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Berkeley Arts Council News
July 13-August 14 “The Art of the Portrait
The Berkeley Arts Council presents “The Art of the Portrait”, a juried exhibit of portraits in paintings, photographs and mixed media. The exhibit will be on display at the Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street in Martinsburg. The Arts Council accepted submissions with no entry fee and the work was juried by a panel of artists who are members of the Art Works co-op group, who will also have work in the exhibit. Please join us for a reception on Friday, July 22 from 5-7pm. The reception is free and open to the public. (We offer these “no entry fee” exhibits from time to time to encourage artists to submit without risk. We ask accepted artists to make whatever donation they can afford when they deliver the finished work. We also appreciate donations from the public to support the gallery.)
July 13-August 14 “Square Seasons”
The Berkeley Arts Council presents “Squre Seasons” by Gary Bergel. “Square Seasons” is an exhibit of 20 square-format photographs reflecting, documenting, and exploring squared-off seasons, days, and moments natural, cultural, pyschological, and spriritual.
Gary Bergel, is an artist, educator, curator, and a member of the Berkeley Art Works co-op group. The reception will be Friday, July 22 from 5-7pm at the Berkeley Art Works.
New Class Starting July 14
Art Student Continuing Improvement Workshop
Thursdays, 1-4 PM. July 14, 21, August 4, 19 (Four Weeks)*
Instructor: Judith Becker
* (Make-up dates July 22 and August 26)
For details visit artworks.berkeleyartswv.org/instruction/.
Calls for Artists: “Heavy Metal” Juried Railroad Art Exhibit, Fourth Annual Eastern West Virginia Juried Exhibit
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Art Exhibits
Last Week!June 8-July 9: Photo16
The Berkeley Arts Council in Martinsburg, West Virginia announces its 2016 National Juried Photography Exhibit, to be displayed in the Berkeley Art Works Gallery, 116 North Queen Street in Martinsburg. The exhibit will be on display June 8 - July 9, 2016. Accepted artists are listed on artworks.berkeleyartswv.org/photo16/
June 8-July 9: Blue Ridge CTC Students
Students from the Creativity, Color and Design course at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College are exhibiting works in various media, ranging from drawing, collage, oil pastel, oil paint, acrylic paint, liquid acrylic and resin, and mixed media in the “Back Space” gallery at the Berkeley Art Works.
July 1 - 31
Julie Maynard’s Mass Produced Pigeons and Charles Bowers’ Nature’s Colors. Two new solo exhibitions at TAG/The Artists Gallery: Julie Maynard’s Mass Produced Pigeons (collage, sculpture) and Charlie Bowers’ Nature’s Colors (photo-based transfers). 216 N. Market Street, Frederick. Fri.- Sat., noon-9pm, Sun. 12-5pm free 301-395-3855; theartistsgalleryfrederick.com
or juliemayn@gmail .com
July 13-August 14 “The Art of the Portrait
The Berkeley Arts Council presents “The Art of the Portrait”, a juried exhibit of portraits in paintings, photographs and mixed media. The exhibit will be on display at the Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street in Martinsburg. The Arts Council accepted submissions with no entry fee and the work was juried by a panel of artists who are members of the Art Works co-op group, who will also have work in the exhibit. Please join us for a reception on Friday, July 22 from 5-7pm. The reception is free and open to the public. (We offer these “no entry fee” exhibits from time to time to encourage artists to submit without risk. We ask accepted artists to make whatever donation they can afford when they deliver the finished work. We also appreciate donations from the public to support the gallery.)
July 13-August 14 New Work by Gary Bergel
The Berkeley Arts Council presents “Squre Seasons” by Gary Bergel. “Square Seasons” is an exhibit of 20 square-format photographs reflecting, documenting, and exploring squared-off seasons, days, and moments natural, cultural, pyschological, and spriritual.
Gary Bergel, an artist, educator, curator, and a member of the Berkeley Art Works co-op group. The reception will be Friday, July 22 from 5-7pm at the Berkeley Art Works.
July 14 - 17
“The Company We Keep”
- An exhibition of paintings, prints, photographs and turned wood By Susan Carney, Sarah Huntington, Dave Kiser, and Neil Super. War Memorial Building, 102 E. German St., Shepherdstown, WV Thurs-Fri: 10-8, Sat: 9-9, Sun: 9-5 Shepherdstown Community Club. 304-279-0506 or tworiversturnings (at) yahoo .com
July 22 - 24
Fine Art Show and Sale by Potomac River Artists Guild, featuring the work of 20 regional artists at the Shepherdstown Community Center (War Memorial Building) 102 E. German St., Shepherdstown, WV Reception Saturday at 3 pm. 304-671-1669 or potomacriverartistsguild.org.
Special Events
July 8
Second Friday Poetry Reading
Beginning at 6:30 pm, come sign in, meet our newest interest group and share your enjoyment of poetry, serious or fun, passionate or simple and enduring. Until 8:00 or so, reading in order of signing in. The evening is free and open to the public. (Donations to support the Art Works are appreciated.) Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street, Martinsburg.
July 8 - 10
Over The Mountain Studio Tour Summer Preview Show. All participants in one location: War Memorial Building, 102 E German St, Shepherdstown Shepherdstown, WV Friday, July 8, 5 to 7 pm, Saturday July 9, 10 - 6 pm, Sunday 10-4 pm Free 800-624-0577; studiotourwv.org or info@studiotourwv.org
August 5 - 6
Summertime Arts Soiree. Gala fundraiser on Friday evening, including art show & sale, live music and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Free Art Show on Saturday. Old Opera House - Charles Town 6-9pm Friday; 10am-2pm Saturday $37.50 Friday; FREE on Saturday. 304-725-4420; http://www.oldoperahouse.org or ooh@oldoperahouse.org
August 6 - 13
Apollo Civic Theatre at Berkeley County Youth Fair. Visit our booth for your copy of the new season brochure, get theatre information, sign-up for Haunted Theatre auditions, or get your face painted by a Haunted Theatre make-up artist. Commercial Building, Berkeley County Youth Fair Sat - Sat, 5-10 pm Apollo Civic Theatre Fair admission fee: $5 for 13 and older, Free for 12 and under 304-263-6766; apollocivictheatre.org or act (at) apollocivictheatre .org
Music and Dance
Dance
June 20 - Aug 10
Dance Class
Leap into Summer with Dance!
Now enrolling for summer. New to dance? Come try a class! Current dancer? Come try a new style… Summer workshops for ages 3-high school. Dance Dimensions is celebrating its 10th anniversary offering ballet, jazz, tap, modern and hip hop. Dance Dimensions in Eagle Plaza, Hedgesville vary by workshop Dance Dimensions of Hedgesville, LLC vary by workshop, $13 and up 304-671-3688; dancewv.com or emily@dancewv .com
July 11 - 29
Summer Dance 2016. Our Summer Dance Program will provide students at each level special opportunities to broaden and enrich their dance education in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, character, modern and conditioning. Inwood Performing Arts Monday-Friday 9:00-4:00pm Inwood Performing Arts Company $160-$680 304-229-3209; http://www.inwoodperformingarts.com or wsmith2954@aol .com
August 1 - 5
Dancing the Classics. Students will be introduced to the French the vocabulary, listen to stories, music and explore mime relating to that day’s theme. The program encourages confidence, creativity, flexibility of movement and self-expression. Inwood Performing Arts Monday-Friday 9:00-11:30am Inwood Performing Arts Company $140 304-229-3209; http://www.inwoodperformingarts.com or wsmith2954@aol .com
August 2-6
Irish Dance Camp. Workshop will focus on technique of the traditional Irish dances including foot speed, style and patterns. Dancers will enjoy ceili dancing and our Ballet for Irish which enhances strength, flexibility and promotes injury prevention. Inwood Performing Arts Tuesday-Saturday 9:30-2:00pm Inwood Performing Arts Company $175 304-229-3209; http://www.inwoodperformingarts.com or wsmith2954 (at) aol .com
August 8 - 12
Week with the Masters. Join master teachers Katia Garza- former Orlando Ballet, Elijah Gibson- former Gus Gordiano Jazz Dance Chicago and Eddy Ocampo- Level Dance Chicago for a week of professional instruction in Ballet, Contemporary and Modern. Inwood Performing Arts Monday-Friday 9:30-4:00 pm Inwood Dance Company $300 304-229-3209;www.inwoodperformingarts.com or wsmith2954 (at) aol .com
Theatre
July 16
Elf, Jr. The Musical. The fan favorite movie “Elf” brought to life on stage. This funny and witty show is appropriate for all ages. Musselman Auditorium Inwood, WV Saturday only at 2PM and 7PM Musselman Theatre, Inc. Artistic Endeavors Junior Academy Adults $8, Seniors and Children $5 (304) 229-1900; http://www.musselmantheatreinc.com or musselmantheatre (at) comcast .net
July 21 - 24
All Shook Up. The 2016 Apollo Youth Theatre Workshop, comprised of 63 students, entering fourth grade to finishing twelfth grade, presents this musical inspired by and featuring songs of Elvis Presley. Apollo Civic Theatre, 128 East Martin Street, Martinsburg, WV Thur-Sat, July 21-23, 7:30pm; Sun, July 24, 2:30pm Apollo Youth Summer Theatre Workshop Online: Adults-$10, Students-$5; Box Office: Adults $12, Students-$7 304-263-6766; apollocivictheatre.org or act (at) apollocivictheatre .org
July 28 - 31
Disney’s The Little Mermaid . Disney’s classic animated feature comes to the stage in this beautiful musical adaptation. Old Opera House - Charles Town 7:30pm Thurs & Fri; 1:30pm Saturday; 2:30pm Sunday $19 Adults, $12 Children 304-725-4420; http://www.oldoperahouse.org or ooh (at) oldoperahouse .org
‘Specially for Kids
July 2 - August 28
“The 3 Pigs Circus.” The pigs are in town for a ‘Hog Wild’ Circus. Wonderment Theater 412 W King Street, Martinsburg. Show Time Sat and Sun at 1pm Doors open 20 mins before show $6. for 2 years and up 304-258-4074; http://www.wondermentpuppets.com or wondermentpuppets (at) yahoo .com
Opportunities: Classes, Workshops, Calls for Artists
Deadline July 18: Call for Artists: “Heavy Metal” Juried Railroad Art Exhibit
The Berkeley Arts Council in Martinsburg, West Virginia announces the Call for Entries for “Heavy Metal”, a juried exhibit of railroad art to be on display from August 31 through October 1, 2016 in the special exhibit gallery space at the Berkeley Art Works.
The exhibit is open nationally to all visual artists over the age of 18 in all media. We seek to present an exhibit of artworks in a wide range of media and techniques that celebrates the diverse rail heritage in the United States.
Entries are now open until July 18, 2016. Details, full prospectus, and online entry is http://artworks.berkeleyartswv.org/hmetal/.
Deadline August 24: Call for Artists: Fourth Annual Eastern West Virginia Juried Exhibit
The Berkeley Arts Council in Martinsburg, West Virginia announces the Fourth Annual Eastern West Virginia Juried Exhibit, to be displayed in the Berkeley Art Works Gallery Martinsburg. The exhibition will be on display October 5 - November 5, 2016.
The exhibit is open to artists in all media who reside in one of the eight counties that compose what is known as the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Those counties are Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan, Hampshire, Hardy, Grant, Mineral, and Pendleton.
Entries are now open until August 24, 2016. Details, full prospectus, and online entry is http://artworks.berkeleyartswv.org/ewvexhibit/.
August 14
Art Day at the Roundhouse. Call for artists: Artists and photographers are invited to come to the Martinsburg Roundhouse to draw, paint, photograph, or otherwise capture the historic B&O Roundhouse. Participating artists will have access to the full facility, including areas not normally open for tours. Participating artists will also be invited to show their work in the Roundhouse during the month of September starting on September 5. in and around the Martinsburg Roundhouse Sunday, 10 am-5 pm $20.00 donation; http://martinsburgroundhouse.com; RoundhouseChair (at) gmail .com
September 9 - 11
Northern Appalachian Folk Festival seeks Artists and Craftsmen, Individuals/Organizations interested in selling, conducting demonstrations or workshops or having a table/educational display. Event features free live music, exhibits and demonstrations, workshops and vendors. Children’s Alley activities are popular with younger festival goers. Downtown Indiana, PA 10 am-8:30 pm. FREE 724-463-6110; https://northernappfolkfest.org/ or NorthernAppFolkFest (at) gmail .com
September 30-October 1
Plein-air Painting in Green Bank,WV. a free 2 day painting workshop in plein-air for all media with local historians talking about our rural community with pre-civil war buildings. Green Bank, WV Friday and Sat. 10 am-4pm Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2016 Pocahontas County CVB. 304-799-4636; NaturesMountainPlayground.com/CalPrice or kathryn (at) pocahontasarts .org
Call for Artists
1/1/2017 to 12/31/2017 Art in the Library. Art shows at South Jefferson Public Library. Artists interested in showing for a two-month window in our meeting room. All art will hang from chains on the walls so items would have to be framed works, textiles, or media such as baskets or other lightweight items. A copy of the Exhibition Agreement is available upon request. Email or call the library M-W 12:30-7. South Jefferson Public Library 49 Church Street, Summit Point, WV 304-725-6227; http://www.sojeffersonlibrary .com. South Jefferson Public Library M-Th 10-7. Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5 South Jefferson Public Library none 304-725-6227; http://www.sojeffersonlibrary.com or sue.floyd@martin.lib.wv.us
Call for Artists
Jean Heiler Gallery of the Old Opera House seeks artists to exhibit at popular theater gallery. For emerging and established artists. Now scheduling 2017. Open to 2D and 3D artists. Old Opera House, Charles Town 304-754-6643; or kat (at) katstudioart .com
Open Call for Members
New WV art group. Newly appointed WV liaison for the International Society of Experimental Artists, Mrs. Patricia Ann Timbrook, of Ridgeley, West Virginia, is seeking interested artists for membership. Timbrook’s goal is to coordinate artists in the state and promote art events for West Virginia. If interested, email ptimbrook (at) timbrook .com, on Facebook/patricia ann timbrook
Classes and Workshops
If you have not already done so, please take our Art Instruction Survey and let us know of your interest in art classes.
For details visit artworks.berkeleyartswv.org/instruction/.