Visual Arts

Monkeying Around with Charly Jupiter Hamilton - Art Opening

One of Charleston's most talented and popular artists will open a show of his work at Taylor Books Annex gallery. The artist will speak at 12:30. The show will continue until the end of the month.

The Big Catch - A FestivALL Catfish Scavenger Hunt

Oh no! The catfish have escaped and left clues! Join the scavenger hunt and you could win a daily prize. One overall random winner will be chosen.

Musical Easels

Round and round and round they go, where the artist stops nobody knows; for 30 minutes, local artists paint or draw the scenery while rotating easels in sync with music of street musicians.

Locations: Sunrise Carriage Trail (June 23) & Lee Street Triangle (June 26, 29, 30)

Join The Party: Celebrating 30 Years of Mountain Stage

Join Mountain Stage as it celebrates 30 years of live performance radio. The exhibit will feature unique show memorabilia, an inside glimpse of backstage moments, as well as artwork created by West Virginia artists in celebration of the 30th Anniversary. A reception will be held on June 27 at 5pm.

Sponsors: Chesapeake Energy, Bailey & Glasser

Pre FestivALL and On Going Events

These events start before FestivALL officially begins or will be part of other events.

Public Art & Architecture Trolley Tour

This tour will showcase a selection of the city’s public art and architecture.  Guides will provide details of the artists and history.

There will be three 60-minute tours beginning at 1pm, 2:15pm, and 3:30 pm.

Sponsored by: AIA (American Institute of Architects) Foundation

Board Trolley: Lee St. Triangle

The Paint Dance

The Snake and the Pot introduce a unique experience in mixed media art, The Paint Dance. Combining elements of live music, dancing and paint, Duane and Amanda Jane create a lasting footprint on canvas.

Location: Lee Street Triangle

FestivALL Catfish Display

An installation of painted catfish forms by local artists, civic groups, and everyday people line the street creating a festive feeling in the air. These colorful totems make their 7th appearance.

Location: Brawley Walkway

Rain Barrel Exhibit and Raffle

Local Charleston artists have painted these 55-gallon drums (which can be converted into rain barrels) to show how reused materials can be turned into artistic, earth-friendly, functional, and economical assets to any gardener. Additionally, rain barrels lower storm water runoff into the Kanawha River and reduce back flow of our sanitary systems during storms.

The barrels will be raffled off and the proceeds go to the artists.

Location:  Capitol Street between E. Washington Street & Lee Street

Trolley Art Tour

Join us on the trolley to explore the city’s public art. Guides will help showcase the wonders and history of the works of art. Artists may be on hand to meet & greet. Approx. 90 minutes

Sponsored by: AIA (American Institute of Architects) Foundation

Trolley Pick Up: Lee St Triangle

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