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.

HCAC sees the arts as an integral part of daily life. An art-rich environment enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors and encourages the development, recognition and appreciation of local performers, musicians, artists, and writers.

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Message from the pres – 

The Arts Community explodes into the holidays with opportunities everywhere to support local artists – 
One Romney venue to find works by multiple artists is the Co-op on S. Marsham – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HampsireMarketplace
And there are others – please let us now where you find them and we will get the word out!!
Some Romney events include – 
The Tree Lighting is Friday, November 29th.
The Honey Bee Concert is Dec. 8th.
The Christkindl Market is on Dec. 13th and 14th.
The Parade is on the 14th.
There will be carriage rides all through December
other communities will have celebrations – 

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 (click for map) 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 24 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.


Details

Best Production Yet!

The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) brought their play Pinocchio to the WV Schools for the Deaf and the Blind July 8-12, 2024. Two MCT producer/ directors brought the costumes and sets and trained the cast of 23 students in just 5 days to put on the show.  Many in the audience pronounced it the best show yet, with several return participants displaying increased confidence. This project was sponsored by the Hampshire County Arts Council with support from the Hampshire County Community Foundation, the Nora Roberts Foundation, the Koolwink Motel and a grant from the WV Dept. of Arts, Culture and History that got us started with our first production in 2022. 

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.
    Oil paintings by Deborah Gay
  • The Painting Ladies, oil & acrylic paintings The Bank of Romney, 96 E. Main St., thru Dec 4

Works by the Painting Ladies

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