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.
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Save the dates –
Congratulations to the winners In the Spring Fine Art Show
View Comments from the judge about his selections. (The videographer apologizes for the sound).
Photo of the winners Front row left to right:
- 3rd_Donna Davy : 3rd prize for Ginger, 1st and 3 prize People’s Choice for Ginger and Tiberius.
- 1st _ Beck Hartman Best in Show for A Memory, and 2nd in People’s Choice for A Portrait of my Dad
- 2nd_ Ed Maurer 2nd prize for Color my World
- Honorable Mentions
- Steve Hanson- for Oppie
- Joe Gainer- for A Day at the Fair
- Monica Wilson- for Merlot Down
- Ibi Hinrichs- for Phosphorescence
- not there- Judy Davis – for A Memoir of Violet Roman
View the winning works on the Spring Fine Art Show page.
2025 Children’s Theatre Will Be…
The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) brought Pinocchio to Hampshire County July 8-12, 2024. Two MCT producer/directors brought costumes and sets, and trained 23 students in just 5 days to put on the show. 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 questions about this year’s production, The Wizard of Oz, 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
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- FNB Romney, 105 N. High St, Romney, Springtime Flowers mixed media exhibit by Lori Kesner thru May 2, 2025
- FNB Romney, 105 N. High St, Romney, Springtime Flowers mixed media exhibit by Lori Kesner thru May 2, 2025
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