Clay Center Announces Lineup for Cecil I Walker Jazz Series 2027 Season
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is pleased to announce the return of the Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series for its 2027 Season.
Clay Center Announces 16th Annual Carnaval: “The Art of Illusion” to be Held on January 30, 2027
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV is excited to announce its 16th annual fundraising gala, Carnaval. Themed “The Art of Illusion,” the event will take place on Saturday, January 30, 2027, from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM at the Clay Center, with an exclusive VIP opening reception beginning at 6:30 PM.
The Clay Center Announces Second Annual STEM Fest on November 14
The Clay Center invites families to explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics during its second annual STEM Fest on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Families Invited to Dance, Play, and Sing Along with Elmo and the Sesame Street Friends at the Clay Center on March 21st
The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia is excited to invite families to sing, dance, and play during Sesame Street Live - Elmo’s got the Moves on March 21st, 2027, at 2:00 PM.
Clay Center Board of Directors Names Rebecca Harman Gillispie, CPA, as Interim President & CEO
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia’s Board of Directors voted Thursday, September 17, to elect Rebecca Gillispie as Interim President & CEO as the organization begins a national search for a permanent successor to the late Al Najjar.
The Clay Center Unveils “Roar & Explore with Dinosaurs” Traveling Exhibit in a Brand New Exhibit Space Starting September 26, 2026
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV is excited to announce its next traveling exhibit from Miami Children’s Museum, “Roar & Explore with Dinosaurs.” This spectacular exhibit invites children and families to journey back to the age of dinosaurs in an educational and exciting environment.
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia Announces the Passing of President and CEO, Al Najjar
Al Najjar, President and CEO of the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026.
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit in West Virginia Makes Premiere at the Clay Center
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit in West Virginia, inspired by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s 2025 exhibition, I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit, opens at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia on August 15, 2026, and runs through January 3, 2027.
Clay Center Invites Families to Museum-Wide Celebration of Art and Creativity
Art Takeover is a museum-wide celebration of creativity that transforms the entire museum into a living art studio.
Families Invited to Build Together at the Great Charleston Domino Challenge on August 15
The Great Charleston Domino Challenge invites families to become part of one giant community domino creation.
Joe Bonamassa Announces 2027 U.S. Spring Tour with Stop in Charleston, WV,Continuing One of the Biggest Creative Runs of His Career
Joe Bonamassa Announces 2027 U.S. Spring Tour with Stop in Charleston, WV, Continuing One of the Biggest Creative Runs of His Career
The Clay Center Invites Families to Take Flight at Paper Pilots
Join us for a high-flying afternoon where creativity meets engineering as you design, fold, and launch paper airplanes of all shapes and sizes.
Broadway in Charleston Announces 2026-2027 Season
Nederlander National Markets and the Clay Center are excited to announce the lineup for the 2026-2027 Broadway in Charleston season featuring six hit productions!
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW TO PERFORM AT THE CLAY CENTER ON OCTOBER 16, 2026
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is proud to announce that acclaimed Americana string band Old Crow Medicine Show will perform live on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
Infinite Bounds: Women in Art through the Decades Opens April 18 in the Juliet Art Museum
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia invites the community to experience Infinite Bounds: Women in Art through the Decades, a new exhibition opening Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Juliet Art Museum.
First-Ever Clay Center Block Party to Kick Off Summer on May 16
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is excited to announce its first-ever Clay Center Block Party, a family-friendly outdoor celebration taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters Bring “2026 Morro Rock Tour” to the Clay Center in July
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is proud to announce that Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters will bring their “2026 Morro Rock Tour” to Charleston, delivering their signature blend of ‘60s-inspired rock and roll and original storytelling. They will perform on July 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Clay Center.
BLUEY’S BIG PLAY IS COMING BACK TO CHARLESTON IN 2026!
Wackadoo! Following a highly successful global tour, Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are coming to Charleston, WV, on July 28 and 29 - both shows at 6:00 PM (EST)!
LEGENDARY BAND CHICAGO COMES TO CHARLESTON, WV ON JUNE 20, 2026
Multi-Grammy award-winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago announced today that they will be performing in Charleston, WV, at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia on June 20, 2026.