Carnegie Hall Artwalk Scheduled for May 9

Carnegie Hall invites the community to the Carnegie Hall Artwalk on Friday, May 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. ArtWalk events at Carnegie Hall are free and offer visitors the opportunity to explore a wide variety of original works by local and regional artists, all set in a world-class historical venue.

Visitors are encouraged to immerse themselves in the arts while enjoying live music by John Maddy, complimentary light refreshments, and a cash bar. Each exhibit rotation features creative collaborations and three separate galleries showcasing unique work in multiple mediums, ranging from contemporary portraits in oil to heirloom level craft arts.

The Lobby Gallery will feature Kelly McQuain, a writer, artist and college professor who grew up in West Virginia and now lives in Philadelphia. As an artist, McQuain’s work has appeared in comics, book covers, illustrations and fine art.

The Old Stone Room will showcase the work of Fred Hays. Frederick Hays is an award-winning artist known for his innovative use of light and color to illuminate and define space to capture contrasting perspectives. As a native of West Virginia, his paintings reflect the history and culture of rural Appalachia as well as the dynamics of nature and life experiences.

Misty Murray-Walkup and Tia Walkup will present an art exhibit in the Museum Gallery. Misty Murray-Walkup is a self-taught artist and illustrator with over 30 years of experience. A lifelong resident of Greenbrier County, WV, she has a passion for realism. Her favorite subject is animals, especially wildlife. Tia Walkup is from Crichton, WV, received a master’s degree of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) at Marshall University, and now lives in Huntington, WV.

The exhibits run through the end of June and are free and open to the public, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, please visit carnegiehallwv.org, call (304) 645-7917, or stop by the Hall at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV.

Carnegie Hall programs are presented with financial assistance through a grant from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.