Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia, Charleston WV | Nearby Businesses

• Art Gallery
• Museum
• Non-Profit Organization
• Performance and Sports Venue
• Performance Venue

1 Clay Sq
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 561-3570

Apartment Earth is a contemporary fine art gallery based in Charleston, West Virginia. The gallery space has a unique presence in the state where arts institutions are largely devoted to showing traditional arts and crafts or well-established artists. Apartment Earth shows the type of artwork that you don’t expect to see in West Virginia - and rarely find in other galleries based in Charleston. The gallery is devoted to presenting exemplary works primarily from emerging and undiscovered artists. The works are daring, provocative – and sometimes even controversial. The space is a vibrant contributor to Charleston’s community and is often one of the most popular stops during monthly arts events. Beyond providing a source of entertainment and value to residents of Charleston, the unique nature of the gallery means that it is one of few venues available for the diverse population of emerging, contemporary West Virginian artists to exhibit their work.

The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia opened on July 12, 2003. The Center, a 240,000 square foot structure, houses performing arts, visual arts and sciences under one roof - one of the few of its kind in the country. Located in the state's capital city of Charleston, the facility is home to both the Avampato Discovery Museum and the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

Whether you are making your first acquisition, renewing a long standing admiration of visual art, or continuing to build a collection, The Art Store provides you with unmatched customer service for all of your fine art and custom framing needs. About Our Gallery The Art Store is dedicated to exhibiting original 20th century and contemporary American art by leading local, regional and nationally recognized artists. Professional integrity, commitment and vision are the criteria for artist selection, with many artists having an extensive history of exhibitions, awards and museum placement. Painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, fine art prints, glass, wood and ceramics are among the disciplines featured. A diverse series of solo, group and invitational shows are presented throughout the year in the Gallery. To join our contact list and receive exhibition invitations and news, email [email protected]. We never share your information. Since 1972, The Art Store has built a reputation with collectors, artists, museums, dealers, architects and designers. We invite all visual art enthusiasts, visitors and students to come visit the Gallery when in Charleston, West Virginia. We are located at 233 Hale Street. Our building owners, Lisa Fischer Casto and John Casto received the “Outstanding Preservation Award” in 2015 from the Charleston Area Alliance’s “We Love Our Community Awards”. They were awarded the honor for renovating the circa 1900 building which now houses The Art Store in downtown Charleston. To read more about the community awards, click here for Matt Murphy’s article in the Wednesday, March 18th edition of the Charleston Daily Mail and visit our blog @ https://theartstorewv.wordpress.com/. FRAMING, INSTALLATION, COLLECTIONS, APPRAISAL & CONSERVATION Advising individual collectors and corporations on fine art acquisitions for over 40 years Framing The Art Store takes pride in offering distinctive custom framing at a competitive price. We carry an extensive selection of frames from leading frame manufactures. Using only the finest (museum quality) conservation and archival materials, The Art Store frames for longevity and protection of all works. All framing at The Art Store is 100% guaranteed. Installation After selections of artwork are made and framed, the professional staff at The Art Store can install your art in your home or office. The Art Store is experienced in hanging art safely and correctly. On larger projects, we waive our fee for hanging works purchased at The Art Store. Private Collections The Art Store has been providing museum quality artwork to private collectors for 44 years. We gladly assist beginner and seasoned collectors to acquire, frame and install artwork. We also work closely with clients’ interior designers and architects to ensure a perfect placement of artwork. Corporate Collections The Art Store assists in acquiring artwork that compliments corporate environments and enhances the architectural features of a space. We use a team approach with the client, from beginning a collection through future procurement and installations with archival framing. Some of the services we offer include: • coordination with architects, designers and building owners • art placement based on your blueprints and/or elevations • commissioned site-specific works of art in all media • delivery and standard or security installation The Experienced Art Store Staff Lisa Fischer Casto, Owner & Gallery Director acquired The Art Store in 2008. As an art collector for many years, she enjoys being surrounded by and promoting wonderful, original art. Prior to purchasing The Art Store, Lisa owned and operated a construction management company for over twenty-five years. She brings her love of art, her business acumen as well as the ability to read and understand blueprints to the professional Gallery setting. Kimberly Bradley, Assistant Gallery Director & Registrar, received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Marshall University. Kimberly is a former gallery assistant for the Tamarack’s David L. Dickirson Gallery in Beckley, West Virginia. She has experience with event planning and marketing for locations including Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in West Virginia. Kimberly is in charge of Gallery exhibitions and maintains our art inventory and website. Brian Humphreys, the Head of the Frame Department, brings over twenty years of custom framing and art installation experience to The Art Store staff. All of this experience plus one of the regions most extensive selections of custom frames top off our state-of-the-art framing department. The entire staff is enthusiastic about the incredible art world opportunities available; from assisting clients with purchases, placement and inventory, to focusing the gallery lights. We always look forward to opening night receptions and meeting new artists and clients.

Welcome! Gallery Eleven offers a diverse group of award-winning West Virginia artists. It is a convenient place to shop for an array of stylish Fine Arts. It has a convenient downtown location and is the oldest artist co-opt in the state. It is a tradition in this capital city.

The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia opened on July 12, 2003. The Center, a 240,000 square foot structure, houses performing arts, visual arts and sciences under one roof - one of the few of its kind in the country. Located in the state's capital city of Charleston, the facility is home to both the Avampato Discovery Museum and the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

West Virginia's premier symphony orchestra presenting symphonic, pops, special events, education programs, and statewide outreach. For more info, visit wvsymphony.org

Current Board members: Bonnie Brown, Chair, Charleston Susan C. Hogan, Vice Chair, Wheeling Peter L. Staffel, Secretary, Wheeling Robert "Bob" Baker, Treasurer, Beckley Ellen Archibald, Past Chair, Charleston John Ashton, Morgantown Victoria Barrett, Hedgesville Larry Bowers, Middleway Cammie Chapman, AT LARGE Pierre Charbonniez, Charleston Dr. Betty Cleckley, Huntington Dr. Sue Core, Buckhannon Larry Davis, Beckley Nancy Douglas, Charleston Michael Farris, Beckley Carole Garrison, Ona Betty S. Ireland Dennis Kennedy Parkersburg Michael Kline, Elkins Jason Koegler, Wheeling Susan Landis, Beckley Rick Modesitt, Parkersburg Dr. William Neal, Morgantown Dr. James Owston, AT LARGE Phil Parlock, Huntington Shana Phares, Morgantown John Porter, Charleston Pearl Reardon, Martinsburg Anna Lee Riddle, Buckhannon Natalie Sal, Morgantown Dr. Bruce Stevens, Petersburg Joseph Strechay, Huntington Pete Sullivan, AT LARGE

Five choirs in Charleston from Kindergarten through 12th grade. One of these is an all girls choir for 9th to 12th graders. We also have choirs in Logan, Mason and Putnam Counties. These are for grades 3 - 10. This is a tuition based program thought financial aid is provided on a needs basis. No child is turned away due to inability to pay.

WV FREE is a reproductive health, rights and justice organization that works every day for West Virginia women and families to improve education on reproductive options, increase access to affordable birth control, reduce teen pregnancy, improve adolescent health and protect personal decision-making, including the decision of whether or when to have a child.

Manna Meal serves two meals a day 365 days a year. Breakfast is served from 8-9 a.m. (Monday – Sunday) and lunch is served 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Monday – Saturday), and 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. (Sunday). During meal times, the Outreach Coordinator is accessible and interacts with people in need of services. The geographic area Manna Meal serves covers mainly downtown Charleston, but extends throughout the entire Kanawha Valley. We are a no questions asked soup kitchen. What that means is no one is turned away. Folks only need to show up and they will be fed. While Manna Meal began with a peanut butter sandwich for a homeless person, we now feed not only the homeless, but also low income, unemployed, disabled anyone who comes through our doors. Our soul purpose is "so the hungry can eat."

LIVE SEARCH A small child finds the gate in the fence open… An elderly relative does not return from a walk to the mail box… A car is found unattended at the head of a hiking trail when the park closes... Our Trailing Dogs are trained to search for the specific human scent and to determine the direction of travel for the lost person. Our Scent Discriminating Air Scent Dogs are trained to search for the specific human scent in a given area. For the search manager, this means that ground and canine searchers can work alongside each other.. If no scent article is available, our air scent dogs are also trained to search a specific area for any human scent present. One dog team can search an area that would take at least 20 human searchers. LAND RECOVERY An informant tips police to a wooded area as a dump site for a body…. A plane crashes into a mountain, human remains are scattered… A house burns down and the owner doesn’t escape… A vehicle is suspected of being used to transport a body…. Our human remains detection dogs are trained to locate the scent of human decomposition from blood to bones. The dogs can locate remains hidden on the ground, buried, or hanging above ground. WATER RECOVERY A fisherman’s boat is found capsized… A swimmer does not resurface… A car is swept off a flooded road, the water recedes, but the driver is not found…. Our water recovery dogs can work on rivers and lakes, from shore and from a boat. Dogs are trained to alert on the scent of human decomposition. Dogs work with divers by locating scent cones that reduce the size of the area to be searched.

West Virginia Advocates, Inc. (WVA) is the federally mandated protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in West Virginia. WVA is a private, nonprofit agency. Our services are confidential and free of charge. WVA works to ensure that West Virginians with disabilities have access to the same opportunities afforded all members of society, and can live full, productive lives, totally integrated into their communities with as much self-direction and independence as possible. WVA collaborates to promote systemic change to increase access to services, promote equality, and protect legal rights. WVA serves West Virginians with Disabilities by giving information and providing referrals; investigating abuse and neglect; providing direct advocacy; providing training on self-advocacy; providing legal representation; and, engaging in systemic advocacy and litigation. WVA does not provide legal representation for issues of family or criminal law; bankruptcy; probate of an estate; personal injury; eligibility for Social Security benefits; guardianship; or, non-disability issues. DISCLAIMERS: Communication with WVA through Facebook does not create an attorney-client relationship. People communicating with WVA through Facebook should not have an expectation that the communications will be kept private. WVA reserves the right to remove/moderate any posts, content, or comments without notice at any time. Posting of information does not imply endorsement or agreement by WVA, its employees, the Board of Directors, councils, or WVA’s funders. WVA’s ability to respond to posts is limited to business hours.

The WV Alliance for Retired Americans seeks to ensure social and economic justice and full civil rights for all WV citizens so that they may enjoy lives of dignity, personal and family fulfillment and security. The Alliance believes that all older and retired persons have a responsibility to strive to create a society that incorporates these goals and rights and that retirement provides them with opportunities to pursue new and expanded activities with their unions, civic organizations and their communities.

The Kids' Consignment Sale with a Giving Heart! We Proudly Give 30% of Sales (100% of Profit) to Local Charities & Missions of the Church. We were blessed to be able to give $20,000 in 2012.

The mission of Special Olympics West Virginia is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities – giving them opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy. Special Olympics West Virginia has been changing lives through the power of sport for more than 44 years. Founded in the summer of 1968 with a single statewide event in Parkersburg that attracted approximately 100 athletes to compete in a few track & field event. We believe that quality training is crucial to success in sports. Our athletes must train under the direction of volunteer coaches a minimum of eight weeks prior to a competition. Therefore, training programs to improve athletes’ overall fitness and sports-specific competence have been developed, tested and implemented for each sport. In addition, Special Olympics West Virginia offers training schools for coaches, officials and event directors to instruct them in the most effective techniques of working with Special Olympic athletes. Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization. All Special Olympics Programs are offered at no cost to the athletes and their families. OUR SOLUTION: REAL SPORTS: Deliver, high-quality training and competition in an inclusive culture that stresses athletic excellence, rewards determination, emphasizes health and celebrates personal achievement. ATHLETE HEALTH: Promote the overall well-being of people with intellectual disabilities via programs that ensure ongoing access to quality, community-based healthcare services, highlighted by free health screenings at Special Olympics’ competitions, games and other venues. TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION: Equip young people and adult influencers with effective tools and training to create sports, classroom and community actions that produce friendships and acceptance, driving positive attitude and behavioral change. BUILD COMMUNITIES: Marshal resources, implement diverse programming and act as a convening power of stakeholders to drive positive attitudinal and behavioral change toward people with intellectual disabilities in communities worldwide, strengthening the fabric of society.