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; establishment of the Ice House Artists’ Co-op soon followed. Today, the Ice House is home to several gallery spaces including the Ice House Artists’ Co-Op Gallery, the Ice House Special Exhibit Gallery, The Hall of Dreams and the Carr-Kelly Gallery. Arts education classes in the visual arts take place throughout the year with programming available for all ages, for artist and non-artist alike.

The Ice House Artists’ Co-Op Gallery
The Ice House Artists’ Co-Op is a gallery run independently by a group of local artists. featuring over 20 local artists in varied media. The gallery is open Thursday – Monday from 11am – 5pm.
304-867-3073 •  www.icehousecoop.com

Ice House 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 a wide variety of media.

Hall of Dreams
This special exhibit space had its debut after the 2013 building renovation. With its placement in 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 West Wing in 2014 features rotating exhibits of individual artists and groups.

Click for listing of upcoming Ice House Gallery Shows.

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Main Gallery, Hall of Dreams & Carr-Kelly Galleries

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!

 

 

 

September 24 – November 7, 2021

Main Gallery
Up, Up, and Away
Curated by Cat Hutton

 

 

Art that not only embraces flight, but also the idea of flying free. A huge variety of artistic mediums are on display – a true feast for the eyes. Art that helps the spirit soar!

 

 

 

 

Hall of Dreams & Carr-Kelly Galleries

“Enchanted”
Daryoosh Mosleh

Oil paintings are meant to be experienced in person.  Visit us and let each piece raise your eyebrow, touch your heart and tickle your soul.

 

“Abstract of Things Hidden in View”
Debby Brown

Abstracts with a theme of the natural world in a fluid motion with hidden gems to be discovered. Illustrations are in ink and watercolor.

 

 

 

 

Previous Exhibits:

Artist Co-op Gallery, Hall of Dreams & Carr-Kelly Gallery: July 30 – September 19, 2021

Annual Delectable Mountains Quilt Show – “Patchwork Garden”
Curated by Abby Chapple

A festival and sale of over 100 full-sized quilts with a garden theme. The show also included a boutique of quilted items and the annual yard squares quilt auction with all proceeds for benefit the Ice House sprinkler system project.

Artist Co-op Gallery & Hall of Dreams: June 4 – July 25, 2021
Tiny City Works
Curated by Seth Pitt

A selection of artists from the tiny town of Thomas showcase the remarkable collection of contemporary and non-traditional art from their galleries, studios and homes that make their area a beacon for creative expression in the West Virginia Mountains.

 

Hall of Dreams & Carr-Kelly Gallery
Fairfax Art League Perspectives

The artists in this show work with an eclectic mix of subjects, techniques and media. Their aim is to explore the possibilities of self-expression while being a part of the world around them.

 

 

 

Artist Co-op Gallery & Hall of Dreams: April 9 – May 30, 2021

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.

 

 

Artist Co-op Gallery & Hall of Dreams: March 5 – April 4, 2021
Youth Art Show
Curated by Hiroko Rubin

Morgan County public and home school students exhibited art they created during the most unusual the year of the pandemic, filling the Ice House with and explosion of creative force and impressions from their points of view.  You’ll be amazed and inspired to see how they have persevered under these circumstances with their expressions of determination, optimism, caring, and creativity.

Artist Co-op Gallery: January 15 – February 28, 2021
How are You Feeling: Expressions in Uncertainty
Curated by Maureen Doyle

During and unprecedented global health crisis that created dramatic uncertainty and brought about a major shift to every aspect of life, artists were invited to share works in their specific art forms through which they expressed their feelings, insights, and reactions.

Hall of Dreams Gallery: January 15 – February 28, 2021
Small Tales, New Worlds, and Creatures of the Heart
by Seth Pitt

New and collected favorites from three bodies of work by Seth featuring the first exhibition of work in watercolor

 

Artist Co-op: November 13, 2020 – January 3, 2021

A Season of Wonder
Curated by Maya Fredo

The annual gift show draws work from talented local and regional artists creating beautiful, fun and imaginative items including ornaments.  Unique treasures can be found in a variety of media from jewelry and wearables to clay, metal, and wood.

 

 

Hall of Dreams Gallery: November 13, 2020 – January 3, 2021

From Nature & Folklore
Jassmine Jack

Folklore is how our ancestors made sense of the strangeness of our world, kept themselves hopeful in times of darkness. Jassmine Jack uses multimedia and inspiration from these stories to create the beautiful and unusual.

 

 

Artist Co-op & Hall of Dreams Galleries: September 18 – November 8, 2020

CLOSE TO NATURE’S HEART
Curated by Theresa Wells Stifel
Regional artists present multimedia expressions of the majesty of mountains and the surrounding countrysides to soothe the soul.

 

 

 

ART WITH HEALING INTENTION
Maryelen Willinghan

Although the artist chooses the colors and techniques in Pour Painting, the results are unpredictable.

 

Artist Co-op Gallery: July 24 – September 13, 2020

AMERICA PROUD QUILT SHOW
Curated by Abby Chapple
July 24 – September 13, 2020

From grandma’s aprons and songs like American Pie to Amish geometrics and Harley-Davidson bikes, quilts from the local Delectable Mountains Quilt Guild fill the Ice House with past history and contemporary dreams.  The Morgan County Bicentennial 2020 group quilt was also on display.

Artist Co-op Gallery: May 29 – July 19, 2020

GO WEST
Curated by Tricia Strader

A multi-media exhibit of western art, nature and culture.

 

 

 

Artist Co-op Gallery: February 28 – March 29, 2020

Youth Art Show
Curator: Hiroko Rubin

Our annual show featuring the works of Morgan County school – public, private and home – students.  Creativity abounds from youthful insight an energy!  Come and see what inspires them and the skills they bring to bear in expressing their feelings through a wide array of art forms.  There’s always something to make you smile, think, and ponder.

 

 

 

Artist Co-op Gallery: January 10 – February 23, 2020

Micro/Macro
Curator: Patty Ray Avalon

Three Virginia artists present works in clay, encaustic and paint to provide a deeply reflective yet expansive experience of our world. Textures, weight, light and movement abound in this exhibit as micro and macro views are explored including huge canvases of galactic landscapes.

Hall of Dreams Gallery: January 10th – February 23, 2020

John Petersen – Sky

 

Photographs of the sky from many places on the planet through “a special affinity for the sky and the extraordinary beauty that can be accessed from altitude.”

 

 

 

 

Artist Co-op Gallery : November 8 – December 29, 2019

A Season of Wonder
Curator: Maya Fredo

Our annual holiday gift show drawing talent from local and regional artisans creating beautiful, fun and imaginative items.

 

 

 

Hall of Dreams and Carr-Kelly Galleries: November 8 – December 29, 2019

Selena Melott – Lightscapes

An exhibit of photographs showing the beauty of everyday objects by are “Lightscapes” an exhibit of photographs showing the beauty of everyday objects.

 

Mark Drefs – Run

Combining painting and photoshop techniques to capture an overall concept of motion through an obstacle.

 

 

 

Artist Co-op Gallery : September 13 – November 3, 2019

Trash Art – Redefining Recycling
Curator: Joe Crow Heller

An impressive group of artists, some local, show how disposable materials of all sorts can be reused and elevated to art.  

 

 

Hall of Dreams and Carr-Kelly Galleries: September 13 – November 3, 2019

Jake Ricci: I Cannot See Myself from Where I am Seeing: Art and Visual Exploration

 

A unique exhibit of styles expressed through graffiti, pop art, and neon sign culture designed to encourage self-exploration.

 

 

 

Artist Co-op Gallery, Hall of Dreams and Carr-Kelly Galleries : July 26 – September 8, 2019

Our Voices – Perspectives of Women
Curator: Marily Mojica

An ethnically diverse group of urban women showcase a wide range of creative media.  The essence of their art draws from the unique point of view and life experience of contemporary women.

 

 

 

Neal Redmond: The Return…in images
Paintings in acrylic and oil

 

Maggie Banks: Into the Breach
Graphic drawings. Feast your eyes and take a trip…

Allison Young: Arbitrary Illusion
Acrylic paintings

 

 

Co-op, Hall of Dreams and Carr-Kelly Galleries: May 31 – July 21, 2019

A Pocketful of Posies
Curator: Cat Hutton

Flowers have long inspired the creative process. This show examines how artists incorporate images of flowers in their work.  Come and see this abundant and innovative array.

 

 

Potomac River Artist Guild

 

This show represents a wide spectrum of art from the experienced artists of the Potomac River Artists Guild. The work includes colorful abstracts, traditional landscapes, flowers, animal portraits  in watercolor, pastel, and acrylic.  There is a style and interest for every art lover in this eclectic show.

 

Co-op, Hall of Dreams, and Carr-Kelly Galleries – April 12 – May 26, 2019

 

Music to my Eyes Quilt Show
Curators: Kate Llewelyn & Mickie Sienko
Local quilters showcase work done in new innovative techniques as well as classical ones. Dozens of quilts of various sizes along with hundreds of fabric items in the boutique create an adventure of color.

 

 

Co-op, Hall of Dreams, and Carr-Kelly Galleries – March 1 – 31, 2019

Youth Art Show
Curator: Hiroko Rubin

Our annual show featuring the works of Morgan County school – public, private and home – students.  Creativity abounds from youthful insight an energy!  Come and see what inspires them and the skills they bring to bear in expressing their feelings through a wide array of art forms.  There’s always something to make you smile, think, and ponder.

 

Co-op & Hall of Dreams Galleries  January 11 – February 24, 2019

 

Faces of Our People
Curator: Eileen Berger

In celebration of Black History Month, this exhibit featuring art from more than ten African American artists explores the universal threads that connect humanity.

 

 

Carr-Kelly Gallery  January 11 – February 24, 2019

“Moments in Time” – A Mother and Daughter Perspective. “Growing up in a household where there existed an everyday passion for creating artwork”  Paintings and photography from a mom and her daughter who are both art teachers in the Morgan County, WV school district.

 

Juliette Roach

 

 

 

Lisa Wilder

 

 

 

 

Co-op Gallery  November 9 – December 30, 2018

Wrap It Up!
Curator: Abby Chapple

Our annual gift show presenting wonderful and imaginative artwork created by both local and invited artists from across the country.

 

 

 

Hall of Dreams & Carr-Kelly Gallery November 16 – December 30, 2018

“Moments in Time” – A Mother and Daughter Perspective. “Growing up in a household where there existed an everyday passion for creating artwork”  Paintings and photography from a mom and her daughter who are both art teachers in the Morgan County, WV school district.

 

Juliette Roach

 

 

 

Lisa Wilder

 

 

 

 

 

Co-op Gallery – September 14 – November 4, 2018

Iceland in the Ice House
Curator: Geraldine Kiefer

A magical interface created by a group of diverse artists whose work is inspired by or based within the beautiful country of Iceland.

 

Hall of Dreams & Carr-Kelly Gallery – September 14 – November 4, 2018

Linda Gee – Through the Lens

Images seen through the artist eyes and captured through the lens of the camera.  The images are from around the world and in her own back yard.

Jamie Sullivan – Waypoints

The work of photographer Jamie Sullivan captures many of the less traveled locations of the globe. With a main focus on natural underwater and above-water environments, the photos can transport the viewer to the opposite side of the world instantly, no layover required.

Co-op Gallery – July 20 – September 9, 2018

Connections Shaping Glass
Curator: Maureen Storey

A glorious array of the art of glass from various artists using techniques including blown glass as well as stained glass and fused glass.

 

 

 

Hall of Dreams & Carr-Kelly Gallery – July 20 – September 9, 2018

 

Pat Hilton – Atmospherics: Reflections on Special Moments in Time
Patterns and colors emerge and change around us at a dizzying speed. I invite you to stop and reflect on how I see those moments in time.

 

 

Lily Ramos & Carole Wolfensberger – Passion and Pleasure

Our paintings are therapeutic expressions and always an inspiration to us, and hopefully to others.

 

 

Co-op Gallery – June 1 – July 15, 2018

ArtVoiceWV
Curator: Marla Carr

The diverse work of selected artists featured in the award-winning “ArtVoiceWV” series is on display in this gallery exhibit. The ArtVoice videos can be seen during the show.

 

 

 

Hall of Dreams & Carr-Kelly Gallery – June 1 – July 15, 2018

 

Elsa Riveros: When an Adult Plays with Clay
Elsa Riveros is an artist from Colombia, SA graduating with a Fine Art degree from La Universidad de Los Andes.  She discovered her unconventional art format quite by accident after running out of oil pastel colors and replacing them with her son’s clay or plastilina.  Elsa’s use of vibrant color and themes represents her Latin culture and who she is as a Latino female artist.

 

 

 

Color Crazy – Annual Delectable Mountains Quilt Show
April 13 – May 27, 2018
Curators: Mickie Sienko & Susannah Kipp
The exhibit showcases work done in new, innovative techniques as well as classical methods. Items range from full-size quilts to wearable items and home decor.

 

 

 

Youth Art Show
March 2 – April 8, 2018
Curator: Hiroko Rubin
Morgan Arts Council and the Morgan County Schools celebrate Youth Art Month with the works of students from all the public schools as well as Morgan County home-schoolers filling the Ice House.

 

Spirit of the Tree
January 12 – February 25, 2018
Curator: Eddy Rubin

This elegant wood show that explores all the different techniques used in one of the oldest crafts in the world, and featuring everything from wood earrings to tables.

 

Hall of Dreams & Carr-Kelly Gallery – January 12 – February 25, 2018

 

 

Halima Gay Reilly: Art From the Heart: Intuitive Collage
as a form of journaling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ilene Gold: – Collage Artwork: Collages created entirely from National Geographic Magazines.

 

 

 

Warm and Wonderful  November 10 – December 31, 2017
Curator: Lynn Lavin

Handmade clothing and gift items perfect for holiday shopping.

 

 

 

Hall of Dreams & Carr-Kelly Gallery, November 10 – December 31, 2017

V Lynn Moore: Mid-Atlantic Visions.  Painting that captures the beauty and value of nature in the Mid-Atlantic.

 

 

Carol Wilks: Carol’s Impressions. A collection spanning 40 years of work in oils, pastels, acrylics and watercolor.

 

 

 

Autumn Bounty 
September 15 – November 5, 2017
Curator: Paul Berryhill
Harvesting local creativity and the diversity of talent in our region. Exhibit includes watercolor and acrylic paintings; gourd art, hand-knitted accessories, faerie houses and stained glass.

 

 

September 15 – November 5, 2017 in the Carr-Kelly Gallery and Hall of Dreams

Gerry DeWitt: Meditations. Meditative artwork includes landscapes and seascapes as well as Zentangle art.

Raymond Raza: Images and Motifs of Costa Rica. Paintings and crafts reflecting the culture and environment of Costa Rica.

 

 

It’s All About the Surface!
July 21 – September 10, 2017
Curator: Crawford Horne
Pottery created with a variety of different glaze and firing techniques including wood-fired, pit-fired, salt-glazed, soda-glazed and raku.
Opening reception: Friday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

July 21 – September 10, 2017 in the Carr-Kelly Gallery and Hall of Dreams

Derek Kan: Images by Derek Kan. Photographs of nature, people and places far and near by someone who observes the world with wonderment.

Wayne Peterson: A Thankful Life, impressionistic and abstract watercolor and acrylic landscapes.

 

 

 

 

Forged! The Art of Fire and Metal
June 2-July 16, 1017
Curator: Glenn Horr
More than a dozen regional metal artists display functional and decorative works.

 

 

Hall of Dreams, June 2-July 16

 Rennie Kahler: Wings and Other Things. Original nature photography.
           

Joseph Springer: Reflections of a Golden Age. Paintings in the style of the Old Masters.

 

 

 

Keep Me In Stitches — Annual Delectable Mountains Quilt Guild Show
April 14 – May 28, 2017
Curators: Mickie Sienko & Susannah Kipp
The exhibit showcases work done in new, innovative techniques as well as classical methods. Items range from full-size quilts to wearable items and home decor.

 

 

Youth Art Show
3/3/17 – 4/2/17
Curator: Anna Ruggiero
Morgan Arts Council and the Morgan County Schools celebrate Youth Art Month with the works of students from all the public schools as well as Morgan County home-schoolers filling the Ice House.

 

Art Encore
1/6/17 – 2/26/17
Curator: Sandy Kay
Fabulous fine art, crafts, wearables and jewelry, new-to-you original artwork.  Recycled 2- and 3-dimensional art at remarkable prices.

 

 

Wrap It Up!
11/18/16 – 1/1/17
Curated by Abby Chapple
Annual holiday show presents wonderful and imaginative artwork created by both local artists and invited artists from around the country. A great opportunity to “shop local” for the holidays.

 

 

Into the Woods: The Vision and Art of the Woodworker
9/30/16 – 11/13/16
Curated by Neil Super
More than a dozen regional wood artists working with traditional and modern techniques showcase one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture, sculpture and objects.

 

 

 

11/18/16 – 1/1/17 in the Carr-Kelly Gallery and Hall of Dreams

Andrea Theisson – Paintweaver: Multi-mused and Amused. Tapestries and paintings reflecting the relationship between wool and acrylics.

 

 

 

 

9/16/16 – 11/13/16

Erin Brown – Flowers, Trees and Birds, Oh My!
Hall of Dreams gallery. Nature paintings in pen-and-ink and gouache.