MAC Events
MAC is finishing the Ice House! See how you can help.
What’s Going on This Week:
The Ice House is open. Continuous cleaning protocols are in place and there is plenty of room for social distancing. Face masks are required. (Face masks are available for a donation.)
For info on what else is happening around Berkeley Springs this week check out Berkeley Springs Community Calendar.
Join Us for a Fun Evening of Extreme Science Magic!
Friday, May 7th @ 7:30 p.m.
Master magician David Hagerman will perform his science-based magical wizardry at 7:30 pm on Friday May 7th via a virtual live streaming feed on Zoom. Known as one of the world’s most secretive magicians, Hagerman has previously performed to full houses at the Ice House as part of the Morgan Arts Council’s (MAC) “Adopt-a-School” program. Entertaining for both young and old, the show is a full-fledged science show that incorporates magical elements. To join us click here. It’s free!
At the Ice House:
April 9 – May 30, 2021
Gallery Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday – Sunday
Main Gallery
Bringing in the May
Curated by Bibi Hahn
May Day, or Beltane, is the day the fairies end their hibernation beneath the Earth. This show celebrates their return with works in many media that they and other spirits have inspired.
Hall of Dreams & Carr-Kelly Gallery 
Staying In/Breaking Out
A variety of work in pastel by regional artists.
Our artists have been working through the pandemic and, just like all of us…it’s driving creativity through activities familiar and new:
Glenn Horr
Blacksmith
Glenn has been busy creating beautiful new metal work in his new side blast, water cooled forge.
Pam Didawick
Mixed Media
Ice House Co-op artist Pam Didawick created colorful images of spring with colored metalwork and mixed media fairy gardens.
Hiroko Rubin
Textiles
Local artist Hiroko Rubin made this beautiful rug and then created a colorful fabric mushroom garden to complement it!
Laura Unger
Glass/Jewelry
“Being a household that did have the coronavirus in it has definitely put many things in a different light for us. We were quarantined for over a month- I made this bowl and I titled it ‘Grounded’.”
Pat Williams
Jewelry Maker
MAC Co-op artist Pat Williams created these floral mosaics and “planted them this spring”.
Maureen Storey
Glass Artist
Area glass artist and previous gallery show curator Maureen Storey is busy creating beautiful glass spring flowers.
Margie Redmond
Portrait Artist (Graphite)
Local artist Margie Redmond continues to focus on people with her detailed drawings.
Anna Ruggiero
Mosaic at home
Claiming “too much time on my hands”, Morgan County artist and school teacher Anna Ruggiero created this beautiful mosaic on her stairs. We think her dog approves and so do we!
Kathleen Reagan
Local Artist Kathleen Reagan answered our call by sharing her birds. It’s a time when we’re all focusing on their springtime re-emergence.
Frog Valley Artisans Veronica Wilson, Cheryl Ann Langlais and Mark Schwenk are cultivating their sculpture garden:
LeeAnn Brannon
“The Radical Love of God”
Local Artist LeeAnn Brannon just completed this painting as a response to this turbulent time we are living in. “I have lately felt circumstances are like that now – out of control, spinning with no clear direction.”
Allison Young
People’s Pets
Ice House Co-op artist Allison Young has kept busy painting people’s pets…those who keep us company in our isolation.
Evelyn Garcia
Oil on Canvas 20″x24″
Artist Evelyn Garcia has created this imposing piece and notes that “besides my pets, it’s what has been keeping me company.”
Carol & John-Pierre Hsu
“Corona Garden Activity”
Ice House Co-op artists Carol and J-P have been busy outside taking a break from their usual work in creating contemporary anodized aluminum jewelry and mobiles to create beautiful garden art! They’re promising more to follow, so stay tuned.
Chris Bosley
Wood Artisan
Ice House Co-op wood artisan Chris Bosley is taking the wood pile further and continues to craft beatiful natural pieces.
Artists Jennifer and Bob Peake created an online course that is being delivered to Morgan County Schools through its “MoCoEduOnline” curriculum access for students as we continue to deliver our Arts Integration program.
Click for listing of upcoming Ice House Gallery Shows.
ICE HOUSE ARTIST’S CO-OP Retail Shop
Over 30 local and regional juried artists showcasing and selling their work at the Ice House Co-op Gallery. Visit Thursday through Monday from 11am – 5pm. 304-867-3073. www.icehousecoop.com
Volunteers Needed!
Call for MAC Volunteers!You have talent! You like working with kids! You love MAC and want to help Get More Art Out There! Share your art, talent, interests at the Warm Springs Middle School MC After 3 – afterschool enrichment program and help MAC earn money for youth programming! Volunteer an hour or two of your time to support our kids. Summer hours available too! Call 304-258-2300 for more information. More info about MC After 3.
MAC Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 10 am – 5 pm.
Other Community Sponsored Art Events
For more information on this event in Morgan County, please contact the event sponsor directly.
The Berkeley Springs Studio Tour sponsors an annual self-guided tour of artist studios in Morgan County scheduled for October 23 & 24, 2021. Visit www.berkeleyspringsstudiotour.org for more info or call 304-249-8803.