LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – Carnegie Hall invites the community to attend the upcoming Carnegie Hall Artwalk on Friday, January 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This free event offers visitors a chance to explore original works by local and regional artists in a world-class historical venue. Guests will enjoy live music by John Maddy and Brennan Wood, complimentary light refreshments, and a cash bar while immersing themselves in the arts. Each Artwalk features three gallery spaces filled with creative collaborations and diverse mediums, ranging from contemporary oil portraits to heirloom-level craft arts.
The Museum Gallery will hold a memorial exhibit honoring the life and work of textile artist Fawn Valentine. The exhibit celebrates a woman whose creative gifts were inseparable from her deep devotion to community. A master weaver, quilt scholar, and beloved teacher, Fawn shared her artistry for decades through classes at Carnegie Hall and through her influential writing, including Echoes from the Hills: West Virginia Quilts and Quilt Makers. Her leadership and service shaped Alderson in countless ways—through the Community Market she lovingly nurtured, her decade of guidance on the Municipal Planning Commission, and her work with Alderson Main Street, the Planning Commission, and the Greenbrier Valley CVB. Recognized as Alderson’s 2023 Citizen of the Year and honored with the Frank and Jane Gabor Traditions Salute Award, Fawn championed West Virginia folk culture with uncommon passion and grace. Her journey in art began at Mills College and continued through Concord University and Hollins University, leading her to teach both children and adults and to serve her region through social services. This exhibit gathers her woven works as a testament to a life threaded with creativity, service, and love—a legacy that continues to warm and strengthen the community she cherished.
The Lobby Gallery will soon come alive with the fresh perspectives and bold creative voices of its upcoming “Emerging Artists” exhibit, showcasing the work of Kit Lindsey, Maggie Karrs, Wendy Friedman, and Jake Logan. Each artist brings a distinct vision—ranging from intimate explorations of texture and color to inventive approaches that challenge familiar forms—creating a dynamic, multifaceted experience for visitors. Together, their work highlights the vibrancy and promise of a new generation of creators, inviting the community to discover, celebrate, and champion artists who are shaping the region’s artistic future.
The Old Stone Room will shine a spotlight on the Greenbrier Artists, a beloved collective that has been a creative force in the Greenbrier Valley for more than 50 years. Formed in 1974 by a small group of painters who simply wanted to gather, share ideas, and grow together, the group has evolved into a vibrant community of artists who meet every Thursday in the Kellar Art Studio at Carnegie Hall to paint, learn, and support one another. Their long tradition of collaboration has produced decades of exhibitions, including their first group show in 1984 and a special 50th‑anniversary celebration in 2024. Featuring a wide range of styles and mediums, the Greenbrier Artists continue to embody the spirit of creativity and camaraderie that has defined them since their founding. Their Museum Gallery exhibit offers visitors a chance to experience the depth, history, and ongoing vitality of one of the region’s most enduring artistic communities.
The exhibits run through the end of February 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 Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.
