We are saddened to hear of the passing of our fellow AAWV member, Bruce K. Haley, on June 30, 2026. Bruce was an avid photographer, and he was a member and past President of the Charleston Camera Club. He specialized in landscape photography and has been featured at the West Virginia State Capitol, Tamarack, and has pieces in the permanent collection at the West Virginia Culture Center. He has also had numerous pieces displayed out of state. Bruce will be missed by his many friends in the art community. We send our condolences to Bruce’s wife, AAWV member Liz Haley, and their family.
Our next AAWV meeting will be in September.
The 74th AAWV JURIED EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS is available online:
https://www.alliedartistswv.org/images/aawv-prospectus-2026.pdf
The deadline for submission of entries will be July 31. The exhibit will run September 18 through October 30 and is open to all West Virginia artists and all members of Tri-State Arts Association. Entries must not have been shown in any previous AAWV exhibit or at the Parkersburg Art Center.
TIME TO GET YOUR SUBMISSION IN FOR THIS BIENNIAL SHOW!!! We have less than a month until the submission deadline.
AAWV NEW MEMBERSHIP: Our next new Member Jury session will be held July 11, 2026. The sessions are held quarterly and are done digitally. Applicants will send photos of 5 of their artworks, both front and back (to show they are wired), along with the application form and payment, either by check or Paypal on the AAWV website. Applications may be sent to Newman Jackson, New Member Jury Chairman, at
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• ART WALK: Thurs, July 16, 5pm - 8pm. Downtown Charleston.
• 24th WEST VIRGINIA JURIED EXHIBITION: SUBMIT ENTRIES: July 1 - August 14. INITIAL JURYING: Late August. OPENING RECEPTION: Nov 6. EXHIBITION RUN: Nov 6, 2026 - Feb 13, 2027. For more information, please contact Exhibits Coordinator, Sidney Duncan at
• THE RIVER 2026 EXHIBIT: OPENING RECEPTION AND AWARDS CEREMONY: Fri, July 24. EXHIBIT RUN: July 24 - Sept 5. This year’s theme is “America’s 250th Birthday”. Parkersburg Art Center, 725 Market St, Parkersburg, WV 26101. Phone 304-485-3859. www.parkersburgartcenter.org
• SEASONS OF THE RIDGE: OPENING RECEPTION: Aug 1, 1 - 3pm. EXHIBITION RUN: Aug 1 - Sept 27. Tamarack, One Tamarack Pk, Beckley, WV 25801. www.tamarackwv.com
• ECHOES OF THE HOLLOW: IMAGE SUBMISSION: Aug 1 - Aug 28. OPENING RECEPTION: Oct 3, 1 - 3 pm. EXHIBIT RUN: Oct 2 - Nov 15. Tamarack, One Tamarack Pk, Beckley, WV 25801. www.tamarackwv.com
• GALLERY ELEVEN: RECEPTION: July 17, 4 - 7pm. Featuring Charleston artist, MARK TOBIN MOORE, as we honor and celebrate the USA 250th Anniversary. For the month of July, the gallery presents a selection of Mark’s patriotic theme mixed media paintings in collage, assemblage, and acrylic. Also view selected works by gallery members in our “Red, White, and Blue” exhibit. Gallery Eleven, 205 W. Washington St, Charleston, WV 25302. www.galleryeleven.com
• GALLERY ELEVEN CLASSES: If you are interested in watercolor classes or oil painting classes, contact Jerre Watkins at 304-533-1761. Gallery Eleven, 205 W. Washington St, Charleston, WV 25302. www.galleryeleven.com
• “ARTISTS ATTIC SALE”: Gallery Eleven will host their second seasonal Artists Attic Sale on Friday and Saturday, July 24 & 25th, hours 11am to 6pm. Stop in and check out our bargains on art, art materials, tools, books, magazines, jewelry making supplies, and more. Gallery Eleven, 205 W. Washington St, Charleston, WV 25302. www.galleryeleven.com
• CRAZY 8’s EXHIBIT AT GALLERY ELEVEN: Open Call to all Artists. Annual Art Invitational for Small Works. RECEPTION: Aug 8, 3 - 6pm. EXHIBIT DATES: Aug 1 through Aug 29. SIZE: 8” x 8” ALL MEDIUMS. ENTRY FEE: $8.00 per entry. All 2D art work must be ready to hang. All art will be hung at the discretion of the gallery. PRICING: All artwork will be priced in the amount of $88.00. SALES: The Gallery will retain 30% of all sales. DELIVERY OF WORK: Please deliver all entries to Gallery 11 Tuesday July 22 - Saturday July 31, during hours of 11am - 6pm. Each work must be labeled on the back (upper left hand top) with NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, TITLE OF WORK AND MEDIUM. Insurance responsibility of the artist - THE GALLERY WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE, LOSS, OR THEFT DURING THE EXHIBIT. Gallery 11, 205 Washington St West, Charleston, WV 25302. For more information, contact Danielle Milam at:
• 18th ANNUAL BEST OF WEST VIRGINIA: EXHIBIT RUN: Through July 26. Tamarack, One Tamarack Park, Beckley, WV 25801. www.tamarackwv.com
• INFINITE BOUNDS: WOMEN IN ART THROUGH THE DECADES: Exhibit Run Through: Sept 13. The Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301. www.theclaycenter.org
• WILD & WONDERFUL: A JURIED EXHIBITION CELEBRATING WEST VIRGINIA: EXHIBIT RUN: Through July 30. www.randolpharts.org The Arts Center, 2 Park St, Elkins, WV 26241
MEMBERS RECOGNITION:
Pat Cross, Laura Moul, and Linda Stonestreet have artwork accepted for The River Exhibit at Parkersburg Art Center. Linda Stonestreet also had a painting accepted for Seasons of the Ridge Exhibit at Tamarack. Congratulations!
Melanie Myhre’s painting, “Follow The Stars Home”, was accepted into The River Exhibit at Parkersburg Art Center. Melanie is also receiving 3 awards in the Professional category at the French Art Colony 4th of July Exhibit. “A Day in the Life of a Kansas Housewife” (painting) received a Second Place ribbon. “Moonlight Mischief” (painting) received an Honorable Mention ribbon. “The Forest at World’s End” (photography) received an Honorable Mention ribbon. Congratulations!
Liz Haley won 3rd place at the 2026 Veterans Art Show at the West Virginia State Museum in Charleston, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Congratulations, Liz!
WEBSITE: Join the AAWV gallery and Featured Members directory. Submit your bio, your picture, plus jpg files of your art to Featured Member Artist Page & Gallery Submission Form. If you need assistance with the form, contact Linda Stonestreet.
NEWSLETTER: Send Awards, Exhibitions, and information to Editor, Stella Jarrett
MAIL DUES TO: AAWV, ℅ Howard Rogers, P. O. Box 1471, St Albans, WV 25177.
