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Exhibits

The Exhibits Section of the Division of Culture and History conceives, curates and executes a unique program of original exhibitions for the State Museum, working with West Virginia artists and crafts people, educators, curators and cultural organizations.

Exhibits in the West Virginia State Museum

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2008 Youth Art Month Exhibit

in the wings of the Great Hall through April 18

Eight young artists have been selected as winners in the West Virginia Division of Culture and History’s annual Youth Art Month Exhibition. Clicking the highlighted name opens a print-quality image of the artwork.

Jessica Capp, Grade 11, Wheeling Park High School, Ohio County
Katie Cunningham, Grade 3, Union Elementary School, Upshur County
Luke Austin Gossert, Grade 1, C. W. Shipley Elementary School, Jefferson County
Emily Kaiser, Grade 5, South Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson County
Montana Morris, Grade 8, Tyler Consolidated Middle/High School, Tyler County
Jordan Patton, Grade 11, Parkersburg South High School, Wood County
Michelle Riffle, Grade 6, Ravenswood Middle School, Jackson County
Sara Ann Williams, Grade 11, North Marion High School, Marion County

Another three works in the exhibition have been selected to represent West Virginia in the annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students.

Shawna Lathey, Grade 12, Wahama High School, Mason County (District 2)
Emmalyn Rucker, Grade 12, Tyler Consolidated High School, Tyler County (District 1)
Adrienne Stover, Grade 12, Woodrow Wilson High School, Raleigh County (District 3)

Arts and Technology Award
Christine Keplinger, Grade 10, Tyler Consolidated High School, Tyler County

Watercolor Award
Jaala Smith, Grade 11, Ravenswood High School, Jackson County

Honorable Mention Awards
Vanessa Giselle Corante, Grade 11, Lincoln High School, Harrison County
Tyler Ann Jones, Grade 9, Wirt County High School, Wirt County

Complete list of works on display.
Christine Keplinger, 10th Grade, Sixty-Four Vecs, Digital Art, Tyler Consolidated High School, Alma, West Virginia, Tyler County. Arts and Technology.

 

West Virginia’s Gift to the World:
Fenton–Handcrafted American Glass Artistry

Three Fenton bowls
c. 1922-1925, Celeste Blue Stretch glass No. 847 eight lobed footed flared bowl, c. 1910-1912, amethyst Carnival glass Grape and Cable pattern bowl, C. 2002-2007, cobalt blue Carnival glass Persian Medallion pattern bowl.

Lobby Gallery and Balcony Case

Opening with a gala reception on Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. Visitors can meet George and Scott Fenton, president and vice-president of the company, and witness the presentation of limited edition, signed and numbered, eight-inch tall flip vases entitled “West Virginia Winter” to Governor Joe Manchin III and First Lady Gayle Manchin and Commissioner Randall Reid-Smith of the Division of Culture and History. More.

 

 

 

West Virginia's First Ladies

first lady exhibit
Charleston ceramic artist Edna Henderson (1916-99) created 28 first lady dolls for the inauguration of the Cultural Center in 1976. An exhibit in south end of the Cultural Center balcony examines the evolving role of West Virginia's first ladies and features the popular ceramic doll collection. The display also includes fine china and silver used in the Governor's Mansion and elegant dresses worn by several first ladies.

 

 

 

 

The West Virginia State Museum, in the Lower Level of the Cultural Center, is presently closed for renovation. Work is progressing as you can see at the link.
For more information about the events and programs of the Division of Culture and History, call 304-558-0220.