Coming Events

In the Gallery:


Berkeley Art Works

The 2023 Berkeley Arts Council Members' Exhibit is now live in the Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street in Martinsburg during regular hours on Wednesday February 15 (11am-5pm), Thursday, February 16 (11am-5pm), Friday, February 17 (11am-5pm), or Saturday, February 18 (11am-4pm).Drop by and see the great work by our members!


Accepted Artists Announced

The 13th Annual Art and Earth Juried Exhibit

Details here:
Exhibit dates: April 12 - May 20, 2023


Call for Artists:
“Light and Shadow”

*** No Entry Fee ***
(Accepted artists are asked to make a donation when the work is delivered.)
Deadline for entries May 3, 2023.

The Berkeley Arts Council announces “Light and Shadow”, a juried art exhibit to showcase how artists use variations of light and shadow to enhance their artwork.  All 2-dimensional artwork framed up to 36 inches in the long dimension, including but not limited to painting, photography, and mixed media is eligible. The exhibit will be displayed from May 24 – June 24, 2023 in the Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street in Martinsburg, WV. Click here for details on submitting your work.

Upcoming Classes at the Berkeley Art Works


For details and online registration for any of these classes, visit https://berkeleyartswv.org/instruction/


Introduction to Soft Pastels

Saturday, March 25, 2023; 9:00am-4:00pm (Seven Hours),
Instructor: Hilary White MAT, CDA

We will discuss and use various soft pastel supplies and make surfaces in our class. Hard/medium pastels and various papers will be provided for use in class. Ages: Teen through adult.


Ink and Watercolor Sketching

Four Sessions:

Friday, April 07, 2023, 9:30am-12:30pm
Friday, April 14, 2023, 9:30am-12:30pm
Friday, April 21, 2021, 9:30am-12:30pm
Friday, April 28, 2023, 9:30am-12:30pm
Instructor: Yoyi Fogarty-Bennett

Learn a light and airy approach to the conventional and traditional watercolor techniques!  Ink and watercolor allow freedom in expression of form and color.


Mixed Media Journaling

Saturdays April 08, 2023, 9:30 AM – April 29, 2023, 12:30 PM (4 sessions)
Instructor: Yoyi Fogarty-Bennett

Draw, layer, and mix up your media to capture your life and inspiration in your own art journal!  


Introduction to Pysanky for Beginners

Saturday, April 15, 2023, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Instructor:  Cynthia Huesman

Listen to Ukrainian folk music and folk tales as you learn the skills to “write” beautiful Pysanky eggs with wax resist!  Age Range: 12+.


Intro to Collage for Self-Discovery, Coming Home to Your True Self Through Art

Sunday, May 07, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Instructors:  Martha Hanley and Jeanne Marie McClure

Get a taste of Collage for Self-Discovery: fun, simple, inexpensive process of creating 5×7 card collages to access your inner wisdom for self- acceptance, healing, and personal empowerment.


For additional class listings, visit https://berkeleyartswv.org/instruction/

'Capturing The Light' Workshop with Lynn Ferris

New Lessons for 2023!

May 20 and 21

               "Shadowplay" by Lynn Ferris

Berkeley Arts Council, Martinsburg, WV is pleased to offer an exciting and unique watercolor workshop by Lynn Ferris, AWS, NWS, TWSA, nationally and internationally known artist and instructor.

Click for Details

Art and Earth Exhibit Accepted Artists Announced

Juror Judith Becker has selected 42 works by 39 artists for the 13th Annual Art and Earth Juried Exhibit.

The exhibit will open April 12 at the Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street in Martinsburg, WV and be on display through May 20.

Juror’s Statement:

Jurying a body of art work can be both exciting and daunting.  Exciting in that the jurist has the opportunity to examine each piece carefully and evaluate against his or her list of criteria established to level the playing field in terms of selecting the works which have greater value than others.  Daunting because the jurist must take out the selection process his or her own biases towards various art styles, preferences for the subject matter, etc. 

This Art and Earth call produced art pieces which reflected many interpretations of artists’ views of this broad theme.  There were many works which reflected traditional subjects and many which were more creative interpretations of the theme.  I enjoyed studying all of them with the theme in the forefront of my evaluations.  Secondly, as an art teacher, I looked at how well the artist incorporated good art techniques such as composition/design, use of color and values, and techniques.  The ones selected for this exhibit demonstrated good command of the fundamentals of good art.   

Lastly, in deciding which pieces would be selected for our awards, I looked for pieces of art that had that “Wow” factor.  These are the art pieces that you want to look at for more than a glance, the ones that prompt the viewer to linger a while and be amazed at the overall impact of the art.

I want to thank the Berkeley Arts Council for giving me the opportunity to select these wonderful pieces of art to exhibit at our gallery.  I am honored to have a part in what I think will be an amazing exhibit.

– Judith Becker

Below is a list of the accepted artists and their works.

First name Last name Title Material
Mary Alice Bowers The Wild Acrylic on canvas
Linda Cahill Sheep Oil on canvas
Nancy Cahill The Living Sea Wood, paper
Claire Capron Blueridge Morning Glory  Oil on linen panel
Bruce Chandler Mendocino, Ca Coast #3 Oil on Canvas
Abbie Chessler Calm Beauty – Caution Series Acrylic on canvas
Susan Cranford Tuscarora Creek Reflection Acrylic paint and matte medium with palette knife on black mixed media paper.
Megan Davies Abroad Acrylic on gallery wrap canvas
Lisa Devore Stripes Oil Pastel on Paper
Mark Dierker Soul Windows Digital C-Print matted and framed
Daniel DuBravec Antelope Canyon Arizona Watercolor Pencil on L’Aquarelle Hot Pressed Paper
Edwin Fichter Lavender Gouache and Colored Pencil
Theresa Fitzpatrick Fall Encaustic pigmented beeswax
Michele Frantz Sunlight Pastel
Michele Frantz Valley View! Watercolor
Brandon Fuller Star Commander  Acrylic and marker on stretch canvas 
Claudia Giannini Red Trillium watercolor on paper mounted on wood panel
Vic Gladstone Respect and Trust Matted and framed print
Martha Hanley The Thread Spirals On WC, acrylic , tissue paper, twine on paper mounted on canvas
willis janssen Reaching-for-light Watercolor Paper
Kayla Jones Beautiful Chaos Design printed on hahnemuhle german etching paper with a black frame and matte
Doug Kinnett All Creatures Great & Small Acrylic on canvas 
Melissa Lettick Opening Colored pencil and tempera on black paper
Ellen Maidman-Tanner Old Norway Maple Oil on Canvas
Corinne McAuley Daisies Glass Beads
Jeanne McClure Blue Brood Monoprint and collage acrylic
Maria Melean Eva and the Sea of Plastic Recycled plastic stones, clay resin, wood, paint
George Miller No Trespassing Translucent steatite -stone
Holley Morrison Reflecting in the water Mix media (watercolor and colorpencil)
Mickey Parker Fish Please Seed beads, glass beads, crystals, plaster statue
Mickey Parker Summer Necklace Seed beads, gold freshwater pearls, Czech glass, sterling silver clasp, mother of pearl cabocho
Lisa Patterson Entangled Photograph on canvas
Mia Pisano Decompose Ash, recycled found materials
Ray Snouffer Forest Cascade Traditional transparent watercolor – no white or black
Ray Snouffer Contrast In Thalo Traditional transparent watercolor – no white or black
Byron Tripp Spirit of Yosemite  Oil on canvas 
Elisabeth Vismans Creek in Colorado Oil on canvas
Flo Wilbik Sun/Showers/Bugs/Flowers Stained and broken glass, rocks, resin
Omar Williams New Jersey American Plaster, Metal, Wood
Patricia Wilt On High Alert Soft Pastel
Mark Zimmerman Cosmic Cloud Wood Bowl Cherry wood
Ellen Zimmerman Mysteries Within Framed Photographic Print

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Call for Artists: “Light and Shadow” at the Berkeley Art Works

Call for Artists:
“Light and Shadow”

*** No Entry Fee ***

(Accepted artists are asked to make a donation when the work is delivered.)

Deadline for entries May 3, 2023.

The Berkeley Arts Council announces “Light and Shadow”, a juried art exhibit to showcase how artists use variations of light and shadow to enhance their artwork.  All 2-dimensional artwork framed up to 36 inches in the long dimension, including but not limited to painting, photography, and mixed media is eligible. The exhibit will be displayed from May 24 – June 24, 2023 in the Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street in Martinsburg, WV.

There is no entry fee. Accepted artists will be asked to make a donation to support the gallery at the time work is delivered. Jurying of the digital submissions will be done by a committee of Berkeley Art Works artists by May 8 and work is to be delivered to the gallery between May 17 and May 20. For more information email berkeleyartswv@gmail.com or call 304-620-7277.

Please read these instructions carefully so your entry will be received properly:

Send an email with “Light and Shadow“ in the subject line to: exhibits@berkeleyartswv.net

In the body of the email list: your name, contact information, and attached digital images of up to three works for consideration. Include the Title, medium, price, and dimensions of the piece (framed).

Images should sent as attachments to the email, not embedded in the body of the message. The image file format should normal (“baseline”) JPEG. Do not save as “progressive” JPEG. The images should be 1200 pixels on the long dimension with the other dimension proportional. Save at 72 PPI at high quality setting (8 out of 10 or 80% is good.) Set your filename to lastname_title_WxHxD_entrynumber.jpg (example: jones_pretty-girl_11x14x1_no1.jpg).

Work accepted for the exhibit must be properly framed, including wires for hanging, or otherwise prepared for display.

Deadline for entries May 3, 2023. There is no entry fee. Accepted artists will be notified by email. Accepted artists are asked to make a donation to support the gallery at the time work is delivered. Jurying of the digital submissions will be done by a committee of Berkeley Art Works artists by May 10 and work is to be delivered to the gallery between May 17 and May 20. Detailed instructions will be provided at the time of acceptance. For more information email berkeleyartswv@gmail.com or call 304-620-7277.

The Berkeley Art Works, a project of the Berkeley Arts Council, is the realization of the long-held dream of the arts community in Martinsburg and Berkeley County West Virginia: to have a community-based arts facility that supports local and regional artists, brings quality arts experiences for the members of the public, and provides a wide range of arts learning experiences for local residents, artists, and artisans. The Berkeley Arts Council is on the Web at http://www.berkeleyartswv.org.

‘Capturing the Light’ Watercolor Workshop with Lynn Ferris

New Lessons for 2023!

'Capturing The Light'

May 20 and 21

Berkeley Arts Council, Martinsburg, WV is pleased to offer an exciting and unique watercolor workshop by Lynn Ferris, AWS, NWS, TWSA, nationally and internationally known artist and instructor.

"Shadow Play" by Lynn Ferris

“Capturing the Light”

Bring your work to the next level. Light and shadow shouldn’t be after thoughts in our paintings. In fact, good use of light and shadow is one of the best ways to take a painting from ordinary to extraordinary.

In her signature workshop “Capturing the Light,” Lynn will show students how to use light and shadow to design stronger compositions and bring drama to a variety of subject matter. Students will gain new skills and confidence working with shadows, light sources, creating glow, and more. Lynn provides handouts, reference materials, and lots of personal attention.

Times:
May 20, 2023; 9am - 4pm (EDT)
May 21, 2023; 9am - 4pm (EDT)

Location:
Holiday Inn Martinsburg
301 Foxcroft Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401
304-267-5500 (Ask for special workshop rate)

Click here for details and online registration

Extended Entry Deadline! 13th Annual Art & Earth Juried Art Exhibit

Updated Deadline March 17, 2023

The Berkeley Arts Council (BAC) announces the 13th Annual Art & Earth Juried Art Exhibit. The exhibit will be on display from Wednesday April 12 to Saturday May 20, 2023 at the Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV.

Description: The exhibit has the theme ‘Art and Earth: My Art – My World’. Entries should reflect the artist’s view of nature, the environment, or reflect an Earth Day related theme.

Eligibility: The exhibit is open to all visual artists throughout the continental United States, over the age of 18, working in any fine art or fine craft medium or technique, in 2- or 3-dimensions, representational, abstract, or non-representational. Entries must be original works of art that have been completed within the last three (3) years, and have not been exhibited previously at the Berkeley Art Works.

Juror: The Juror is Judith Becker,

Judith received a BS in Design, Certificate in Art Education , University of Michigan and a MS in Education, Monmouth University. She started her work career as an art teacher for grades K-12. She then took a break to raise her children. She then spent over 25 years working in management for Macy’s and for Citicorp Credit Services, lastly as VP of Human Resources and Management Training. Upon her retirement, she returned to teaching by instructing mostly adults in a wide range of art design disciplines. She has taught art classes for both the Garrett County, MD art association and the Berkeley Arts Council, Martinsburg. She also had the honor to be a juror for the Waynesboro Studio Art Club and Berkeley Arts Council. In addition, she served on the Board of Directors for Alpine Lake Property Association, Terra Alta, WV, the Gerrardstown Presbyterian Church Session as a ruling elder, is a juried member of Tamarac, “The Best of West Virginia” and serves as a member of Board of Directors of the Berkeley Arts Council.

Judith specializes in using colored pencils, pastels and watercolors as well as being a specialist in color theory and composition and design. She primarily paints landscapes, hardscapes, florals, wildlife and still lifes. She is most inspired by nature, landscapes and scenes from her travels. Her work generally exhibits vibrant colors, strong compositional elements and interesting visual stories.

Entry Fee: The entry fee for the exhibit is $35 for the first two works. Artists may submit one or two additional works for $10 each, for a maximum of four works.

Awards: Best in Show, Merit Award and Honorable Mention. Total prize fund up to $1,000.

Notification of Accepted Work: Notification of the juror’s selections will be announced by e-mail and posted on our web site on or about March 22, 2023. Detailed delivery instructions and schedules will be provided when the accepted artists are announced.

Extended Deadline for Entries: Midnight Friday, March 17, 2023.

Entries Closed

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Accepted Artists: ‘My Home Town” Exhibit

Juror Gary Bergel selected 25 works from 15 Artists for the ‘My Home Town’ exhibit, which will be on display at the Berkeley Art Works January 11 through Saturday February 18, 2022.

UPDATE: Exhibit Awards announced.

Below are the selected works:

First Name

Last Name

Accepted Piece

Matias Ardila A Tree Fell on my Face
Suzan Bernier Walkin’ in the Rain
Michael Blankenship Kentucky Tobacco Shop
John Diephouse Happy
John Diephouse In the Heartland (arcade)
John Diephouse To an Uncertain Future
Charles Foye 1309 Run
Charles Foye 1309 and 1947 Dodge
Chris Foye Hidden in the Mountains
Chris Foye Sunset on the River
Genifer Fraser Suburbia the Beautiful 4
Jimmie Kackley Old Martinsburg WV Post Office
Annika Lopez-Audet Stapleton Airport 1982 vs. Stapleton Area 2021
Annika Lopez-Audet Eastlake Church 1919 vs. 2021
Annika Lopez-Audet The Congressional Church 1903 vs. 2021
Julie Mosley Abandoned Memories
Nahami Sampson Stay Focused
madison shetter Yellow Car
madison shetter Bowling
Sterling Smith Roundhouse Panorama
Sterling Smith Westphal Hose Company No. 5
Karen Smith Lonely Veteran
Karen Smith Shenandoah
Kaeleigh White Ambient Spire
Kaeleigh White Dancing Spring Sky

2022 Holiday Market Now Open!

Holiday hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:00am to 5:00pm; Fridays 11:00am to 8:00pm; Saturdays 11:00am to 4:00pm and Sundays 12pm – 3pm.

2022 Holiday Market

The Berkeley Arts Council’s St. Nick’s Market is open for business!  The gallery at the Berkeley Art Works, 116 N. Queen Street, Martinsburg, is transformed into a festive holiday market displaying the work of local and regional artists and artisans as well as their year ‘round co-op artists.

There’s a variety of items for great selection and fun shopping:  a mix of fine art and craft items for the home, including ceramics, glass, wood, photography, painting and mixed media; holiday cards, and clocks – all thoughtfully made!  Check your lists and be sure to visit St. Nick’s Market at the Berkeley Art Works this year! 

Check in to our Facebook page and watch for new posts of product pictures.

“An Evening With the Arts”

Update:

We held our first "Evening with The Arts" on Saturday, November 12 and it was a wonderful gathering of supporters of The Arts and the Berkeley Arts Council. There was good food and music to create the atmosphere, and the awarding of more than 40 works of art for those who participated in the "Tombola" raffle/auction.

Many thanks to the artists, who donated their work, the sponsors, who supported the event, and the Board and members of the Berkeley Arts Council, who put a great effort into making the event successful.

Why your participation in "An Evening With the Arts" is important:

The Berkeley Arts Council has been working in Berkeley County and the Eastern Panhandle area to bring arts-related programming since 2009.  During our 13 years, we've held 2 successful Arts Expos.  We helped the Berkeley Community Chorus get its start.  We created a student dance competition.  We've built a local artists' cooperative.  We've published a Bulletin of arts happenings every month without missing a month - even during the worst of Covid.  We create exhibition opportunities for visual artists and changing exhibits for the public to enjoy 9 times per year.  We've built up an instruction program of foundational art classes and workshops for all ages.  We work in the community with other creative and arts establishments to bring people downtown for First Friday Art Walks.  These are just a few examples of what we've accomplished.

We want to continue this important work and do more for the community!  Whether you purchase tickets for the event, or you want to be a business sponsor, proceeds will benefit our future programming.  We are recognized as a 501(c)3 nonprofit by the IRS.  We appreciate your support!

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Call for Artists: ‘My Home Town’

Deadline Extended: Monday December 12, 2022 (Midnight)

The Berkeley Arts Council announces My Home Town, a national juried photographic art exhibit.  The exhibit will be on display from Wednesday January 11 to Saturday February 18, 2023. 

Description:  Capturing the essence of a town and its inhabitants, its neighborhoods, architecture, local businesses, the downtown district, etc., brings us a sense of history, memory and nostalgia.  Do you live in a town or community that retains the look and feel of a bygone era?  There is beauty in the small moments of everyday life.  We are looking for your photos that portray the activity in a town of today against a backdrop of earlier times.

Eligibility: The exhibit is open to all artists throughout the continental United States, over the age of 18, working in any photographic medium or technique (digital, film, alternative, or antique photographic processes).

Entries Closed

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Eastern West Virginia Exhibit Awards

The Berkeley Arts Council announces the award winners for their 10th Annual Eastern West Virginia Juried Exhibit.  Congratulations to the following artists:

Best of Show:  “Montani Semper Liberi” cottonwood carving by John Carper, Martinsburg WV

Merit Award:  “Repose” oil on canvas by BJ Grandel, Martinsburg WV

Merit Award:  “Flying Jellyfish” fiber and mixed media by Carol Williams, Shepherdstown, WV

Honorable Mention:  “Death of a Salesman with Sitka Spruce and Iron” assemblage by John Walsh, Shepherdstown, WV

 
Honorable Mention:  “Untitled” photograph by Leslie Williams, Shepherdstown, WV
 

The awards for this year’s 10th Annual Eastern West Virginia Juried Exhibit were sponsored by a generous donation from City National Bank.  The exhibit is on display until October 8 at the Berkeley Art Works.

 
 
 

10th Annual Eastern West Virginia Juried Exhibit Opens at Berkeley Art Works

The Berkeley Arts Council announces the opening of the 10th Annual Eastern West Virginia Juried Exhibit, on display at the Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV until October 8, 2022.

The exhibit highlights the work of artists living in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and includes paintings, drawings, photography, and sculpture. A wide range of media are represented in the exhibit including watercolor and gouache, oil, and acrylic painting, pastel drawing, wood carving, basketry, fiber arts, collage, mixed media, and assemblage.

This year’s juror was Jenna Gianni (MFA), a ceramic artist and educator based in Maryland. She currently teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in ceramics at Hood College in Frederick, MD. Ms. Gianni selected 33 works by 21 artists from Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan and Mineral counties.

About her selections, she states: “There’s a quote by John Dewey that states, “ [art] is the authentic expression of any and all individuality…individuality in whatever form it appears.” As a juror, editing an array of talented individual expressions is a difficult task! Works in a mix of mediums and communicating a host of subject matters fueled by imagination and a clear commitment to individuality of expression were finally chosen among this year’s submissions.

Selected pieces balance an understanding of technique with the freedom to move beyond it, creating a fresh work that communicates a new perspective, generating content for the viewer to interact with, think with, and question. These works, whether depicting domestic moments and unique natural scenes, or capturing abstract concepts through a mix of medias, ultimately best exemplified the individuality, breadth, and diversity of the artists of the region. It was a pleasure to take part in this selection process, and hopefully, in the selected works viewers will find pieces to relate to, to enjoy, and to learn from!”

The Berkeley Art Works is open every Wednesday through Friday from 11:00am – 5:00pm and every Saturday from 11:00am to 4:00pm.

Creative Arts Studio Group Exhibits at Berkeley Art Works

The Berkeley Arts Council presents an exhibit of their Creative Arts Studio group from August 10 through August 27, 2022 at the Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street, Martinsburg.

Creative Arts Studio, which is sponsored by the Berkeley Arts Council and supported by the Martinsburg Public Library, is a group of artists who enjoy painting and creating in a relaxed and congenial group setting.  The participants meet weekly on Thursday afternoons at the library or at any of the county’s outdoor venues, weather permitting.  Their exhibit represents the varied approaches they take and media they use to create their work. 

The group has been meeting for the past year and a half.  They are all members of the Berkeley Arts Council: Jeanne Marie McClure, Lannie Mullenax, Susan Cranford, Martha Rowley, Martha Hanley, Louise Janelle, Laura Word, Mary Jo Sims, John Turner, and Judith Becker.

The exhibit is open during regular business hours at the Berkeley Art Works every Wednesday through Friday 11am – 5pm and Saturday 11am – 4pm.