WE LOVE OUR
CREATIVE COMMUNITY
Our origins are in community storytelling and from the start, the mission of Clutch Collective has been to celebrate local culture, creativity, and community in our corner of Appalachia. Here you’ll find more than just updates from our shop - you’ll find stories about public art installations, local artists, creative organizations, and local small businesses that contribute to our creative economy. We are active participants in our local and regional art scene and we love to shine a light on the growing artistic movement we are witnessing in our community.
A Galentine’s to Remember
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Galentine’s Party with Wit & Whimzy! I don’t know if we’ve ever had so much fun with an event. We loved spending our Galentine’s Day with you and catching up with so many friends.
Celebrate Galentine’s in Downtown Marietta
Wit & Whimzy and Clutch Collective MOV, two boutique shops in downtown Marietta, are hosting their first Galentine’s Event on Tuesday, February 13th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Located at 154 and 152 Front Street, the two shops are partnering with local businesses Sips Coffee Truck and Honey Bun Bakery to sweeten the event.
Clutch Collective Hosts Book Signing with Local Poet Christopher Poindexter
Clutch Collective is hosting a special event with Marietta poet Christopher Poindexter for Marietta Main Street’s First Friday on February 2nd, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Poindexter will have copies of his latest book, English Leather, available for purchase and will be signing copies.
2023 Shop Recap
2023 was a wild and wonderful year for Clutch Collective! Here’s a brief recap of the year, with a few fun data points.
Clutch Collective & Marietta Makery Celebrate Artists Sunday
Two local shops are joining forces to bring Artists Sunday, a global event, to downtown Marietta this holiday shopping weekend. Clutch Collective and Marietta Makery are hosting a special one-day event on Sunday, November 26th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm to celebrate the work of local and regional artists.
Shop Pop-Up with West Virginia Artist Nevada Tribble
Clutch Collective hosted a special event with West Virginia artist Nevada Tribble for Marietta Main Street’s First Friday on October 6. A native of Elkins, WV, Nevada uses her artwork to explore a variety of materials and methods, including fiber arts and paper-making. Many of her pieces were created using her custom-built sewing bicycle.
Clutch Collective Hosts Pop-Up Exhibit Featuring Local Artist Tim Bennett
Clutch Collective hosted a pop-up art exhibit by local artist Tim Bennett during Marietta Main Street’s First Friday event on June 2. “Sound Art” is an exhibit featuring visual art inspired by music and performing artists that includes pieces autographed by the musicians.
Together We Create a Colorful Community
If you’ve stopped by the shop this week, you may have noticed fresh color on our walls! We’re excited to share that we’ve commissioned a vibrant new mural by local artist and illustrator, Alix Northrup.
Clutch Collective Hosts Solo-Exhibit Opening Featuring Local Artist Joe Ryckebosch
Clutch Collective announces the opening of its first solo exhibit featuring Marietta artist Joe Ryckebosch. A reception will be held on Thursday, June 2nd from 5:00 to 7:00 pm to celebrate the exhibit’s opening.