In the Gallery:
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

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.