The Ice House Gallery is open Thursday – 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.
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A Call to Hallway Artists
The Morgan Arts Council invites artists to submit their work for an exciting opportunity to exhibit in the Ice House hallways. This is your chance to reach a diverse audience and be a part of our vibrant arts community. We seek innovative, inspiring, original artwork to captivate visitors as they explore our historic venue. No walk-ins will be considered. Please note that submitting this form does not automatically make you eligible to showcase your work at the Ice House. The artwork uploaded into these forms is juried through a committee.
Please fill out this form for consideration.
MAC Special Exhibit Gallery
The Morgan Arts Council produces an annual series of specially-themed art exhibits featuring guest curators. These exhibits feature local, regional, and national artists in various media.
Take Me Home Country Roads
Annual Quilt Show
July 26 – September 15
Curator: Dottie O’Toole
Check out the Quilt Show Classes
The Morgan Arts Council is delighted to announce the annual Delectable Mountains Quilt Show, opening at the Ice House on Friday, July 26th. The show will be celebrated with a “Meet the Artists” reception on Saturday, July 27th, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This year’s exhibit, curated by Dottie O’Toole, promises to be a heartwarming celebration of the craft of quilting.
Inspired by John Denver’s beloved song, “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” the quilt show evokes themes of home, family, love, and comfort. The song’s nostalgic and heartwarming sentiments are mirrored in the quilts on display, each piece a testament to the enduring appeal of home and the memories that make it special.
Quilting has a rich history, evolving from a practical necessity to a cherished art form. Traditionally a social activity, quilting brought communities together by sewing bees and creating heirlooms for new brides and babies. Today, advancements in sewing technology and the vast array of beautiful fabrics have elevated quilting to a highly respected craft showcased in exhibitions worldwide.
The “Take Me Home Country Roads Quilt Show” features an impressive collection of quilts from local artists across Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia. Each quilt is a masterpiece infused with the love and dedication of its maker. Visitors will find a quilt that resonates with them, bringing them joy and comfort for years.
In addition to the quilt display, the show offers a variety of activities every Saturday. Guests can participate in classes led by local quilters and renowned instructors, watch demonstrations of different sewing and quilting techniques, and visit a children’s corner to introduce young enthusiasts to the world of fabrics and textiles.
Back by popular demand, the Quilter’s Boutique will feature various unique handcrafted items perfect for the home and family. Shoppers will find diverse goods, including table mats, wall quilts, hangings, purses, bags, and other specialty projects.
Join us at the Ice House for this delightful celebration of quilting. Experience the beauty and craftsmanship of the quilts, learn from expert quilters, and find that unique piece to take home. As the song says, “Country roads, take me home.”
Hall of Dreams Gallery
This special exhibit space debuted after the 2013 building renovation. The rotating exhibit in the first-floor lobby 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.
UPCOMING GALLERY EXHIBITS
The Human Condition
September 20 – November 4
Curator: Theresa Wells Stifel
Gallery Reception September 21 @ 6:30 PM
Art that explores the universal experiences of humanity with images of joy, sorrow, love, loss, and other emotions. Artists reflect on the human condition and offer their interpretation of these experiences.
Merry and Bright
November 8 – December 29
Curator: LeeAnn Brannon
Gallery Reception November 16 @ 6:30 PM
A show featuring a variety of beautiful, unique creations from a wide range of artists, both from West Virginia and throughout the region. You’ll have no trouble finding special gifts that will make
everyone on your list Merry and Bright!
Ice House Artist’s Co-Op Gallery
The Ice House Artist’s Co-Op is owned and operated by local artists, who rent out space in the Ice House Gallery. It features over 30 local and regional juried artists who showcase and sell their work in varied media.
304-867-3073 • www.icehousecoop.com
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