Our next AAWV meeting will be in September. Thanks to Jerre Watkins, who hosted our May meeting and picnic at her home. We enjoyed good food and beautiful weather for our get together and show and tell of our artwork. It was a great evening!
The 74th AAWV JURIED EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS is available online:
https://www.alliedartistswv.org/images/aawv-prospectus-2026.pdf
(For future reference, you can find it on the homepage. Click on the link with spinning document that says 2026 Juried Show Prospectus on the righthand side just under the hands art.)
TIME TO START PREPARING YOUR ARTWORK FOR THIS BIENNIAL SHOW!!! We have less than 2 months until the submission deadline.
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.
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Do you know a business, organization, or individual who might want to support the arts? AAWV is now seeking sponsors for our upcoming 74th AAWV Juried Exhibition, and we’re inviting members to help us connect with potential supporters.
Sponsorships include:
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An ad in the printed exhibition catalog
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Recognition as an official sponsor at the appropriate level
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Visibility to artists, patrons, and the wider arts community
We offer multiple sponsorship levels, making it easy for businesses of any size to participate. And to make outreach simple, we have ready‑to‑send letters you can use when approaching your contacts.
Because we’ll be designing the catalog this summer, we need to secure sponsors soon. If someone comes to mind — a favorite local business, a professional contact, or a community supporter — this is a perfect time to reach out.
If you’d like a sponsorship letter or have a lead to share, please contact
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:
• THE RIVER EXHIBIT: SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 18, with notification of acceptance on June 30. JUROR: Chris Krupinsky. OPENING RECEPTION AND AWARDS CEREMONY: Fri, July 24. EXHIBIT RUNS: July 24 - Sept 5. Awards of $1,000 for Best of Show, Sponsor’s Prizes, as well as cash awards for excellence in 2-D, 3-D, and Photo/Digital and Theme categories. This year’s theme is “America’s 250th Birthday”. For information and Registration, CLICK HERE: THE RIVER. Parkersburg Art Center, 725 Market St, Parkersburg, WV 26101. Phone 304-485-3859. www.parkersburgartcenter.org
• SEASONS OF THE RIDGE: IMAGE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 27. OPENING RECEPTION: Aug 1, 1 - 3pm. EXHIBITION RUN: Aug 1 - Sept 27. Tamarack, One Tamarack Pk, Beckley, WV 25801. www.tamarackwv.com
• FIRST AMENDMENT: FREEDOM IN FOCUS: An exhibit of photographs by Ryan Persinger, a native West Virginian now living in NYC. OPENING RECEPTION & ARTIST TALK: June 13, 2 - 4pm. EXHIBIT RUNS: June 11 - July 11. www.beckleyartcenter.com
• GALLERY 11 RECEPTION: Featuring artist Awyn Danielle McQueen-Milam on Friday, June 26, from 4 - 7pm. Come by and see the artist’s new works and have refreshments. Gallery 11, 205 W. Washington St, Charleston, WV 25302. www.galleryeleven.com
• GALLERY 11: 205 W. Washington St, Charleston, WV 25302. Currently hosting intermediate level watercolor classes on Monday afternoons. Preregistration is required and space is limited. Other level classes may be available. If you are interested, contact Jerre Watkins at 304-533-1761. www.galleryeleven.com
• GALLERY 11: Is planning future classes in drawing and oil painting taught by new member Jay Barnette. If interested in this class, call Jay at 1-602-399-1437. Also, the gallery has plans for an additional watercolor class for beginning and intermediate artists to be taught by Carol Hilleary. Please call Carol at 304-542-1503 if interested in this class. www.galleryeleven.com
• CRAZY 8’s EXHIBIT AT GALLERY 11: 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 - Saturday during hours of 11am - 6pm, from July 22 - July 31. 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
• APPALACHIAN NATURE ART & PHOTOGRAPHY - COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION: EXHIBITION RUN: Through June 20. The Arcadian Gallery, 47 Baltimore St, Cumberland, MD PHONE: 240-916-8840. www.arcadiangallery.com
• VISUAL MUSIC, SCULPTURED STORIES, & THE POST-MODERN FUNERAL: WORKS BY AAWV MEMBERS LINDA STONESTREET, BOB FISHER, & KEVIN ALLISON: EXHIBIT RUNS: Through July 11. Parkersburg Art Center, 725 Market St, Parkersburg, WV 26101. www.parkersburgartcenter.org
• AAWV MEMBER PAT CROSS ART: EXHIBIT RUNS THROUGH: JUNE. Auditorium Lobby Gallery, Carnegie Hall WV, 611 Church St, Lewisburg, WV 24901. 304-645-7917. www.carnegiehallwv.org
• INFINITE BOUNDS: WOMEN IN ART THROUGH THE DECADES: Exhibit Runs Through: Sept 13. The Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301. www.theclaycenter.org
• KIMBERLY JOY TRATHEN - Artist in Residence - EXHIBIT: Runs Through July 12. Juliet Art Museum, The Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301. www.theclaycenter.org
• WILD & WONDERFUL: A JURIED EXHIBITION CELEBRATING WEST VIRGINIA: OPENING RECEPTION: In person art drop-off is Thurs, June 18, 10am - 2pm. EXHIBITION RUNS: June 20 - July 30. PROSPECTUS: www.randolpharts.org The Arts Center, 2 Park St, Elkins, WV 26241 QUESTIONS: Call 304-637-2355. Rachel Nestor.
• 25th ANNUAL JURIED ARTS EXHIBITION: RUNS: Through June 17. www.randolpharts.org The Arts Center, 2 Park St, Elkins, WV 26241.
• TRI-STATE ARTS ASSOCIATION BIENNIAL JURIED EXHIBITION: Runs Thru June 21. Huntington Museum of Art, 2033 McCoy Rd, Huntington, WV 25701. www.tri-stateartsassociation.org
MEMBERS RECOGNITION:
Melanie Myhre’s painting, “The Stillness Between Worlds” sold at Tamarack’s Best of WV Exhibit. Congratulations, Melanie!
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.
