December 2018
The Nutcracker
The Charleston Ballet performs Tchaikovsky's classic ballet with the WVSO!
Find out more »Sound Checks: Qiet with SHINE and Emmalea Deal
Step out of your seat and onto the stage with a brand-new season of Sound Checks! This Toast to 2018 celebration will feature music from three amazing local bands: Qiet, SHINE, and Emmalea Deal! Tickets available now!
Find out more »January 2019
Woody Hawley: The Hank Williams “Lost Show” Tribute Concert
The legacy of renowned country music artist Hank Williams is celebrated by an all-star group of singers and musicians. This annual event continues to be a gala tribute to country music legend Hank Williams. Seasoned musicians recreate popular Williams songs such as “Your Cheating Heart,” “I Saw the Light”, and “Lovesick Blues.” In addition to these and other lesser-known songs, lively stage banter and anecdotes keep the show interesting and light-hearted. Musicians scheduled to appear in the Lost Show Tribute…
Find out more »WVSO: Something Old, Something Blue
Program Jennifer Higdon: blue cathedral Jean Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major Lawrence Loh, conductor Nikki Chooi, violin The Calgary Herald described Violinist Nikki Chooi as “richly expressive and technically assured.” The New York Times said he is “vigorous and colorful.” This 28-year-old has performed with symphonies across the globe. Jennifer Higdon, composer Jennifer Higdon is one of America’s most acclaimed composers and a Grammy Award winner who was once hailed by the Washington…
Find out more »Mamma Mia!
The Charleston Light Opera Guild and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences collaborate to present Mamma Mia! This musical staging is based on the book by Catherine Johnson and music and lyrics by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson. This is the first time the musical will be produced by a community theatre company in the region. ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on…
Find out more »February 2019
WVSO: Sinatra & Beyond
Called "two parts Frank Sinatra and one part Billy Joel," crooner and pianist Tony DeSare takes on the legend of Ol' Blue Eyes. Headlining with the WVSO, Tony DeSare will deliver a fresh take on old-school classics in a critically-acclaimed tribute to Frank Sinatra that includes song like Fly Me to the Moon, One for My Baby, The Summer Wind, Luck Be a Lady, Witchcraft, and My Way.
Find out more »Dwight Yoakam with support from Dillon Carmichael
Dusty Guitar Promotions Presents Dwight Yoakam with opening support from Dillon Carmichael February 24, 8 PMThe grass isn’t always greener on the other side, or bluer in this case, which may be why Dwight Yoakam hadn’t thought of doing a bluegrass album over the years. It was always already implicit in his music, from “Miner’s Prayer” on his first album 30 years ago to his one-off collaborations with Ralph Stanley and Earl Scruggs. If you listened hard, you could…
Find out more »Cirque Mechanics: 42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels
At the center of every circus rests a 42ft ring full of thrills, laughs and excitement. 42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels, is the latest invention from the creative minds of Cirque Mechanics. The company dares us to leap into the circus ring and experience the timelessness of this evolving art form. The shows’ unique mechanical interpretation of the traditional, and its story full of the lore of the historic one-ring circus, create a welcoming place, like a big top, where…
Find out more »March 2019
Songs of Ireland – A Celtic Celebration
Songs of Ireland presents an exhilarating and unique musical approach to universally loved songs and arias with all original arrangements drawing from Irish Traditional folk song; opera arias, duets, trios, quartets and ensembles; songs from the great American songbook; Broadway hits; and “modern” contemporary popular repertoire. The company features 4 tenors, 4 sopranos, 1 pianist, and 3 traditional Irish instrumentalists (Uilleann Pipes, Whistles, Fiddle, and Concertina) as well as some familiar faces from the popular Five Irish Tenors.
Find out more »Woody Hawley: Susan Werner with opening act Todd Burge
www.susanwerner.com SUSAN WERNER composes skillful songs that effortlessly slide between folk, jazz, and pop, all delivered with sassy wit and classic Midwestern charm. Throughout her expansive career, boundless versatility has emerged as a hallmark of Werner’s talent, and has proven to be a quintessential ingredient of her engrossing musical persona. One of the most talented and popular performers to grace the Woody Hawley Concert stage, Susan will be making her fourth appearance.
Find out more »WVSO: NINE!
Program Special commission piece by American composer Gary Fry written especially for the WVSO and the Appalachian Children’s Chorus. Camille Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 with area choruses Lawrence Loh, conductor Gabriel Cabezas, cello The Oregonian once described Gabriel Cabezas as “an intense player who connects to music naturally, without artifice, and brings a singing line to the cello.” Cabezas combines a superb technique, intellectual curiosity and a pioneering musical spirit to his…
Find out more »April 2019
Spring Break STEM Day Camp – Robotics and Coding
Learn the basics of robot construction and programming If you’re on spring break and want to have some fun, join us for STEM Day Camps. Explore a new topic each day from 9AM – 4PM. Sign up for the whole week or just one day without missing any of the action. For students ages 7-11; pre-registration is required.
Find out more »Spring Break STEM Day Camp – Chemical Concoctions
Mix up cool chemical concoctions and discover the difference between chemical and physical reactions. If you’re on spring break and want to have some fun, join us for STEM Day Camps. Explore a new topic each day from 9AM – 4PM. Sign up for the whole week or just one day without missing any of the action. For students ages 7-11; pre-registration is required.
Find out more »Spring Break STEM Day Camp – Circuitry Basics
Explore simple circuits and create a video game controller If you’re on spring break and want to have some fun, join us for STEM Day Camps. Explore a new topic each day from 9AM – 4PM. Sign up for the whole week or just one day without missing any of the action. For students ages 7-11; pre-registration is required.
Find out more »Spring Break STEM Day Camp – Civil Engineering
Explore simple circuits and create a video game controller If you’re on spring break and want to have some fun, join us for STEM Day Camps. Explore a new topic each day from 9AM – 4PM. Sign up for the whole week or just one day without missing any of the action. For students ages 7-11; pre-registration is required.
Find out more »WVSO: Cirque de la Symphonie
Cirque de la Symphonie brings together some of the best cirque artists in the world, thrilling the audience with aerial flyers, acrobats, strongmen, jugglers, and more. The cirque feats contribute to the spirited performance of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, providing a visual enhancement to the magnificence of a live symphony concert.
Find out more »WVSO: Cirque de la Symphonie
Cirque de la Symphonie brings together some of the best cirque artists in the world, thrilling the audience with aerial flyers, acrobats, strongmen, jugglers, and more. The cirque feats contribute to the spirited performance of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, providing a visual enhancement to the magnificence of a live symphony concert.
Find out more »Rick Springfield
Concert Club Pre-Sale: Tuesday, December 4 - Thursday, December 6 Public On-Sale: Friday, December 7 Over the past four decades, Rick Springfield has worn many hats as an entertainer and performer. The creator of some of the finest power-pop of the ’80s, a Grammy winning singer, songwriter, and musician who has sold 25 million albums and scored 17 U.S. Top 40 hits, including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” “I've Done Everything for You,” “Love Somebody,” and “Human Touch.”…
Find out more »May 2019
WVSO: Double Treble
Program Dmitri Shostakovich: Festive Overture Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Double Piano Concerto in E-flat Major Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 Lawrence Loh, conductor Christina and Michelle Naughton, pianos Pianists Christina and Michelle Naughton were hailed by the San Francisco Examiner for their “stellar musicianship, technical mastery, and awe-inspiring artistry.” The Philadelphia Inquirer characterized their playing as “paired to perfection.”
Find out more »PJ Masks Saves the Day Live!
‘PJ Masks Live!,’ the hit live musical production from Entertainment One (eOne) and Round Room, is back with an all-new show, “PJ Masks Live: Save The Day!” and will play The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences in Charleston, WV on May 6, 2019. Based on eOne’s top-rated animated series, airing daily on Disney Junior, the new show features preschoolers’ favorite pre-school superheroes and familiar songs from the popular show along with brand new music and a whole new…
Find out more »Woody Hawley: Jody Carroll with opening act TBA
www.jodycarroll.com Jody Carroll is a blues & roots performer and songwriter who effortlessly creates bold interpretations of old Blues and American Folk music, his own songs, stories and improvisational musical journeys. He is a Finger style/slide guitar master and amazingly soulful singer, blending flavors of old Blues, Folk, Mountain music, Jazz & Rock altogether into a true power baked gumbo. "His finger picking and slide skills amaze and challenge listeners while his moving vocals draw them into the world of…
Find out more »Gary Allan
Dusty Guitar Promotions is proud to announce that country music superstar Gary Allan will be playing the Clay Center in Charleston on Friday, May 31st. With the allure of a modern-day outlaw, Gary Allan has won over fans, peers and critics with his signature blend of smoldering vocals, rebellious lyrics and raucous live performances. While becoming a force on the country music scene, Allan has remained true to his artistic voice each step of the way.
Find out more »June 2019
Summer Camp – RoboLab: Coding Crash Course
9am-4pm Age 7-9 Learn the basics of coding and programming robots Registration will not be accepted for students outside of designated age ranges. Family Plus or Premium Members $175 | Non-Members $200
Find out more »Summer Camp – Chemistry Wizard
9am-4pm Age 6-8 Discover that science is magic by brewing up practical potions Registration will not be accepted for students outside of designated age ranges. Family Plus or Premium Members $150 | Non-Members $175
Find out more »Brent Green: A Brief Spark Bookended by Darkness
FestivALL welcomes you to experience Brent Green's surreal multi-media performance A Brief Spark Bookended by Darkness at the Clay Center's Caperton Planetarium and Theater. Combining visual art, film, live music, and storytellling, Brent Green will be performing live soundtracks with Tim Rutili (Califone), Paul de Jong (The Books) and Kate Ryan, narration and foley to a series of short animations which have all been shown at Sundance. Films that will be included in the set: Hadacol Christmas Carlin Paulina Hollers Strange Fates…
Find out more »Dance FestivALL featuring Koresh Dance Company
Dynamic, engaging, and technically superb – the internationally performing Koresh Dance Company from Philadelphia PA will headline this year’s Dance FestivALL. In partnership with the Clay Center, the company will also lead a week-long residency and other learning opportunities with area companies. The residency will result in a collaborative piece to be performed at Dance FestivALL. River City Youth Ensemble, and Academy of Arts at January's will also perform selections from the repertoire. Dance FestivALL will take place on Sunday,…
Find out more »Summer Camp – RoboLab: Bot Builder Basics
9am-4pm Age 7-9 Construct a robot and navigate the engineering challenges along the way Registration will not be accepted for students outside of designated age ranges. Family Plus or Premium Members $175 | Non-Members $200
Find out more »The Mayor’s Concert featuring The Suffers
The Clay Center and FestivALL are pleased to present this year’s Mayor’s Concert featuring The Suffers, and The War and Treaty ! They will bring an infectious night of music to the Clay Center on June 27. Local band Stratus will open the evening with their classic Mo Town, R&B, Jazz sounds. There is a contagious and combustible energy every time the eight-piece wonder-band The Suffers steps on the scene. NPR's Bob Boilen attributes the band's allure to their "Soul, straight from horn to heart." He adds, "This band…
Find out more »July 2019
Guitar Masterclass with Ron Hunter
In Ron’s workshop he will teach advanced (but not necessarily difficult) techniques that are indicative to his style of contemporary Piedmont Blues. Though all students could benefit and gain enjoyment from Ron’s overview of techniques that he employs to play traditionals like Amazing Grace, Careless Love or One Dime Blues and make them his own, the students who will gain the most will have a basic understanding of guitar technique (holding, strumming, fretting, basic chord shapes and fluidly changing between…
Find out more »October 2022
Broom Making Workshop with Dustin Cecil
Just in time for spooky season, learn how to make a primitive cobweb broom in the traditional Appalachian style! This lightweight narrow broom is great for reaching all the places cobwebs can be found including sweeping the ceiling. These brooms are not only functional but also make great decorative items and gifts! In this workshop, you will learn the basic weaving techniques used to make a broom, with natural broomcorn (sorghum). Everyone will go home with 1–2 completed cobweb brooms.…
Find out more »Broom Making Workshop with Dustin Cecil
Just in time for spooky season, learn how to make a primitive cobweb broom in the traditional Appalachian style! This lightweight narrow broom is great for reaching all the places cobwebs can be found including sweeping the ceiling. These brooms are not only functional but also make great decorative items and gifts! In this workshop, you will learn the basic weaving techniques used to make a broom, with natural broomcorn (sorghum). Everyone will go home with 1–2 completed cobweb brooms.…
Find out more »Murder in the Museum: Mothman Mayhem
When a hiker turns up dead under mysterious circumstances the tabloids are quick to implicate West Virginia’s most infamous cryptid, but during your investigation you’ll find that the victim may have ruffled more than a few feathers and that everyone is a suspect! Put your critical thinking skills to the test with this interactive murder mystery event that will range through the museum. This is a 21+ event and will include a cash bar and on-site food truck.
Find out more »Murder in the Museum: Mothman Mayhem
When a hiker turns up dead under mysterious circumstances the tabloids are quick to implicate West Virginia’s most infamous cryptid, but during your investigation you’ll find that the victim may have ruffled more than a few feathers and that everyone is a suspect! Put your critical thinking skills to the test with this interactive murder mystery event that will range through the museum. This is a 21+ event and will include a cash bar and on-site food truck.
Find out more »The Music Man
The Music Man is coming to the Clay Center, in partnership with the Charleston Light Opera Guild! The larger than life musical first opened on Broadway in 1957, garnering eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The Music Man recently re-opened on Broadway, totaling up to six nominations at the 2022 Tony’s, Best Revival included, proving that the Music Man is a timeless classic! The Music Man follows traveling conman Harold Hill, who collects deposits for instruments and uniforms for…
Find out more »The Music Man
The Music Man is coming to the Clay Center, in partnership with the Charleston Light Opera Guild! The larger than life musical first opened on Broadway in 1957, garnering eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The Music Man recently re-opened on Broadway, totaling up to six nominations at the 2022 Tony’s, Best Revival included, proving that the Music Man is a timeless classic! The Music Man follows traveling conman Harold Hill, who collects deposits for instruments and uniforms for…
Find out more »The Music Man
The Music Man is coming to the Clay Center, in partnership with the Charleston Light Opera Guild! The larger than life musical first opened on Broadway in 1957, garnering eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The Music Man recently re-opened on Broadway, totaling up to six nominations at the 2022 Tony’s, Best Revival included, proving that the Music Man is a timeless classic! The Music Man follows traveling conman Harold Hill, who collects deposits for instruments and uniforms for…
Find out more »November 2022
The Music Man
The Music Man is coming to the Clay Center, in partnership with the Charleston Light Opera Guild! The larger than life musical first opened on Broadway in 1957, garnering eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The Music Man recently re-opened on Broadway, totaling up to six nominations at the 2022 Tony’s, Best Revival included, proving that the Music Man is a timeless classic! The Music Man follows traveling conman Harold Hill, who collects deposits for instruments and uniforms for…
Find out more »Juliet Art Museum Invitational 2022 Opening Reception
The second Juliet Art Museum Invitational exhibition showcases contemporary West Virginia artists working in various media, highlighting several rich creative communities throughout our state. The exhibition supports our local artists while exposing our community to the breadth of art in West Virginia. Audiences will discover emerging and established artists from across our state through their paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture, and textiles, reflecting a diversity of approaches. Featuring music from John Inghram and Friends. PARTICIPATING ARTISTS Chase Bowman Paula Clendenin…
Find out more »The Music Man
The Music Man is coming to the Clay Center, in partnership with the Charleston Light Opera Guild! The larger than life musical first opened on Broadway in 1957, garnering eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The Music Man recently re-opened on Broadway, totaling up to six nominations at the 2022 Tony’s, Best Revival included, proving that the Music Man is a timeless classic! The Music Man follows traveling conman Harold Hill, who collects deposits for instruments and uniforms for…
Find out more »The Music Man
The Music Man is coming to the Clay Center, in partnership with the Charleston Light Opera Guild! The larger than life musical first opened on Broadway in 1957, garnering eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The Music Man recently re-opened on Broadway, totaling up to six nominations at the 2022 Tony’s, Best Revival included, proving that the Music Man is a timeless classic! The Music Man follows traveling conman Harold Hill, who collects deposits for instruments and uniforms for…
Find out more »Morgan Wade
SOLD OUT! Singer-Songwriter Morgan Wade will be performing in the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 7:30pm. Breakout artist Morgan Wade is described as bold and startling with a voice that is equal parts husky knowing, brassy want, and innocence. Her first full length album, Reckless, is an unfaltering merge of rock, classic country acoustic guitars, a beat that means business, and sweeping melodies that will pull…
Find out more »Into the Universe
Under the newly refurbished vault of the Caperton Planetarium and Theater, we're pleased to announce the kick off of a new planetarium talk series - Into the Universe! These talks are a perfect opportunity for curious minds and lifelong learners to delve deeper into a wide variety of scientific topics. The November 2022 talk will feature presentations from Thaddeus Papke, Director of Education & Visitor Experiences and Julia Miorelli, Planetarium & Science Educator at the Clay Center. This event will focus…
Find out more »Holly Days – A Celebration of Light
Brighten up your holidays this year at the Clay Center for our Festival of Lights! Join us in candle decorating, exploring seasonal cultural traditions, and delving into the science behind illumination every Saturday between November 26th & December 17th during our Holly Days celebrations that will also include a special guest from the North Pole! Mark your calendars now! Throughout December we’ll also be challenging visitors with special seasonal engineering challenges in our new Inventor’s Lab and exploring the Winter constellations under…
Find out more »Holly Days – A Celebration of Light
Brighten up your holidays this year at the Clay Center for our Festival of Lights! Join us in candle decorating, exploring seasonal cultural traditions, and delving into the science behind illumination every Saturday between November 26th & December 17th during our Holly Days celebrations that will also include a special guest from the North Pole! Mark your calendars now! Throughout December we’ll also be challenging visitors with special seasonal engineering challenges in our new Inventor’s Lab and exploring the Winter constellations under…
Find out more »December 2022
Holly Days – A Celebration of Light
Brighten up your holidays this year at the Clay Center for our Festival of Lights! Join us in candle decorating, exploring seasonal cultural traditions, and delving into the science behind illumination every Saturday between November 26th & December 17th during our Holly Days celebrations that will also include a special guest from the North Pole! Mark your calendars now! Throughout December we’ll also be challenging visitors with special seasonal engineering challenges in our new Inventor’s Lab and exploring the Winter constellations under…
Find out more »Family Gingerbread Workshop
Family Gingerbread Workshop! Sold Out! Sweeten up your holiday season by decorating a gingerbread house! We provide the pre-assembled gingerbread house with all the supplies to decorate… You bring the creativity! This family workshop is fun for all ages, but space is VERY limited; pre-registration with payment is required.
Find out more »Holly Days – A Celebration of Light
Brighten up your holidays this year at the Clay Center for our Festival of Lights! Join us in candle decorating, exploring seasonal cultural traditions, and delving into the science behind illumination every Saturday between November 26th & December 17th during our Holly Days celebrations that will also include a special guest from the North Pole! Mark your calendars now! Throughout December we’ll also be challenging visitors with special seasonal engineering challenges in our new Inventor’s Lab and exploring the Winter constellations under…
Find out more »Art After Dark
Art After Dark Monthly, Following Downtown Charleston Art Walk 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of art, entertainment, and interactive fun in the Juliet Art Museum! This month check out two exhibitions, the 2022 Juliet Art Museum Invitational and Chroma Chronology: West Virginia State University Collaborative Exhibition, while you pull your own print with Basecamp Printing Co., enjoy music from Gerald Potts, and observe Invitational artist Nevada Tribble on her sewing bike! This FREE Art After Dark event is…
Find out more »Holly Days – A Celebration of Light
Brighten up your holidays this year at the Clay Center for our Festival of Lights! Join us in candle decorating, exploring seasonal cultural traditions, and delving into the science behind illumination every Saturday between November 26th & December 17th during our Holly Days celebrations that will also include a special guest from the North Pole! Mark your calendars now! Throughout December we’ll also be challenging visitors with special seasonal engineering challenges in our new Inventor’s Lab and exploring the Winter constellations under…
Find out more »Noon Year’s Eve
Can’t stay up until midnight? No problem! Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to celebrate 2022 at NOON! Ring in the new year with hat making, an official countdown complete with confetti poppers and epic dance party! Following the celebration, join us in the Caperton Planetarium & Theater for the 2022 Science News in Review! This show will take a look at some of the most exciting and noteworthy scientific events of the past year! This event is…
Find out more »January 2023
Juliet Art Museum Invitational Artists Panel
January 12, 2023 6:00–7:00 pm Hear from four WV artists featured in our Juliet Art Museum Invitational Exhibition during a panel discussion at 6 pm on January 12! Barrie Kaufman, Robby Moore, Seth Pitt and Kimberly Joy Trathen will join Curator Liz Simmons for a discussion about how life in WV influences their work, drawing on the landscape, traditions and peoples of our state. These artists work in sculpture, printmaking, illustration, painting, and textiles. Some are stimulated by the mountainous,…
Find out more »Sound Checks – Levon
Levon consists of three best friends: Northbrook, Illinois native, Michael Hall David Hall (on guitar and lead vocals, with a soaring five-octave range). Sumter, South Carolina’s Jake Singleton (on harmonies, bass, and percussion); and Camden, Tennessee, native Ryan Holladay (on guitar, mandolin and harmonies). Making friends through the music is what it's all about for this soulful trio, whose cross generational sonic appeal draws from past and present, with a harmony driven style built around compelling lyrics and memorable melodies:…
Find out more »February 2023
Home School Appreciation Days
We’ve Reimagined our Homeschool Days! Now entire families are invited to participate in these hands-on educational event days! While we encourage advanced registration to ensure your space, registration will be available the day of the event if there are spaces available. The cost for each lab includes all supplies needed for completion. Parents are required to purchase admission since they will be utilizing supplies with their students. Members – $8 per person/Non-Members $15 per person.April 20th – Idea Innovators9:30 AM –…
Find out more »Thoughts on the American landscape tradition and issues of race: Panel discussion with Dr. Julia Sienkewicz and Dr. Wendy Castenell
Friday, February 17, 5:30 pm Join Dr. Julia Sienkewicz, guest curator of our exhibition “More than a Passing Observation”: William Louis Sonntag and Landscape Mania in the United States, in conversation with Dr. Wendy Castenell, Assistant Professor of Art History at Washington and Lee University, for a discussion of historic landscape painting and issues of race in 19th century American art. The discussion will take place in the Caperton Planetarium & Theater. The exhibition in the Juliet Art Museum will…
Find out more »Discover Engineering Day
On Saturday, February 18th the Avampato Discovery Museum is bringing back one of its most popular events! Discover Engineering Day is an opportunity for both children and adults to meet with engineers and scientists from all over West Virginia. Visitors to the Clay Center will get to try their hand at programming robots, building contraptions, and testing their ingenuity with representatives from the companies and universities that are on the cutting edge of the new developments that will impact our…
Find out more »WVU Wind Symphony & Orchestra
WVU Wind Symphony & Orchestra Sunday, February 26 2:00 p.m. The West Virginia University Symphony Orchestra will make their first appearance at the Clay Center on February 26! This FREE performance is open to the public and will be a special treat for audiences who have not experienced the WVUSO before! West Virginia University Symphony Orchestra is one of the Morgantown region’s premier music ensembles. The award-winning WVU Symphony Orchestra, led by Mitchell Arnold, WVU’s Director of Orchestral Activities, is a principal ensemble of…
Find out more »March 2023
Kallitype Photographic Process Workshop
Kallitype Photographic Process Workshop Saturday, March 4, 1-4 pm $40 members, $50 non-members Capacity: 10 Spring back into the 19th century with this historic photographic process and create your own one-of-a-kind print! Students will learn the kallitype process of coating, developing and printing a photograph on paper. This hands-on workshop uses UV light and digital negatives. Students will print photographs through traditional chemistry-based developing. The workshop is taught by the Clay Center’s own Drew Gornik, Exhibits & Programming Coordinator for the…
Find out more »Free Day
We will be presenting a FREE day of fun and you’re invited! Guests will have free access to the Avampato Discovery Museum with exhibits that include Thomas Edison's Secret Lab, My Town, Ashton’s Climbing Sculpture, Healthy Me, Water Works, Inventor’s Lab, and the Maier Foundation Music Studios! The Juliet Art Museum is also included in the fun with new exhibits including Medieval to Metal: The Art & Evolution of the Guitar and the “More than a Passing Observation”. This free…
Find out more »Landscape Painting Workshop & Tour with Jaci Rice
Landscape Painting Workshop & Tour with Jaci Rice Saturday, March 11, 1:00-4:00 pm $10 Join us for a landscape painting workshop at Coonskin Park with WV landscape artist Jaci Rice! In this introductory workshop, you will learn to paint on location using portable supplies. Before departing for the park, get inspired with a brief tour of our current landscape exhibition “More than a Passing Observation”: William Louis Sonntag and Landscape Mania in the United States. Supplies and transportation provided by Clay…
Find out more »Second Sunday in the Studio
Second Sunday in the Studio 2nd Sunday, Monthly Juliet Art Museum – Truist Foundation Art Studio 1:00 – 3:00 PM Activity included with admission Join us in the Truist Foundation Art Studio the second Sunday of every month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a family make-and-take activity related to our current exhibitions! This month, inspired by Nellie Rose Gundersen Davis’ “Time Capsule” sculptures in our Invitational exhibition, make your own miniature time capsule enclosed in a holiday ornament! Guests are welcome…
Find out more »Spring Break Camp: Inventions Through Time
Our Spring Break Camps are back! While your scholars are out of school for spring break March 13 through 17, they can join us at the Clay Center! Take a journey through time at the Clay Center! Travel far into the past to research historical inventions we still use today, like paper! Begin with the ancient art of paper making, then explore more modern inventions like the printing press. Discover the history behind the inventions and try your hand at…
Find out more »Spring Break Camp: Inventions Through Time
Our Spring Break Camps are back! While your scholars are out of school for spring break March 13 through 17, they can join us at the Clay Center! Take a journey through time at the Clay Center! Travel far into the past to research historical inventions we still use today, like paper! Begin with the ancient art of paper making, then explore more modern inventions like the printing press. Discover the history behind the inventions and try your hand at…
Find out more »Haley Reinhart
Haley Rinhart Opening Support - Aristotle Jones Haley Reinhart has a timeless voice that outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. The expansive scope of her range comes into full focus on her 4th album, Lo-Fi Soul. The gold-certified Chicago-born/Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter exudes an empowering level of charisma and confidence earned by a quiet, decade-long grind. Haley landed third…
Find out more »Spring Break Camp: Inventions Through Time
Our Spring Break Camps are back! While your scholars are out of school for spring break March 13 through 17, they can join us at the Clay Center! Take a journey through time at the Clay Center! Travel far into the past to research historical inventions we still use today, like paper! Begin with the ancient art of paper making, then explore more modern inventions like the printing press. Discover the history behind the inventions and try your hand at…
Find out more »Spring Break Camp: Inventions Through Time
Our Spring Break Camps are back! While your scholars are out of school for spring break March 13 through 17, they can join us at the Clay Center! Take a journey through time at the Clay Center! Travel far into the past to research historical inventions we still use today, like paper! Begin with the ancient art of paper making, then explore more modern inventions like the printing press. Discover the history behind the inventions and try your hand at…
Find out more »Art After Dark
Art After Dark Monthly, Following Downtown Charleston Art Walk 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of art, entertainment, and interactive fun in the Juliet Art Museum! Kicking off this year’s season of Art After Dark on March 16, we’ll have Emmalea Deal and The Hot Mess rocking out in the art museum! This month check out two exhibitions, the Medieval to Metal: The Art & Evolution of the Guitar and More than a Passing Observation”: William Louis Sonntag and…
Find out more »Art After Dark
Art After DarkMonthly, Following Downtown Charleston Art Walk7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of art, entertainment, and interactive fun in the Juliet Art Museum!
Find out more »Spring Break Camp: Inventions Through Time
Our Spring Break Camps are back! While your scholars are out of school for spring break March 13 through 17, they can join us at the Clay Center! Take a journey through time at the Clay Center! Travel far into the past to research historical inventions we still use today, like paper! Begin with the ancient art of paper making, then explore more modern inventions like the printing press. Discover the history behind the inventions and try your hand at…
Find out more »Sound Checks – The Local Honeys
Many artists are defined by place, but only a handful of artists come to define the places they’re from. The Local Honeys are Kentucky and Kentucky runs through their veins like an unbridled racehorse. For almost a decade the duo, Linda Jean Stokley and Montana Hobbs have been an integral part of the Kentucky musicscape. They’ve paid their dues, garnering countless accolades and accomplishments (tours with Tyler Childers, Colter Wall, praise from the New York Times) and have become…
Find out more »Discover Our World – The Wild and Wonderful Sloths of West Virginia
Dr. Ryan Haupt of the National Youth Science Academy will present the history of the first sloth discovery in West Virginia, what makes sloths such an interesting and confounding animals to try to study, some of what his research has revealed about sloth diets using techniques that look at the very atoms that make up their food and tissues, and some recent exciting sloth finds from right here in the Mountain State! Ryan Haupt grew up in Charleston, WV and…
Find out more »Home School Appreciation Days
We’ve Reimagined our Homeschool Days! Now entire families are invited to participate in these hands-on educational event days! While we encourage advanced registration to ensure your space, registration will be available the day of the event if there are spaces available. The cost for each lab includes all supplies needed for completion. Parents are required to purchase admission since they will be utilizing supplies with their students. Members – $8 per person/Non-Members $15 per person.April 20th – Idea Innovators9:30 AM –…
Find out more »April 2023
Rock All Day at the Clay
The Clay Center will be rocking all day long on Saturday, April 1! Join us for hourly performances by local musicians in the Juliet Art Museum, record and album cover design in the Truist Art Studio, “America’s Musical Journey” film playing in the Caperton Planetarium & Theater, and science of sound activities throughout the Avampato Discovery Museum. And, the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame will have their mobile museum parked out front!
Find out more »Botanical Specimen Drawing Workshop with Carly Thaw
Learn to draw botanical specimens in this beginner workshop with Illustrating Appalachia exhibiting artist Carly Thaw! Students will observe specimens, sketch, and illustrate textures while learning about tonal differences. All ages encouraged but under 10 to be accompanied by an adult. Limited space available so advanced registration is required. For questions or more information, please email JulietArtMuseum@theclaycenter.org or call the Box Office at 304-561-3570. Support for this program provided by Art Bridges.
Find out more »Spring Fling at the Clay Center
Come celebrate the Spring Season at the Clay Center with special activities throughout the Museum. We’ll be embracing a theme of “Plants and Pollinators” through chromographic butterfly crafts in the Juliet Art Museum, special workshops from visiting naturalists in the Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden, and hands-on “seed bomb” projects with a focus on native West Virginia wildflowers! We’ll also be taking a celestial view of the season by using an orrery to teach concepts like axial tilt…
Find out more »Spring Fling at the Clay Center
Come celebrate the Spring Season at the Clay Center with special activities throughout the Museum. We’ll be embracing a theme of “Plants and Pollinators” through chromographic butterfly crafts in the Juliet Art Museum, special workshops from visiting naturalists in the Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden, and hands-on “seed bomb” projects with a focus on native West Virginia wildflowers! We’ll also be taking a celestial view of the season by using an orrery to teach concepts like axial tilt…
Find out more »Beginner/Intermediate Watercolor Class with Ellie Schaul
Ellie Schaul is back to teach her popular watercolor class at the Juliet Art Museum! Whether you are experienced in watercolor techniques or a complete novice, this series will give you the confidence to master this beautiful medium. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to develop a color wheel, mix color, explore brush techniques and more, all under the skillful instruction of Charleston artist Ellie Schaul. Advanced registration is required. Questions? Please call our Box Office at 304-561-3570 or email…
Find out more »Old Crow Medicine Show
Old Crow Medicine Show is coming to the Clay Center Wednesday, April 19th with a performance that is fueled by a collision of Americana, old-time music, folk, and rock & roll! On their whirlwind new album Paint This Town, Old Crow Medicine Show offer up a riveting glimpse into American mythology and the wildly colorful characters who populate it. The most incisive body of work yet from the Nashville-based roots band—a two-time Grammy Award-winning juggernaut whose triumphs include induction into the Grand Ole…
Find out more »Home School Appreciation Days
We’ve Reimagined our Homeschool Days! Now entire families are invited to participate in these hands-on educational event days! While we encourage advanced registration to ensure your space, registration will be available the day of the event if there are spaces available. The cost for each lab includes all supplies needed for completion. Parents are required to purchase admission since they will be utilizing supplies with their students. Members – $8 per person/Non-Members $15 per person.April 20th – Idea Innovators9:30 AM –…
Find out more »Earth Day at the Clay
In honor of Earth Day, we’ll be focusing on conservation and global biodiversity! Visit the Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden to see what’s blooming or hear a talk from a local ecologist. Drop by the Art Studio in the Juliet Art Museum to learn techniques for sustainable paper and ink making. You’ll also find educators in the Avampato Discovery Museum showcasing highlights from our collections of animal skulls, eggshells, and other natural wonders. For Earth Day only, we’ll also be…
Find out more »Beginner/Intermediate Watercolor Class with Ellie Schaul
Ellie Schaul is back to teach her popular watercolor class at the Juliet Art Museum! Whether you are experienced in watercolor techniques or a complete novice, this series will give you the confidence to master this beautiful medium. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to develop a color wheel, mix color, explore brush techniques and more, all under the skillful instruction of Charleston artist Ellie Schaul. Advanced registration is required. Questions? Please call our Box Office at 304-561-3570 or email…
Find out more »May 2023
Beginner/Intermediate Watercolor Class with Ellie Schaul
Ellie Schaul is back to teach her popular watercolor class at the Juliet Art Museum! Whether you are experienced in watercolor techniques or a complete novice, this series will give you the confidence to master this beautiful medium. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to develop a color wheel, mix color, explore brush techniques and more, all under the skillful instruction of Charleston artist Ellie Schaul. Advanced registration is required. Questions? Please call our Box Office at 304-561-3570 or email…
Find out more »Beginner/Intermediate Watercolor Class with Ellie Schaul
Ellie Schaul is back to teach her popular watercolor class at the Juliet Art Museum! Whether you are experienced in watercolor techniques or a complete novice, this series will give you the confidence to master this beautiful medium. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to develop a color wheel, mix color, explore brush techniques and more, all under the skillful instruction of Charleston artist Ellie Schaul. Advanced registration is required. Questions? Please call our Box Office at 304-561-3570 or email…
Find out more »Keb’ Mo’
Keb' Mo' is coming to the Clay Center Thursday, May 11, with a performance you won't want to miss! With five GRAMMYs, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and a groundbreaking careers panning nearly 50 years under his belt, Keb’ Mo’ stands as one of the most accomplished and respected artists working in contemporary roots music today. Born and raised in Compton, California, Keb’ got his start working behind the scenes as a guitarist, songwriter, and arranger before breaking out internationally with the…
Find out more »Sound Checks – Marielle Kraft
When you hear Marielle Kraft’s music or experience her candid live shows, you feel as though you already know her. The indie pop singer/songwriter, now based in Nashville, displays craftsmanship beyond her years, following suit to artists like Shawn Mendes, Maisie Peters, and Taylor Swift. Self-taught, the Rhode Island native began playing guitar at 16 and soon writing songs that strike chords with listeners everywhere. Her gift for storytelling is evident through her use of salient detail, raw emotion, and…
Find out more »Second Sunday in the Studio
Second Sunday in the Studio 2nd Sunday, Monthly Juliet Art Museum – Truist Foundation Art Studio 1:00 – 3:00 PM Activity included with admission Join us in the Truist Foundation Art Studio the second Sunday of every month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a family make-and-take activity related to our current exhibitions! This month, inspired by Nellie Rose Gundersen Davis’ “Time Capsule” sculptures in our Invitational exhibition, make your own miniature time capsule enclosed in a holiday ornament! Guests are welcome…
Find out more »Beginner/Intermediate Watercolor Class with Ellie Schaul
Ellie Schaul is back to teach her popular watercolor class at the Juliet Art Museum! Whether you are experienced in watercolor techniques or a complete novice, this series will give you the confidence to master this beautiful medium. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to develop a color wheel, mix color, explore brush techniques and more, all under the skillful instruction of Charleston artist Ellie Schaul. Advanced registration is required. Questions? Please call our Box Office at 304-561-3570 or email…
Find out more »June 2023
Sound Checks – Shelem’s Album Preview Show
A Shelem performance is an exceptional experience for fans of all ages. An authentic entertainer, Shelem’s primary focus has always been to bring levity and fun into the lives of his audience. His extraordinary stagecraft promises a variety of captivating experiences, from commanding the crowd as a captain to saving the day as the local superhero. With innovative flair, Shelem has a knack for bringing his art to life. His elevated presence leaves the crowd demanding more. Purchase tickets online…
Find out more »Second Sunday in the Studio
Second Sunday in the Studio 2nd Sunday, Monthly Juliet Art Museum – Truist Foundation Art Studio 1:00 – 3:00 PM Activity included with admission Join us in the Truist Foundation Art Studio the second Sunday of every month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a family make-and-take activity related to our current exhibitions! This month, inspired by Nellie Rose Gundersen Davis’ “Time Capsule” sculptures in our Invitational exhibition, make your own miniature time capsule enclosed in a holiday ornament! Guests are welcome…
Find out more »An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.
An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. Tuesday, June 13 7:30 p.m. Actor, singer, songwriter, and entertainer, Leslie Odom, Jr.is set to perform at the Clay Center on June 13 at 7:30 p.m., in ‘An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.' Leslie Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted performer recognized for his work on the Broadway stage, on television, in film, and as a recording artist. He is a Tony winner, a Grammy winner, and a three-time Emmy Award nominee. For his critically acclaimed…
Find out more »July 2023
Second Sunday in the Studio
Second Sunday in the Studio 2nd Sunday, Monthly Juliet Art Museum – Truist Foundation Art Studio 1:00 – 3:00 PM Activity included with admission Join us in the Truist Foundation Art Studio the second Sunday of every month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a family make-and-take activity related to our current exhibitions! This month, inspired by Nellie Rose Gundersen Davis’ “Time Capsule” sculptures in our Invitational exhibition, make your own miniature time capsule enclosed in a holiday ornament! Guests are welcome…
Find out more »August 2023
Second Sunday in the Studio
Second Sunday in the Studio 2nd Sunday, Monthly Juliet Art Museum – Truist Foundation Art Studio 1:00 – 3:00 PM Activity included with admission Join us in the Truist Foundation Art Studio the second Sunday of every month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a family make-and-take activity related to our current exhibitions! This month, inspired by Nellie Rose Gundersen Davis’ “Time Capsule” sculptures in our Invitational exhibition, make your own miniature time capsule enclosed in a holiday ornament! Guests are welcome…
Find out more »September 2023
Second Sunday in the Studio
Second Sunday in the Studio 2nd Sunday, Monthly Juliet Art Museum – Truist Foundation Art Studio 1:00 – 3:00 PM Activity included with admission Join us in the Truist Foundation Art Studio the second Sunday of every month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a family make-and-take activity related to our current exhibitions! This month, inspired by Nellie Rose Gundersen Davis’ “Time Capsule” sculptures in our Invitational exhibition, make your own miniature time capsule enclosed in a holiday ornament! Guests are welcome…
Find out more »October 2023
Second Sunday in the Studio
Second Sunday in the Studio 2nd Sunday, Monthly Juliet Art Museum – Truist Foundation Art Studio 1:00 – 3:00 PM Activity included with admission Join us in the Truist Foundation Art Studio the second Sunday of every month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a family make-and-take activity related to our current exhibitions! This month, inspired by Nellie Rose Gundersen Davis’ “Time Capsule” sculptures in our Invitational exhibition, make your own miniature time capsule enclosed in a holiday ornament! Guests are welcome…
Find out more »November 2023
Second Sunday in the Studio
Second Sunday in the Studio 2nd Sunday, Monthly Juliet Art Museum – Truist Foundation Art Studio 1:00 – 3:00 PM Activity included with admission Join us in the Truist Foundation Art Studio the second Sunday of every month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a family make-and-take activity related to our current exhibitions! This month, inspired by Nellie Rose Gundersen Davis’ “Time Capsule” sculptures in our Invitational exhibition, make your own miniature time capsule enclosed in a holiday ornament! Guests are welcome…
Find out more »Art After Dark
Art After DarkMonthly, Following Downtown Charleston Art Walk7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of art, entertainment, and interactive fun in the Juliet Art Museum!
Find out more »December 2023
Second Sunday in the Studio
Second Sunday in the Studio 2nd Sunday, Monthly Juliet Art Museum – Truist Foundation Art Studio 1:00 – 3:00 PM Activity included with admission Join us in the Truist Foundation Art Studio the second Sunday of every month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a family make-and-take activity related to our current exhibitions! This month, inspired by Nellie Rose Gundersen Davis’ “Time Capsule” sculptures in our Invitational exhibition, make your own miniature time capsule enclosed in a holiday ornament! Guests are welcome…
Find out more »January 2024
Second Sunday in the Studio
Second Sunday in the Studio 2nd Sunday, Monthly Juliet Art Museum – Truist Foundation Art Studio 1:00 – 3:00 PM Activity included with admission Join us in the Truist Foundation Art Studio the second Sunday of every month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a family make-and-take activity related to our current exhibitions! This month, inspired by Nellie Rose Gundersen Davis’ “Time Capsule” sculptures in our Invitational exhibition, make your own miniature time capsule enclosed in a holiday ornament! Guests are welcome…
Find out more »February 2024
Second Sunday in the Studio
Second Sunday in the Studio 2nd Sunday, Monthly Juliet Art Museum – Truist Foundation Art Studio 1:00 – 3:00 PM Activity included with admission Join us in the Truist Foundation Art Studio the second Sunday of every month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a family make-and-take activity related to our current exhibitions! This month, inspired by Nellie Rose Gundersen Davis’ “Time Capsule” sculptures in our Invitational exhibition, make your own miniature time capsule enclosed in a holiday ornament! Guests are welcome…
Find out more »March 2024
Second Sunday in the Studio
Second Sunday in the Studio 2nd Sunday, Monthly Juliet Art Museum – Truist Foundation Art Studio 1:00 – 3:00 PM Activity included with admission Join us in the Truist Foundation Art Studio the second Sunday of every month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a family make-and-take activity related to our current exhibitions! This month, inspired by Nellie Rose Gundersen Davis’ “Time Capsule” sculptures in our Invitational exhibition, make your own miniature time capsule enclosed in a holiday ornament! Guests are welcome…
Find out more »April 2024
Second Sunday in the Studio
Second Sunday in the Studio 2nd Sunday, Monthly Juliet Art Museum – Truist Foundation Art Studio 1:00 – 3:00 PM Activity included with admission Join us in the Truist Foundation Art Studio the second Sunday of every month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a family make-and-take activity related to our current exhibitions! This month, inspired by Nellie Rose Gundersen Davis’ “Time Capsule” sculptures in our Invitational exhibition, make your own miniature time capsule enclosed in a holiday ornament! Guests are welcome…
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