Bringing the Arts to Life
In Hampshire County,
West Virginia
The Hampshire County Arts Council fosters the creation, presentation and enjoyment of the arts in our community.
Message from the pres –
Congratulations to this year’s Hampshire County Arts Council College Scholarship recipients, Jennifer Keller and Evie Groves. We wish them well as they begin their studies. HCAC is also pleased to continue the scholarship for Beck Hartmann as she enters her third year at university. These scholarships are awarded each year for students entering or continuing in college as they study a wide variety of arts.
We are celebrating our 6th semester offering the Art Club to students grades 4 through 12. The Arts Council gratefully thanks the Community Foundation for their grants that keep the Art Club going.
For more information email classes@HampshireArts.org or call Dale at 304-.834-8369.
Tiny Studio Concerts Coming Up
Season runs last Sunday of each month through December sponsored by The Arts Council These programs, in the Honeybee Music Studio Room 206 of the Brannon Building on the WVSDB campus in Romney WV, will feature established local musicians in a variety of genres in an intimate setting, with a small reception following the 3:00 pm Sunday concert and a chance to speak with the artist. November 27 will feature pianist/composer Jimmy Townsend. Pianist/Composer with over 200 works completed including piano sonatas, symphonies, and chamber music. A WV native, he currently resides in Moorefield. He has studied with many teachers including, Dr. Jon Bauman, Dr. Christine Kefferstan, Dr. Yu-hsuan Liao, and Dr. Mark Andrew Cook.
Check out the October concert by Whisper Valley here
VERY IMPORTANT: By reservation only, limited to 30 seats (note “Tiny” concerts). The programs are free, but a tip jar will be available for supporting the artist(s) and they will be offered the opportunity to sell their recordings.
For more info or to make a reservation, email music@HampshireArts.org or call Elizabeth Podsiadlo at 858-547-8620.
Best Production Yet!
For more about the Missoula Children’s Theatre go to https://mctinc.org
For questions about our production, email theatre@HampshireArts.org or call Dale at 304-834-8369.
Art in Public Places
We are always looking for new artists and celebrating our favorites.
With the support of local businesses, you can see who is doing what at the following locations
- FNB Romney, 105 N. High St, Romney, Deborah Gay exhibit of oil paintings and linoleum prints to November 21.
- The Painting Ladies, oil & acrylic paintings The Bank of Romney, 96 E. Main St., thru Dec 4
For more music, art and fun nearby, check these venues —
The Hampshire County Co-op & Heritage Marketplace in Romney WV
The River House in Capon Bridge WV
The Cat and The Fiddle in Capon Bridge WV offers classes
The Purple Fiddle in Thomas WV
The Allegany Arts Council in Cumberland Md offers a wide variety of events.
Thank You!
The Hampshire County Arts Council sincerely thanks our faithful sponsors whose contributions allow us to offer the community many events each year.
Donald Brewster
The Bank of Romney
Kristen Colebank
James & Janis Dodgins
FNB Bank
Lois Groves
Lark Hallum
Hampshire County Community Foundation
Lisa & Daniel Hileman
Barb & Rick Hillenbrand
Dottie Eddis & Lowell Hott
Dorothy Kengla
Koolwink Motel
Sydney & Edward Maurer
Susie & Gil Meyer
Nora Roberts Foundation
Ruth and Tom Rowan
Rick Schneider
Steve Settimir
Pat Slifer
Daniel Staggers
Nancy & Gene Williams
WV Dept. of Arts, Culture and History
And thank you to all who donate support of their time and more.
Time to Renew Memberships
The Hampshire County Arts Council’s membership year runs from April 1 through March 31 each year, with membership renewal in April. On-Line Renewal is available by clicking the Join/Renewal Online Button or mail your check to Hampshire County Arts Council, P.O. Box 624, Romney, WV 26757.
Your Donations are Appreciated
The Hampshire County Arts Council values our sponsors that are dedicated to continuing the art culture in and around Hampshire County. On-Line Donations are accepted by clicking the Donate Button or by mailing your check to Hampshire County Arts Council, P.O. Box 624, Romney, WV, 26757.Saturday, Aug. 26,20