon Harms, Regina Swim, Patricia Fox and more. This multimedia event features drawings, painting, 3D works, and pottery.

Delfine’s Jewelry
245 Capitol Street

This month, Delfine’s will be showcasing its brand new, state-of-the-art engraving machine. This machine is the finest computerized engraving systems in the world. It allows Delfine’s to provide simple engraving, like on the inside of a ring or the outside of a bangle bracelet.

Stray Dog Antiques
219 Hale Street

Stray Dog Antiques has new work for April’s ArtWalk by Robert Allison, Jake Fertig, and Paint Coyote Studio.

Mission Savvy
202 Hale Street

This month, Mission Savvy is having a fun fundraiser for its animal shelter called “Pops for Pups”. They will be painting balloons and selling them for $2 each. With each balloon purchase you get to pop it and see if you have won something inside. All proceeds go to the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association.

Downtown ArtWalk
Thursday, March 21
5-8 p.m.

Downtown ArtWalk, the showcase of downtown Charleston’s thriving art scene, will kick off its 11th season this Thursday.

ArtWalk, a Charleston Area Alliance program sponsored by Masters Law Firm, is a monthly event that draws hundreds of residents and visitors to downtown Charleston for a festive evening of culture and commerce. The purpose of ArtWalk is to help revitalize downtown and to promote economic development through the arts.

Held on the third Thursday of each month, galleries, art studios, shops and restaurants open their doors and showcase their goods and services to potential customers and those who are “just looking.” Each season brings new venues, exciting special events and the best of local, regional and nationally recognized artists.

Click here to download a map for the March 2013 edition of Downtown ArtWalk.

Check out what’s in store for this Thursday’s ArtWalk:

Art Emporium
823 Quarrier Street

Charleston’s Art Emporium will feature “In Between Dreams,” an art show featuring the work of West Virginia artist Jacob Bucy. Bucy’s work has been all over the state from Olgebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center in Wheeling to Tamarack in Beckley.

Gallery Eleven
1033 Quarrier Street

Clay artist Randi Selbe is the featured artist for March at Gallery Eleven.

The Purple Moon
906 Quarrier Street

It has been a long Winter but the folks at The Purple Moon have made the best of it by scouring the countryside for the best of mid-century, industrial and vintage art and home furnishings. With new inventory including everything from vintage German biology and industrial posters to the most amazing pair of barrister-style department store cabinets and everything in between. And of course, art by our friends Glen Brogan, Sharon Stackpole and many more.

Romano & Associates
230 Capitol Street, Suite 200

Romano’s will feature original paintings by Blake Wheeler, photographs by Balsa Goboyic and Leslie Bragg and illustrations by Bill Richardson. Also, author Jason Pell will be on hand to sell his just released graphic novel, “Season’s End” and author Daniel Boyd will also be there showcasing all things “Chillers.”

House of Luxe
817 Quarrier Street

House of Luxe will feature new jewelry designs from Alexis Bittar. Bittar’s jewelry is hand-crafted in his own studio in Brooklyn, NY. There are three distinct lines within his collection: The Lucite, Elements, and Miss Havasham. Each collection is collectable and is highly coveted among his many fans.

Tony the Tailor
107 Hale Street

Tony the Tailor joins ArtWalk for the very first time with his spring “Made in America” trunk show. Tony will also be hosting a small batch bourbon tasting and artist Kelly Bryant will be showing her works.

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
900 Lee Street, Suite 1600

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation will feature photography by Bill and Carolyn Hilborn and Deborah Herndon. Also featured will be artists Mary Blake, Faye Johnson, Diana Pittis and Katie Cumberledge.

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

Add a little color to your holidays at the final ArtWalk of 2013 this Thursday night.

ArtWalk, a Charleston Area Alliance program, is a monthly event that draws hundreds of residents and visitors to downtown Charleston for a festive evening of culture and commerce. The purpose of ArtWalk is to help revitalize downtown and to promote economic development through the arts.

ArtWalk offers a great way to do some last minute holiday shopping, while supporting Charleston’s local artists and small businesses.

Check out what’s in store for this Thursday’s ArtWalk.

White Oak Photography
807 Quarrier Street

What is that lurking in the back of your closet?  Why it’s an ugly Christmas sweater. It’s time to break it out, put it on, and join us under the Oak as we celebrate the season. New works by owner Michelle Krompecher will be on display and select fine art prints will be available for purchase. It’s sure to make a great last minute gift.

Art Emporium
823 Quarrier Street

For the December ArtWalk, the Art Emporium presents Kathy Boland’s “People and Parlors: An Afternoon at the Greenbrier.” Boland will discuss techniques and share stories of her experiences while at the Greenbrier. The exhibit will run Dec. 17- Jan. 30.

Gallery Eleven
1033 Quarrier Street

Gallery Eleven is featuring all its member artists with one or two paintings in their featured artist area for December.

The Purple Moon
906 Quarrier Street

The Purple Moon will feature vintage holiday decor, mid-century furnishings and accessories, with art by Glen Brogan, Chuck Hamsher and Sharon Stackpole. With a plethora of vintage holiday gift ideas, The Purple Moon will be happy to assist you in choosing that perfect gift for your friend, loved one or maybe even just for yourself.

Romano & Associates
230 Capitol Street, Suite 200

Romano & Associates will be featuring a selection of this years participating artists.  Revisit some of works new and old from your favorite local artists. Many items will be cash and carry, just in time for last minute holiday shopping.

House of Luxe
817 Quarrier Street

House of Luxe will feature the award winning jewelry designs of Alexis Bittar. Bittar’s jewelry is hand-crafted in his own studio in Brooklyn, NY. There are three distinct lines within his collection: The Lucite, Elements, and Miss Havasham. Each collection is collectable and is highly coveted among his many fans.

Delfine’s Jewelry
245 Capitol Street

Delfine’s Jewelry will be displaying an assortment of chocolate diamonds.

Downtown ArtWalk
Friday, Nov. 23
5-8 p.m.

Add a little color to your holidays with a special Black Friday ArtWalk.

ArtWalk, a Charleston Area Alliance program, is a monthly event that draws hundreds of residents and visitors to downtown Charleston for a festive evening of culture and commerce. The purpose of ArtWalk is to help revitalize downtown and to promote economic development through the arts.

Check out what’s in store for this special edition of ArtWalk.

White Oak Photography
807 Quarrier Street

White Oak Photography will host special guests, The Arts Duo, for this month’s special Black Friday ArtWalk. The Arts Duo will exhibit their paintings and handcrafted artisan jewelry. All items will be for sale just in time for the holidays.

Art Emporium
823 Quarrier Street

During the November ArtWalk, Art Emporium will be featuring “Small Works by Allied Artists”, which will include works by Emily Roles, Sandra King, Brenda Beatty, Kathy Boland, Carolyn Cavendish, JoeAnn Crawford, Judy Douglas, Julie Hamilton, Sharon Harms, Deborah Herndon, Steven Holsclaw, Jo Anne Jacobs, Deb McHenry, Sharon McClanahan, Debbie Sisson, Trudy Stevens, Connie Stover, Regina Swim, and many others. The show will run Nov. 19 – Dec. 15, with an opening reception during Nov. 23 ArtWalk.

Gallery Eleven
1033 Quarrier Street

The featured artist at Gallery Eleven for the November ArtWalk is Pat Roberts. She is known for paintings using found objects, coal tipples, and other old buildings, as well as beautiful watercolors and acrylics of flowers.

The Purple Moon
906 Quarrier Street

The Purple Moon will feature works by Glen Brogan for the ArtWalk. In addition, The Purple Moon will feature the usual plethora of vintage and contemporary art, mid-century home furnishings, the best selection of vintage West Virginia art glass in the state and, as usual for the Holiday season, vintage aluminum Christmas trees.

Taylor Books Annex Gallery
226 Capitol Street

The Annex Gallery at Taylor Books will feature a huge holiday collection featuring the ink bird art of Staci Leech-Cornell, mixed media sculpture by Jon Salo, painted wood carvings by Charly Hamilton, watercolors by Janet Ripper Chambers, hand printed letter press designs by Bryan Christopher Baker, mixed media by Chase Henderson, repurposed antique art by Gary Needham, ceramic sculptures by Jamie Lester, pottery by Jason Kiley, ceramic sculpture by Brett Kern, woodcarvings by Lonnie and Twyla Money, pottery by Eric Pardue, hand crafted jewelry by Dan Cook, cut paper design by Megan Schultz, ceramics by Chris Rodgers, monoprints by Yvonne Leonard, wood block and linoleum block prints by Mary Grassel, paintings by Robbie Moore and lots more from the regions crafty folk.

House of Luxe
817 Quarrier Street

House of Luxe will feature the popular handmade jewelry designs of Deborah Davis.

Charleston Ballet
100 Capitol Street

The Charleston Ballet will celebrate the Nutcracker season with visitors during ArtWalk. Photographic displays from Aurelius Jeffrey, K.D.Lett and Jurgen Lorenzen will be enhanced by performances of young talented musicians from the WV Youth Symphony.

Delfine’s Jewelry
245 Capitol Street

Define’s Jewelry will feature 50 percent off all jewelry in stock. This excludes special orders and repairs. Sorry no layaway for Black Friday ArtWalk.

Downtown ArtWalk
Thursday, Oct. 25
5-8 p.m.

Join the Charleston Area Alliance this Thursday for a very special Downtown ArtWalk.

In honor of FestivALL Fall, the Alliance is hosting an ArtWalk encore. There will be music in the streets including Josh Buskirk, Mark Scarpelli, Joseph Cevallos, Good News Garage PickUp Band, Bark-o-Loungers on the WV Music Hall of Fame Band Stage and the ever popular musical easels on the Lee Street Triangle

Check out what’s in store for Thursday’s special edition of ArtWalk.

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
900 Lee Street, Suite 1600

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation will feature seven artists during ArtWalk: Deborah Herndon, photographer; Faye Johnson, jewelry designer; Jennifer Bloomfield, photographer; Diana Pittis potter artist; Anna “Tookie” Nibert, artist; Jan Witter, photographer and Aurelius Jeffrey, photographer.

Art Emporium
823 Quarrier Street

During ArtWalk, Art Emporium will be featuring new works by Elaine McMillion and Betty Rivard. Elaine McMillion is the director of The Hollow Project (www.hollowthefilm.com), which uses interactive media to support county residents in sharing their lives, their visions, and their plans for the future.

Betty Rivard is a fine art landscape photographer whose new book, “New Deal Photographs of West Virginia, 1934-1943” includes a chapter with historic photographs that were taken in the county by Marion Post Wolcott in September 1938.

White Oak Photography
807 Quarrier Street

Michelle Krompecher will be exhibiting travel photos from her very recent and past trips to Hungary. Dúo Divertido, featuring Eduardo Canelón and Elizabeth Segessenman of ¡Comparsa!, will be under the oak playing latin, jazz standards and bossa novas with a bit of spice.

Mission Savvy
202 Hale Street

Browse Mission Savvy’s new Superfood grocery collection with new products from TruRoots and Navitas, which are all fair-trade and organic. Also preview Mission Savvy’s online boutique Winter 2012 eco-fashions.

Gallery Eleven
1033 Quarrier Street

Gallery Eleven will be featuring works by Jean Pennington for ArtWalk. Also, Gallery Eleven will welcome new member Arthur Evans to their corral of talented artists.

Romano & Associates
230 Capitol Street

Nancy-Louise Mottesheard’s work has been described as contemporary, mysterious, expressionistic, abstract and sensual. Mottesheard says the sensuousness the shapes; the subject matter; the layers of color and paint and the myriad of textures.

Good News Mountaineer Garage
222 Hale Street

The Good News Mountaineer Garage will be exhibiting art by Dolly Hartman.

Taylor Books Annex Gallery
226 Capitol Street

Annex Gallery will be exhibiting landscape and still life watercolors by award winning Charleston artist Betty Warner and West Virginia landscapes by Hinton based artist Laure Williamson.

Taylor Books will have a Harry Potter themed night with a trivia, wizard chess and a read aloud session.

House of Luxe
817 Quarrier Street

Artist Linda Boyd will bring her “20 minute” portraits to ArtWalk.  She wil create live, pastel portraits of patrons. House of Luxe will also feature photography from Aurelius Jeffrey.

Charleston Ballet
100 Capitol Street

The Charleston Ballet welcomes ArtWalkers into the private world of ballet. Watch dancers in class and rehearsing for upcoming performances. They will also be featuring photography and artwork of Aurelius Jeffery, Jurgen Lorenzen and K.D. Lett.

Downtown ArtWalk
Thursday, Oct. 18
5-8 p.m.

Join the Charleston Area Alliance this evening for a special Downtown ArtWalk.

ArtWalk is celebrating 10 years as the Capitol City’s premiere art event.

Check out what’s in store for tonight’s edition of ArtWalk.

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
900 Lee Street, Suite 1600

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation will feature six artists during ArtWalk: Deborah Herndon, photographer; Faye Johnson, jewelry designer; Jennifer Bloomfield, photographer; Diana Pittis potter artist;, Anna “Tookie” Nibert, artist; and Jan Witter, photographer.

Art Emporium
823 Quarrier Street

During the October ArtWalk, Art Emporium will be featuring new works by Elaine McMillion and Betty Rivard. Elaine McMillion is the director of The Hollow Project (www.hollowthefilm.com), which uses interactive media to support county residents in sharing their lives, their visions, and their plans for the future.

Betty Rivard is a fine art landscape photographer whose new book, “New Deal Photographs of West Virginia, 1934-1943” includes a chapter with historic photographs that were taken in the county by Marion Post Wolcott in September 1938.

White Oak Photography
807 Quarrier Street

Michelle Krompecher will be exhibiting travel photos from her very recent and past trips to Hungary. Dúo Divertido, featuring Eduardo Canelón and Elizabeth Segessenman of ¡Comparsa!, will be under the oak playing latin, jazz standards and bossa novas with a bit of spice.

Mission Savvy
202 Hale Street

Mission Savvy is launching its first culinary workshop series in October. Sign up for one of the raw fusion workshops during Art Walk and save 10 percent. The cafe will be open until 8:30 p.m. with a full organic menu – try out the new Organic Beet Burger

Gallery Eleven
1033 Quarrier Street

Gallery Eleven will be featuring works by Jean Pennington for the October ArtWalk. Also, Gallery Eleven will welcome new member Arthur Evans to their corral of talented artists.

Delfine’s Jewelry
245 Capitol Street

The ancient Greeks believed opals gave their owners the gift of prophesy and guarded them from disease. Throughout most of history, opal has been regarded as the luckiest and most magical of all gems because it can show all colors. Once, it was thought to have the power to preserve the life and color of blonde hair.

Woomer, Nistendirk & Associates
231 Capitol Street, Suite 400

Linda Charles Stone has participated in solo, group and juried exhibitions with success. She has taught group classes at The Greenbrier, but prefers to spend her time creating.

Emily Roles has painted in many different types of media, but enjoys painting acrylic on paper. The works featured at ArtWalk are from a series of Sheep Paintings: sheep along a road in Canaan, sheep on a diagonal, and a dog in sheep clothing.

John Maurer is an artist that creates oil and acrylic paintings of scenes from places where he has traveled over the past decade, primarily Europe.

Romano & Associates
230 Capitol Street

Nancy-Louise Mottesheard’s work has been described as contemporary, mysterious, expressionistic, abstract and sensual. Mottesheard says the sensuousness the shapes; the subject matter; the layers of color and paint and the myriad of textures.

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

Join the Charleston Area Alliance this Thursday for a special Downtown ArtWalk.

This month, ArtWalk is the grand finale event for Generation Charleston’s Urban Living 2012. The three-day affair showcases showcase the advantages and values of “living, working and playing” downtown.

ArtWalk is celebrating 10 years as the Capitol City’s premiere art event.

Check out what’s in store for Thursday’s edition of ArtWalk.

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
900 Lee Street, Suite 1600

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation will feature six artists in during ArtWalk: Deborah Herndon, photographer; Faye Johnson, jewelry designer; Jennifer Bloomfield, photographer; Diana Pittis, Anna “Tookie” Nibert and Katie Cumberledge.

Art Emporium
823 Quarrier Street

Art Emporium presents “My Illustrated Life” – Watercolor Reflections by Sharon Harms.

“My Illustrated Life,” is a series of recently completed watercolors that reflect the beauty and magic in Sharon’s life. Her works will be on display Sept. 17- Oct. 13.

White Oak Photography
807 Quarrier Street

Artist Jennifer McGee works in acrylics and recently began developing her skills as an intuitive artist while enrolled in a Fearless Painting Adventure with Dirty Footprints studio. Jennifer’s paintings reflect her journey through life with vibrant color and vivid imagery. For stories about Jennifer’s painting process, please visit www.thecreativefire.blogspot.com.

Gallery Eleven
1033 Quarrier Street

Gallery Eleven will feature the work of artist Pat Miller.

Charleston Ballet
100 Capitol Street

ArtWalk guests are invited to join members of the Charleston Ballet and Capitol Clay Arts, LLC for a drink and a snack for our “Dancing and Drinks” series.

View the inside world of ballet dancers at work in a class and rehearsal setting for their upcoming October performances of “La Bayadere,” along with dance artwork pottery displays from Capitol Clay Arts in South Charleston along with a few works of dance photography by Charleston Photographer, K. D. Lett.

House of Luxe
817 Quarrier Street

House of Luxe will be running an ArtWalk clearance in September of Spring/Summer jewelry and accessories. Get savings of 60 percent off. The shop will feature collectable jewels by Marcia Moran, Miguel Ases, Amanda Sterrett and Mashka.

Woomer, Nistendirk & Associates
231 Capitol Street

Linda Charles Stone has participated in solo, group and juried exhibitions with success. She has taught group classes at The Greenbrier, but prefers to spend her time creating.

Emily Roles has painted in many different types of media, but enjoys painting acrylic on paper. The works featured at ArtWalk are from a series of Sheep Paintings: sheep along a road in Canaan, sheep on a diagonal, and a dog in sheep clothing.

Dawn Combs has work ranging from photos of monarch butterflies to paintings of Canaan Valley. She does oil and acrylics and recently had a People’s Choice Winner in the May 2012 ArtWalk for her “Ballet Rehearsal”.

John Maurer is an artist that creates oil and acrylic paintings of scenes from places where he has traveled over the past decade, primarily Europe.

Sky Lounge
26 Capitol Street

Sky Lounge will feature sculptures made by local artist William Marple. Also featured will be paintings from John Patterson, handmade kids’ accessories by Shawanda Eckerd and arts and crafts made from John LaMaster.

Romano & Associates
230 Capitol Street

The Alzheimer’s Association, WV Chapter is partnering with Romano & Associates to host “ArtWalk to End Alzheimer’s,” a celebration of World Alzheimer’s Month and to kickoff Alzheimer’s Action Day, which is Sept. 21. The show features dual exhibits: “The Journey” by artist Michael Green, and “Memories in the Making” by various artists living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.

“The Journey,” a series of paintings, depict not only Green’s father’s journey with Alzheimer’s, but also the journey from a caregiver’s perspective.

The “Memories in the Making” program was an art program sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association for persons in the early to middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. The purpose of the program was to: encourage communication through painting; explore the process of creating; increase self-esteem through the creation of something of value; and to provide sensory stimulation for the participants.

Taylor Books Annex Gallery
226 Capitol Street

Lauren Adams will be exhibiting her solo exhibition at Annex Gallery. Recently, Lauren exhibited in a two person show titled “Brian Ferrell and Lauren Adams: The Aesthetics of Nature.” at Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley. Adams is a juried artist of Tamarack’s David L. Dickirson Gallery. Her work belongs in both public and private collections throughout the country, most notably the West Virginia State Museum.

Downtown ArtWalk
Thursday, Aug. 16
5-8 p.m.

Summer may be winding down, but Downtown ArtWalk is still showcasing the best and brightest that Charleston’s arts scene has to offer.

In 2012, ArtWalk is celebrating 10 years as the Capitol City’s premiere art event. This year promises to be even bigger, better and more exciting than before.

To celebrate this milestone, ArtWalk “10 Colorful Years” limited edition t-shirts will be for sale at Art Emporium and House of Luxe on Thursday.

Check out what’s in store for the Aug. 16 edition of ArtWalk.

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
900 Lee Street, Suite 1600

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation will feature four artists in August: Deborah Herndon, photographer; Amy Brown, handbag designer; Faye Johnson, jewelry designer; and Jennifer Bloomfield, photographer. Herndon will feature 29 limited edition pieces of work ranging from photographs of French and Spanish architectural details and urban landscape (including “French Kiss Knocker,” finalist in the 67th Allied Artists Juried Competition)  to one of Herndon’s more recent pieces, “Orchestra Hall, Violin Blue,” a metallic photography print/raised paint tracing on cardboard overlay.

Amy Brown, a resident of Boone County, is a lifelong crafter who first learned the arts of painting, sewing, jewelry design, and needlepoint by watching her grandmother. Amy has taken those skills a step further, providing items that are trendy and fashionable for today with the attention to quality and detail that is indicative of traditionally skilled artisans. Personally constructed handbags are provided for this ArtWalk.

Faye Johnson became interested in jewelry creation in 2007 as a result of a design class at Beadlush in Charlotte, NC. Since then Johnson has studied under critically acclaimed designer and metalsmith Dan Haga as well as jewelry maker Kim St. Jean. Her work uses mixed media including clay, gemstones, and various metals.

Jennifer Bloomfield, photographer, came from a family of crafters that instilled her love of various hobbies such as music, fabric arts, home décor, cards & stationary as well as her photography. Jennifer traveled for six years but returned to her home state of West Virginia where her favorite selection of photos are taken.   

Art Emporium
823 Quarrier Street

Art Emporium will be showcasing works from the Charleston branch of the National League of American Pen Women. Founded in 1887, the organization’s members are creative women at professional levels in visual art, published literary works and music with 5,000 national members, 200 branches, and 32 participating states.

The show will feature works by Sonja Adkins, Rosalie Atkins, Kathy Boland, Carolyn Cavendish, Connie Cullum, Lou Riffle Gates, Mary Anne Hodson, Kathleen Kimble, Pat Miller, Pat Roberts, Emily Roles, Linda Charles Stone, and Betty Warner, and will be on display through Sept. 15.

White Oak Photography
807 Quarrier Street

This month for ArtWalk White Oak Photography will be showcasing a collection of photography featuring signs. Please come in and join us under the Oak for a nibble, sip, and art. There will be some new additions to the permanent collection as well.

Gallery Eleven
1033 Quarrier Street

Awyn Danielle McQueen-Milam is the featured artist for August. She wishes to pay tribute to Georgia O-Keefe who was an early influence on her art. 

Charleston Ballet
100 Capitol Street

The Charleston Ballet will be showing Deb Novak’s Emmy Award Winning film about dance photographer Steven Caras, along with a viewing of Charleston Ballet dancers preparing for upcoming performances.

Directed by Novak, a student at the Charleston Ballet, the documentary features Steven Caras’ compelling story, giving viewers an intimate look at the ballet world through the eloquent narrative and unique perspective of a dancer’s personal journey of challenges and heroic accomplishments. The film presents rare, behind-the-scenes photographs of ballet superstars such as Mikhail Baryshnikov, Suzanne Farrell and Natalia Makarova.In addition to its Emmy, the documentary has also received the grand prize at the 45th annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival.

The Capitol Clay Arts Company will be showcasing their art in the lobby.

House of Luxe
817 Quarrier Street

Deborah Davis is a popular Charleston jewelry designer known for her fabulous, original creations. Her work features necklaces and earrings both bold and demure. Known for her use of organic stones such as turquoise, coral and various quartz stones and crystals, Deborah also utilizes man-made materials, such as acrylic, Lucite and wire to create her unique pieces. Deborah has taken a break from her jewelry shows the past year. House of Luxe is more than pleased and excited to announce the showing of her most recent collection.

Woomer, Nistendirk & Associates
231 Capitol Street

Woomer Nistendirk & Associates will be featuring the work of artists Dawn Combs and John Maurer.  Dawn Combs is an artist living in Charleston, WV.  She has work ranging from photos of monarch butterflies to paintings of Canaan Valley.

Delfine’s Jewelry
245 Capitol Street

For August’s Art Walk, Delfine’s will be showcasing our custom-design CAD cam system which allows anyone to participate in the creation of their own unique piece.

Downtown ArtWalk
Thursday, July 19
5-8 p.m.

Downtown Charleston ArtWalk is celebrating 10 years as the Capitol City’s premiere art event. This year promises to be even bigger, better and more exciting than before.

For the July 19 edition, we are adding a new venue, Woomer, Nistendirk & Associates, PLLC.

The full service accounting firm will showcase artists at its location on the fourth floor of the Village Place building at 231 Capitol Street.

The ArtWalk “Restaurant of the Month” is Adelphia, located at 218 Capitol Street. They will feature a $5 mARTini special.

Check out what’s also in store for the July 19 edition of ArtWalk.

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation 900 Lee Street, Suite 1600

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation (TGKVF) features 29 limited edition pieces of Deborah Herndon’s work ranging from photographs of French and Spanish architectural details and urban landscape (including “French Kiss Knocker,” finalist in the 67th Allied Artists Juried Competition) to one of Herndon’s more recent pieces, “Orchestra Hall, Violin Blue,” a metallic photography print/raised paint tracing on cardboard overlay. The piece was originally juried for the Annual Re/Vision Project of the Visual Arts Association of Louisville and was used to raise funds for visually impaired children of Kentucky and southern Indiana.

Also featured is Amy Brown, who has created handbags you will not want to live without. The works are various cotton fabrics with unique prints that truly set each one apart. The handbags are various sizes with multiple styles. Don’t miss this opportunity to have quality at reasonable prices. TGKVF will also feature five jewelry designs by Faye Johnson. Johnson became interested in jewelry creation in 2007 as a result of a design class at Beadlush in Charlotte, NC.

Since then Johnson has studied under critically acclaimed designer and metalsmith Dan Haga as well as jewelry maker Kim St. Jean. She has also participated in multiple art shows in the NoDa arts district of Charlotte, NC.

Art Emporium 823 Quarrier Street

Artist Daniele Piasecki has more than one string to her bow. Her show at the Art Emporium, titled “Daniele Piasecki, One Artist, Many Voices” unveils some of her artistic versatility through 45 artworks and three distinct bodies of art that Piasecki says characterize the most prevalent aspects of her personality and life work.

“In Search of Healing” is a collection of the most serene and enchanting nature scenes one may dream of having in their environment. For this body of work, Daniele has chosen the elegance and delicateness of satin fabric to print her images mounted as gallery wraps or tapestries. “Whimsy Intimate” shows bathrobes interacting with each other in intimate, whimsical and romantic settings.

The black and white photographs are partially color enhanced, predominantly with blue. “Pure Inspiration” features representations of man’s architectural creations, dynamic juxtapositions of design, textures and light, often delicately incorporating external elements that enrich the scenes with a poetic and magical flavor.

Sometimes the public wonders if all these images were really created by a single artist, though, attentive and discerning viewers quickly understand the connection among the different series beyond their obvious differences: the whole work is indeed about “beauty, idealism, love and the best in life.”

White Oak Photography 807 Quarrier Street

Please join White Oak Photography under the Oak as we celebrate a great American tradition – the summer road trip. On display will be a collection of images taken from the Great Plains to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Roadside attractions and curiosities, beautiful landscapes, and all manner of summer fun!

Gallery Eleven 1033 Quarrier Street

For July ArtWalk, Gallery Eleven will feature artist Sharon McClanahan. Her exhibit is titled, “West Virginia Creeks and Hollers,” which is a new series of West Virginia landscapes.

Romano and Associates 230 Capitol Street, Suite 200

“Interior/Exterior” is an exhibit exploring the human body from the outside- the sensual, visual, and textural form and the inside- via anatomical derived works that illustrate the experience from within the body. Megan Dailey explores the beauty and shape of the nude in shadowed, subtly composed and lit photographs. She draws on classic nude beauty photography, but pulls away from tradition with odd angles and industrial printing surfaces.

Gregg Oxley’s boxed wall pieces play on the nude form’s lines with a pop art eye while hinting at something deeper with his shadowbox paintings. Digital artist Heidi Richardson Evans draws exaggerated or imagined anatomical diagrams, but adds text and metaphor to transform the bones and organs into emotional documents of the body’s and mind’s feelings.

Delfine’s Jewelry 245 Capitol Street

Delfine’s Jewelry will be educating on the art of diamond grading. Diamonds are so valuable, it’s essential to have a universal grading system for comparing their quality. In the 1940s and ’50s, GIA developed the 4Cs and the GIA International Diamond Grading System™ to objectively compare and evaluate diamonds. Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat are the 4Cs of diamond grading to help select the perfect diamond.

The Purple Moon 906 Quarrier Street

The Purple Moon is pleased to host members of the West Virginia Allied Artists for a group show during the July 19 Charleston ArtWalk. Also featured will be works by other national, regional and local artists and, of course, a plethora of mid-20th Century design.

Good News Mountaineer Garage 221 Hale Street

Good News Mountaineer Garage is proud to present Layers Upon Layers, an invitational exhibit featuring work by collage artists Dick Allowatt, Vernon Howell, Ginger Danz, Terry Quintrell, Todd Short and Barbara Marsh Wilson. The exhibit will be presented by Tamarack Foundation. The exhibit showcases artists who specialize in collage, mixed media and impasto painting.

Taylor Books Annex Gallery 226 Capitol Street

Taylor Books Annex Studio pottery students will be selling their work on the store’s sidewalk on Capitol Street. The proceeds will go towards purchasing a Bailey Pugmill machine that will enable them to recycle clay leftovers.

Once the machine is purchased, Annex Studio will offer an outreach program to explain the benefits and make use of the recycled clay. They recently received a Square Meal grant from the Arts Council of Kanawha Valley towards this purchase.

Mission Savvy 202 Hale Street

Mission Savvy “Organic To Go” will be available on Hale Street for the duration of ArtWalk selling organic, vegan dishes and fresh juices.

Sky Lounge 26 Capitol Street

Sky Lounge will feature sculptures, paintings, and handmade jewelry. Also, buy one, get one martinis, free food and wine.