The Gallery is open Friday – Sunday, 11am – 5pm

The Visual Arts became a central focus of the Morgan Arts Council once MAC acquired the Ice House in 1996. Developing gallery space in the building became a top priority after a yearlong visual arts festival in 1997; the Ice House Artists’ Co-op was established soon. Today, the Ice House is home to several gallery spaces. Arts education classes in the visual arts occur throughout the year, with programming available for all ages.

UPCOMING IN OUR GALLERIES

 April 5 – May 27, 2024                                  May 31 – July 21, 2024
 Faces                                                                      Endangered!
Curated by Cat Hutton                                        Curated by Lynn Lavin

 July 26 – September 15, 2024                     September 20 – November 4, 2024
Take Me Home Country Roads                           The Human Condition
Annual Quilt Show & Sale                                   Curated by Theresa Wells Stifel
Curated by Dottie O’Toole

November 8 – December 30, 2024
Merry and Bright
Curated by LeeAnn Brannon

CURRENTLY IN OUR GALLERIES
March 1 – March 31, 2024
Youth Art Show
Curated by Hiroko Rubin

The Morgan Arts Council and Morgan County Schools celebrate National Youth Art Month with their annual exhibit of artwork created by local youth.

Two floors of the Ice House will be overflowing with the creations of local student artists.  Every public school in Morgan County will contribute work to the show and homeschool groups.

MAC will host a reception for the show & youth art performance on Friday, March 22 at 6:00 p.m.  The performance, free to the public, will include our local youth showcasing their talents in instrumental music, vocal arts performance, comedy, drama, and dance.

The Youth Art Show may be seen every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., from March 1 through March 31, 2024.

The flower image is by Hannah Shoemaker, 4th grade, Pleasant View Elementary School.

Ice House Artist’s Co-Op Gallery
The Ice House Artist’s Co-Op is independently owned and operated by local artists and features over 30 local and regional juried artists who showcase and sell their work in varied media.
304-867-3073 •  
www.icehousecoop.com

MAC Special Exhibit Gallery
The Morgan Arts Council produces an annual series of specially-themed art exhibits featuring guest curators.  Local, regional, and national artists are displayed in various media.

Hall of Dreams Gallery
This special exhibit space had its debut after the 2013 building renovation. With its placement in the first-floor lobby space, the rotating exhibit highlights local art in an accessible, central location.

Carr-Kelly Gallery
A special exhibit space opened on the second floor of the West Wing in 2014, featuring rotating exhibits of individual artists and groups.


PREVIOUS GALLERY EXHIBITS

 

September 22 – December 31, 2023
From the Wild and Wonderful
Curated by Amanda Solo

 

November 17 – December 31, 2023
Denitria Deni Flow Ferebee

“Life After Loss” – Paintings that are a visual representation of emotions. An art journey that started after the loss of my parents.

 

 

September 22 – December 31, 2023
Edward Ross
“Faces of Berkeley Springs”

Images exploring the challenge of photographing people to create a narrative within the viewer’s mind based on the image as a sole point of reference.

July 28 – September 2023
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Delectable Mountains Quilt Guild Show 

The annual Delectable Mountains Quilt Show opened at the Ice House on Friday, July 27th 2023 with a meet-the-artists reception on Saturday, July 28th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Produced by the Morgan Arts Council and curated by Dottie O’Toole, the show was titled, “All Things Bright and Beautiful!”

The show featured over 100 quilts from eighteen members of the Delectable Mountains Quilt Guild. Quilt sizes range from small wall hangings to large king size quilts. There are a wide range of designs, from quilts made from traditional blocks to embroidered works to hand-dyed fabrics. In addition to full-size quilts, the show includes a boutique featuring purses, table toppers, tote bags, the popular microwave potholders, children’s toys and more.

 

 

June 3 – July 24, 2022
Prisms in the Springs
Curated by Berkeley Springs Pride

Berkeley Springs Pride presents a collection by LGBTQ+ artists and allies exploring a diversity of individuality and styles through varied subjects and mediums.

 

 

 

Hall of Dreams & Carr-Kelly Gallery

“Open Ended” by Donna Godlove

After nearly two years in a self induced solitude, it is time to break out.  This is a trip through several mediums, drawing in the viewers, allowing them to take advantage of the offer or move on.  It’s all up to each individual viewer.

 

 

 

 

April 8 – May 29, 2022
Spicy LATINX Show
Curated by Elsa Riveros

Latina and Latino artists of all ages and backgrounds present spicy original art in a variety of artistic media bringing color and sensations to the Ice House – breaking walls while building bridges.

SPACE: Inner & Outer
by Michelle Pasciullo

Expanding perception through mosaic, playing on 2D to 3D perspective and beyond.  Exploring the intimate relationship between macrocosm and microcosm with glass and tile.

 

Crushed Glass Art
By Jim Cumiskey

Jim Cumiskey’s Crushed Glass Art is created on canvas board by going around the design with glue, attaching cord, and filling in the spaces created with glass, also known as frit.  He uses acrylic paint for backgrounds and faces.  Depending upon the picture created, he may also use various other materials for effect.

 

March 4 – April 3, 2022
Youth Art Show
Curated by Hiroko Rubin

 

The school children of Morgan County present art that they have created during the current school year.  Parents, friends, community members, and county visitors will all enjoy the work of our budding artists!