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16th Annual Art & Earth Juried Art Exhibit

The Berkeley Arts Council (BAC) announces the 16th Annual Art & Earth Juried Art Exhibit. The exhibit will be on display Thursday, April 16 through Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV.

The theme of this year’s exhibit is Art and Earth: My Art – My World. Entries should reflect the artist’s view of nature or the environment, or explore an Earth Day-related theme. For the full prospectus and entry information see
https://berkeleyartswv.org/2026/01/23/16th-annual-art-and-earth-juried-exhibit/

Art Exhibits Around the Region

Continuing through March 24
“The Past Is Always Present.” In celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday and in recognition of Black History Month, the Washington County Arts Council proudly presents " The Past Is Always Present," an inspiring exhibition that showcases the remarkable creativity of 14 African American artists. A diverse array of original paintings, mixed media, and assemblage works invites the community to engage with contemporary narratives that honor and reflect upon our shared history. Curated by Eileen Berger, the owner of Just Lookin' Gallery in Downtown Hagerstown, this exhibition serves as a vital platform for fostering meaningful dialogue. At Washington County Arts Council. Tuesday-Friday, 11am-7pm & Saturday, 10am- 6pm; FREE.
(301) 791-3132; https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/ or gallerymanager (at) washingtoncountyarts .com

Through March 31

Featured Artists of the BAC Co-op Market offer their work in a public exhibition featured in the main area of the Martinsburg library on Queen Street. In conjunction with the re-opening of the library, a variety of work including painting, pastels, collage, photography and crafts can be purchased. Offered by the Berkeley Arts Council, during regular library hours.

Bridging Generations. At Berkeley Art Works. Thursday and Friday 11:00-5:00, Saturday and Sunday 11:00-4:00pm; Artwork by members and students from Berkeley Arts Council, Berkeley Senior Services, Berkeley Heights Elementary, Faith Christian Academy. Free. Berkeleyartswv.org or berkeleyartswv (at) gmail.com 

Special Event

March 28
Shepherdstown Easter Market: Local artisans exhibit on both floors at the War Memorial Building! PLUS Easter Egg Hunt: 10:15am: McMurran Hall. And Easter Parade 10am on German Street! 40 amazing artists display and sell their work for the 5th annual Easter Market! Presented by Wild Rose Soap Co. (Michelle Kwiatkowski, Organizer); Drakiln Glass: (Mike Powers, Organizer); Straps for Paws, LLC (Beate Powell, Organizer). 102 E. German St. Shepherdstown, WV. 10 am to 3pm; free.
202-525-6076; https://www.facebook.com/events/3967877540208321 or mywildrosesoap (at) gmail .com
Please email Michelle: mywildrosesoap (at) gmail.com for the vendor waitlist.

Dance

March 7
March Contra Dance. – Melissa Chatham will call a fine variety of dances to the music of Contrapuntal, with Zach Mills (fiddle), Charlie Pilzer. (piano), and Bobby LaRose (mandolin). At War Memorial Building 102 E. German St. Shepherdstown, WV. Saturday, 7:30pm-10:30pm; Presented by Shepherdstown Music and Dance. $15 nonmembers, $12 members, $5 dancing kids under 12.
(304) 263-2531; https://smad.us or upperpotomac (at) gmail .com

Theatre

March 20 -29
“Women of a Certain Age” by Steve Duprey. Four women in their 60s discover that one of them is “gifted” an abandoned baby and must figure out what’s next in this delightful comedy/drama. At Old Opera House – Charles Town. 8pm Fridays & Saturdays, 2:30pm Sundays;. $24 Adult, 21 Seniors, $17 Children. (304) 725-4420; https://www.oldoperahouse.org/ or ooh (at) oldoperahouse .org

Classes

Beginning Watercolor

Learn how to paint the world you imagine!  Beginning with basic watercolor skills, you will learn to work with the flow of watercolor and make your painting pop.  Find out what brushes to use, what colors to mix, and how to put texture in your art. Learn about composition and focal points to create a painting you can be proud of!
Registration: https://berkeleyartswv.org/instruction/

We we have posted special online galleries of work by our Berkeley Art Works artists. Click on this image to view the artwork or visit the web site at https://berkeleyartswv.org/artists-at-the-works-galleries/

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We hope you find the information in our arts bulletin interesting and helpful. The Berkeley Arts Bulletin seeks to publicize arts events throughout the reason. While activity in the past year has been limited for obvious reasons, the Arts Council is working to adapt our services and activities and we continue to look forward to a return to an active arts community in the Eastern Panhandle and the surrounding communities. If you live in the Panhandle and value this service, please consider joining the Berkeley Arts Council or renewing if you are not currently a member. Your support will help ensure that we will be able to continue to “Amplify the Arts” for arts organizations, individual artists, and the art-loving public throughout the region. Please visit https://berkeleyartswv.org/join-us/

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