The Armory was a hub of artistic activity for Marietta Main Street’s First Friday Art Walk on July 5th. Returning for a second year, Live Art at the Armory was hosted by the organization’s Public Art Committee and featured eight local artists, each painting a 2’ x 2’ canvas during the four-hour event.

Before Clutch Collective, there was Clutch MOV. In fact, this month marks ten years since we first introduced Clutch MOV to the Mid-Ohio Valley with our official soft opening at Thrive Café. What began as a creative way to share local stories grew to become so much more.

Earlier this month, West Virginia artist Nevada Tribble installed an art piece made from deconstructed baseballs in her hometown of Elkins, WV. The project is part of Woodlands Development & Lending's 'Lost Towns of the Mon' project, a permanent art collection in the newly rehabilitated Tygart Hotel.

We were thrilled to partner with Wit & Whimzy again this year to sponsor an ice sculpture expertly carved by local artist Tyson Whistler as part of Marietta Main Street’s Ice Festival!

While much coordination goes into putting on the Marietta Ice Festival each year, its success centers on the artistic vision and creation of one local artist: Tyson Whistler.

The creative women behind Sips Coffee Truck and Eva Throws are joining forces to host what’s sure to be the coziest market on December 21st!

Marietta’s newest record store is on a mission to be the best record store in Ohio – and they’re off to a great start! Formerly named Monsters Horde, First City Records adopted a new name and look when they moved across town to their new location on Front Street.

This month, the corner of 8th and Market Streets in Downtown Parkersburg came to life with the installation of a vibrant new mural. Designed by Greta McLain of GoodSpace Murals in collaboration with the Parkersburg community, the colorful collage includes images of local landmarks and people inspired by local residents.

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of attending and participating in the Parkersburg Piccalilli. Here are our takeaways from this two-day conference for artists and arts organizations!

How you noticed a fresh pop of public art in Marietta? The bump-outs along Post Street are that much brighter now that Marietta Main Street’s Public Art Committee has installed its Mural Gallery installation! Three sculpted frames were designed and fabricated by local artist Todd Morrow, each featuring two works of art by local artists.

The story of Weird Flex Yoga begins with local artist and photographer Michelle Waters searching for metal yoga classes. “I love listening to metal, and I knew metal yoga classes existed, but I couldn’t find classes that played metal in our area.”

Parkersburg Piccalilli: An Artists’ Takeover is coming to the Parkersburg Art Center (PAC) on September 14 and 15, 2023. Parkersburg Piccalilli is an artists' conference that celebrates the arts while exploring the business of art.

Cutler Station fans have been eagerly awaiting the band’s fourth album, “I Want to Build a New Machine” (or IWBANM for short) since it was first announced last year. The highly anticipated album comes out on July 31.

A vibrant new mural now surrounds the entrance to Point Park in Parkersburg, featuring imagery that reflects local flora and fauna.

Marietta Main Street’s Live Art at the Armory auction will be on display at Marietta Makery throughout the weekend - it’s not too late to place your bids!

Fans of Oyo will be excited to learn that the band returns with its rowdy and eclectic sound in its sophomore release Another Round, due out June 27.

The Marietta Main Street Public Art Committee has several stickers inspired by public art projects in downtown Marietta. Learn more about the murals that inspired the six designs we have for sale in the shop!