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.
Click here to check out our past gallery exhibits
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.
Faces
April 5 – May 26, 2024
Curated by Cat Hutton
Faces are ubiquitous in art. They may be encountered in a piece of jewelry, a painting, a clay figure or a drawing. The word “face” can also have many meanings besides an individual’s actual face, such as a clock face, face the music, two-faced etc. Maybe you’ll even find your own face in this show!
Hall of Dreams Gallery
This special exhibit space debuted after the 2013 building renovation. Located in the first-floor lobby, 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.
April 5 – May 26, 2024
Jimmy Woods
“A Call to POP”
Artwork produced in the screen print and pulled ink style was first popularized by Andy Warhol.
Samantha Zombro
“Reb3l Art”
Paintings that portray emotions and express feelings when you cannot express them yourself. Indulge into the emotion of these pieces and let them tell your story.
UPCOMING GALLERY EXHIBITS
Endangered!
May 31 – July 21
Curator: Lynn Lavin
Global warming threatens the Earth and many of its animals. Highlighting the endangered in many art forms – clay, jewelry, fiber, wood, glass, painting, and photography will increase awareness of animal and environmental concerns.
Take Me Home Country Roads
Annual Quilt Show
July 26 – September 15
Curator: Dottie O’Toole
Take a colorful trip down our beautiful West Virginia country roads for the festival and sale of quilts created by local Delectable Mountains Quilt Guild members. Two floors of the Ice House will be packed with large quilts and smaller boutique items.
The Human Condition
September 20 – November 4
Curator: Theresa Wells Stifel
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 30
Curator: LeeAnn Brannon
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. 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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