The next meeting is scheduled for 6pm, Thurs, Sept 25th at the Dunbar Public Library, 301 12th St, Dunbar, WV 25064.
Our program presenter will be Lisa Harrison from Red House, WV. She will discuss her background in art, and will possibly do a demo either burning or painting on the flat brimmed hats that have been the rage for quite awhile.
Future meeting dates: Thurs, Oct 23, and Mon, Nov 17th.
ENCOURAGING WORDS FROM PATTY STEWART:
Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. ~ Pablo Picasso
I recently came across this quote, and realized how true it is in my life. I’ve found that I sometimes find myself making excuses not to paint, not because I can’t find time, but because I have no idea what to paint. For me, it takes a determined effort to work on my craft at times. Other times, I find myself excited to pick up a brush and get to work. But whatever I feel, I know in my heart that the time I spend creating makes the rest of my day better and leaves me happy, knowing I’ve met that day’s challenge. My hope is that you work in your medium each day, even if for only a few minutes. Time and practice are all that’s needed to grow. Inspiration will follow!.
AAWV NEW MEMBERSHIP: Our next New Member Jury Session will be held Oct 11. The sessions are held quarterly and are done digitally. Applicants will send photos of 5 of their artworks, both front and back (to show they are wired), along with the application form and payment, either by check or Paypal on the AAWV website. Applications may be sent to Newman Jackson, New Member Jury Chairman, at
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• GALLERY ELEVEN - CRAZY 8’s EXHIBIT & SALE: Reception: Aug 8, 3pm - 6pm. Exhibit Dates: Aug 1 - Aug 31. Reception: Fri, Aug 8, 3pm - 6pm. Exhibit Runs: Aug 1 - 31. Small Works (8x8inches) Exhibit, Gallery Eleven, 1021 Charleston Town Center Mall, Charleston, WV 25389. www.galleryeleven.com Phone: 304-382-0082.
• GALLERY ELEVEN - FEATURED ARTISTS RECEPTION: Sun, Aug 24, 2pm - 5pm. Artists: Andrea Anderson, Damienne Dibble, & Jerre Watkins. Gallery Eleven, 1021 Charleston Town Center, 1st Floor near Center Court, Charleston, WV www.galleryeleven.com Phone: 304-382-0082.
• GALLERY ELEVEN - ART & CRAFT DE-STASH BASH: Sat, Sept 6, 12pm - 7pm. Sun, Sept 7, 12:30pm - 5:30pm. GREAT opportunity to sell your extra art & craft tools and supplies, books, magazines, etc. Participants will collect payment for their own sales. No prices over $100. Tables will be available to rent. Tables can be shared by individuals or groups. APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT: www.galleryeleven.com or call 304-382-0082. For more information, call Jerre Watkins 304-533-1761. Gallery Eleven, 1021 Charleston Town Center, 1st Floor near Center Court, Charleston, WV.
• SIMPLE FOLK: Image Submission Deadline: Aug 23. Opening Reception: Sept 20. Exhibition Run: Sept 19 - Nov 8. Tamarack, One Tamarack Pk, Beckley, WV 25801. www.tamarackwv.com
• PARKERSBURG PICCALILLI - ARTIST’S CONFERENCE 2025: Fri, Sept 19, 8am - 5pm, with additional nightly activities. Features one full day of workshops, panels, presentations, and discussion. On Thursday, Sept 18, they will offer a variety of optional, longer-format artmaking classes and opportunities to explore the Parkersburg area. Telephone: 304-485-3859. To Register, go to: www.parkersburgartcenter.org/new-products/parkersburg-piccalilli
• WEST VIRGINIA WATERCOLOR SOCIETY - ALL MEMBER EXHIBIT 2025: Image Submission Deadline: Oct 27. Deliver by: Nov 8. Exhibition runs: Nov 14 - Dec 31. PROSPECTUS & FORMS: Go to wvwatercolorsociety.org Parkersburg Art Center, 725 Market St, Parkersburg, WV 26101.
• PAC REGIONAL 2025: Exhibit Runs Through: Aug 22. Parkersburg Art Center, 725 Market St, Parkersburg, WV 26101. www.parkersburgartcenter.org AAWV members who won awards are: Pat Cross: First Place/Theme. Randy Selbe: First Place/3D. Patty Stewart: Merit Award. Congratulations!
• FOLK ART AT THE LAKES: Aug 18 - 22 Weeklong Workshops. Aug 29 - 31 Weekend Workshops. AAWV member Debbie Lester will be teaching Watercolor class: Sept 22 - 26 and Oct 27 - 31. To Register: www.cedarlakes.com/craft-class-application Cedar Lakes Conference Center, 82 FFA Dr, Ripley, WV 25271 304-372-7860
• HILLS TO HOLLER JURIED EXHIBITION: Runs through Sept 13. Beckley Art Center, 600 Johnstown Rd, Beckley, WV. beckleyartcenter.com/current-exhibition
• VOICES OF A REGION JURIED EXHIBITION: : Opening Reception: Sept 9. Exhibition Runs: Sept 9 - Nov 30. OH, WV, & KY residents. Appleton Gallery, Shawnee State University, 940 Second St, Portsmouth, OH www.trillium-project.org 740-352-4498
• BRIGHT LIGHTS IN THE CITY: Runs through: Sept 13. Tamarack, One Tamarack Park, Beckley, WV 25801. www.tamarackwv.com
• MODERNIST ECHOES - FROM PICASSO TO WEST VIRGINIA: Runs Through: Aug 31. Juliet Art Museum, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301. www.theclaycenter.org
• HUNTINGTON MUSEUM OF ARTS: Evergreen: Treasures From the Daywood Collection: Through Feb 8, 2026. The Richard C. von Hess Foundation Presents Werner Drewes: Through Aug 17. Huntington Museum of Arts, 2033 McCoy Rd, Huntington, WV 25705 www.hmoa.org
WEBSITE: Join the AAWV gallery and Featured Members directory. Submit your bio, your picture, plus jpg files of your art to Featured Member Artist Page & Gallery Submission Form. If you need assistance with the form, contact Linda Stonestreet.
NEWSLETTER: Send Awards, Exhibitions, and information to Editor, Stella Jarrett
MAIL DUES TO: AAWV, ℅ Howard Rogers, P. O. Box 1471, St Albans, WV 25177.
