Berkeley Arts Council

05/31/2026

https://www.nga.gov/americas-250th

Join us as we explore 250 years of American creativity from across the nation.

05/27/2026

Calling all West Virginia high school artists! 🎨❄️ Get ready to leave your mark with WVDOT’s Paint the Plow program!
Students across the Mountain State are invited to transform an official WVDOH snowplow blade with your own original artwork. 🖌️ Once finished, the custom plows will be showcased online for a statewide public vote.

The best part? Your masterpiece will be put into full winter service, clearing roads right in your own district!

To sign up click the link below:

https://webapps.transportation.wv.gov/painttheplow/

05/22/2026

🎨✨ Explore creativity across our community with our NEW Public Art Trail!

From murals and sculptures to historic landmarks and hidden artistic gems, experience the creativity, culture, and character that make our region unique.

🖼️ Start planning your art adventure here:
https://berkeleyartswv.org/public-art-trail/

A huge thank you to the artists, organizations, and community partners helping celebrate and support public art in our region. 💙

05/18/2026

🎨 Artists - don’t forget!

Artwork drop-off for the Summer Painting & Pastel Exhibition begins June 4 at Berkeley Art Works!

This fun, non-juried community exhibition is open to all artists 18+ working in painting or pastel media.

☀️ Let summer inspire your work and share your creativity with the community.

📍 Drop-Off Dates:
June 4-7 and June 11-14

📍 Berkeley Art Works
116 N Queen Street
Martinsburg, WV

🖼 Up to 3 pieces per artist
💵 $10 per piece

No jury. No pressure. Just art, color, and community.

05/05/2026

ICYMI: The May 18 deadline for State Arts Grants Applications is quickly approaching!
Don't miss out!!

EXCITING NEWS ... From the West Virginia Arts Office!

FY27 Arts Office Grant Programs are now open for application!
⏰ Deadline: May 18, 2026 at 4:59 p.m.

FY27 grant period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027*
*Applicants can apply to multiple grant programs, as long as each application is for a different project; applicants cannot fund a single project through multiple grant programs.

We've updated or created the following programs:

🎨 INCREASED the maximum award for Community Arts Project Support and added more flexibility on matching funds

🎨 SIMPLIFIED Arts in Education into one application

🎨 A revised ARTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP grant for individual artists has replaced the Professional Development for Artists grant program

🎨 Created a NEW Public Art Grant (replaces Youth Engagement through Public Art) open to schools, nonprofit organizations, and local governments to install sculptures or murals to beautify communities and increase tourism

🎨 Created a NEW Creative Economies Mini Grant for Artists for small projects that benefit their local or creative communities (Available for application in May, this program will replace the Travel & Training grant for artists.)

Also available for application:

🎨 Arts in Education Mini Grant*

🎨 CAPS Mini Grant*

🎨 Cultural Facilities and Capital Resources

🎨 Cultural Facilities and Capital Resources: Fast Track*

🎨 Creative Aging for Lifelong Learning

🎨 Living Traditions: Folk Art

🎨 STEAM Power WV

*Opening in May 2026

FYI - The Competitive Arts Grant program was funded by the West Virginia Legislature in the signed FY27 budget bill at an all-time high of $1,028,838.

As always, the West Virginia Arts Office staff is available to help any applicant(s) with technical support or draft reviews! Contact information for each grant coordinator is available on the sample applications on the grants page.

PROGRAM GUIDELINES: https://wvculture.org/agencies/arts/grants/?utm_campaign=23048624-Arts%20Office%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9q36Bb30qmeeS19bSZRF2LvhgxDu-pn44_YY2v1wzK5gF72wN2hB3gzPJDHJJXc9vheAbx6oCtRmpB3xQwY_K6o5383A&_hsmi=411813321&utm_content=411813321&utm_source=hs_email

Spring Mills High SchoolMartinsburg High SchoolHedgesville High SchoolMusselman High School

05/04/2026

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04/29/2026

🎨 Calling All Artists!

The Berkeley Arts Council invites you to submit your work for our upcoming exhibition:
Summer Painting & Pastel

We’re looking for vibrant, expressive pieces that capture the spirit of the season - from bold landscapes to soft pastel studies and everything in between.

🖌️ Exhibition Dates:
June 18 - August 2, 2026

Whether you work in paint, pastel, or a mix of mediums, we encourage you to share your creativity with the community and be part of this colorful summer show.

More information here: https://berkeleyartswv.org/berkeley-arts-council-exhibitions/

04/28/2026

🎨 You’re Invited: Art & Earth Exhibit Reception!

Join us on Sunday, May 10 (Mother’s Day) from 2–4 PM at Berkeley Art Works for a special afternoon celebrating the Art & Earth Exhibit.

✨ Live music by the Wolfe Shay Duo
🍴 Refreshments
🏆 Awards presentation for exhibiting artists

Come enjoy the exhibit, meet the artists, and celebrate creativity inspired by the natural world.

💐 Looking for a Mother’s Day idea?
Treat mom to an afternoon of art - we’d love to see you there!

04/28/2026

Lots to amplify today. We are proud of our talented members and the community we serve.