Last year, two local shops joined forces to bring Artists Sunday, a global event, to downtown Marietta. This year, Clutch Collective and Marietta Makery are joined by First City Records, Wit & Whimzy, and Threadz Boutique to host a special one-day event on Sunday, December 1^st from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm to celebrate the work of local and regional artists.

Looking for the perfect gift and want to shop local this year? Don’t stress—Clutch Collective is here to help! From artisan-made goods to affordable stocking stuffers, there’s something for everyone on your list - all made in the US by local, regional, and US artists.

Walking along Second Street, you may notice a bright, new addition peeking out from the alley behind Peoples Bank. To commemorate 100 years at its historic Marietta headquarters, Peoples Bank commissioned a stunning mural celebrating Marietta’s rich history.

Clutch Collective is one of two small businesses in downtown Marietta that recently completed major renovations funded by the Backing Small Businesses Grant Program hosted by American Express and Main Street America.

Artist Rosalie Haizlett kicked off her book tour over the weekend and celebrated the official launch of her new book, Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains, in her hometown of Elkins, WV. Tiny Worlds features Rosalie’s hand-drawn exploration of the region’s smallest creatures and plants--a celebration of biodiversity and an invitation to slow down and appreciate nature’s hidden wonders.

Drew Tanner is many things: A husband and father, a skilled marketing professional, an upright bassist for not one, but two local bands (Oyo and Hominid) - and a talented analog photographer. We asked Drew about how he got into analogy photography, what goes into capturing and developing one of these impressive panoramic images, and why he’s decided to share more about his photography practice through social media.

The Parkersburg Art Center, in collaboration with the Arts Collaborative of the Mid-Ohio Valley and WVU Parkersburg, is excited to announce the Parkersburg Piccalilli: An Artists’ Takeover, taking place on September 11 and 12, 2024. Registration is open through September 6!

Clutch Collective is hosting a special pop-up event with West Virginia artist Megan Tadlock of Made by Meg as part of Marietta Main Street’s First Friday Art Walk on Friday, August 2.

Yesterday, the Parkersburg community came together to celebrate the completion of Phase 4 of the Floodwall Mural Project. The project, spearheaded by local businessman Edward Escandon and artist Christopher Santer along with the Floodwall Steering Committee, is transforming more than 1,000 feet of floodwall into a panoramic display of public art at Parkersburg’s Point Park.

Over the past 17 years, Suzanne Schultz has worked with over 100 artists from around the world, helping them secure magazine covers, land design projects, gain gallery representation, and much more. We asked Suzanne to share advice for artists who want to build a sustainable practice.

Last weekend, local artists took over a Parkersburg alley and claimed it for their own. Dozens of artists and community members rolled up their sleeves to sling paint and have a good time as part of Downtown PKB’s Arts and Culture Committee’s latest public art project, Artists Alley.

It’s only been one year since we first introduced SIPS Coffee Truck in our email newsletter, welcoming owners Jen and Eric Allman to the MOV coffee scene. We knew SIPS was brewing something special, but we had no idea just how much of an impact Clementine would make on this community. In celebration of their first anniversary, we asked Jen to talk with us about what SIPS has accomplished and what they have brewing up next!

It’s impossible not to smile the moment you walk into the Artbeat Studio. The collaborative and adaptive community arts center in downtown Parkersburg is a wonderfully vibrant space, and not only because of the colorful creations decorating every surface. What makes the studio extra special is the group of artists who call it home.

Clutch Collective and Wit & Whimzy, two boutique retail shops located in downtown Marietta, are hosting special events featuring local fiber artists for Marietta Main Street’s First Friday on June 7, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.

In February, something special happened on Hello June’s Instagram account. Sar and Whit jumped online and hosted a live paint and jam session, encouraging followers to tune in and paint along or simply listen.

Meet Tim and Eva Bennett, the West Virginia-based husband and wife artist duo behind The Beard & The Bun Pottery!

Downtown PKB’s Arts and Culture Committee invites local artists and community members to participate in a new downtown project and create a more visually appealing Parkersburg. Located between 6th and 7th Streets, Artist Alley will feature a gallery of artwork created by contributing artists.

After fifteen years as a full-time artist, Bobby Rosenstock of JustAJar Design Press has learned a thing or two about the art of running an art business. We asked Bobby to talk with us about wearing both hats, dealing with burnout, finding inspiration, and maintaining a healthy balance.

There’s a new public art installation adding color and vibrancy to the corner of 5th and Washington Streets in Marietta, thanks to the Marietta Main Street Public Art Committee. Designed by local artist Alaina Pellett, the vinyl mural wraps the 6’ tall electrical box with intricate storybook scenes that were hand-illustrated in colored pencil.