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Our History

The History of Allied Artists of West Virginia

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For almost eighty years artists from the State of West Virginia have devoted their efforts to the betterment of aesthetic values in their communities, influencing the world around them. In the mid 1920's an informal group met hoping to share some of their common problems and enrich their lives. Miss Madeline Keely, art supervisor in the Kanawha County School system, and Mr. and Mrs Arthur Dayton, devoted art enthusiasts, were among the initial members of what became the Charleston Art Association...

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Memories of the Early Days

Correspondence in the form of hand written letters that give us a peek into our past. 

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