😁These little artists are hard at work!😁 Every Wednesday, our ASA kids fill the art ed room with their laughter, fun art projects, and the smiles on their faces! Natasha has been keeping them busy with exciting projects and informative lessons each week, including studying famous artists and experimenting with their techniques. 💟Thank you to Natasha for being an incredible instructor and thank you to the parents for being awesome! 🩵This program is sponsored by The Snowshoe Foundation, which helps us keep the cost affordable for our community. #artselkins #afterschoolart #artistsinthemaking #kidsartprogram #kidsneedart #inspirecreativity #everyonecanbeanartist #kidsart #elkinswv #artinelkins #elkinsart #supportthearts #supportlocalartists

🤩👩‍🎨 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT👩‍🎨🤩 🍯Elkins-based potter, Macie Higgins, is a small batch potter, creating unique ceramic works from her home studio using both wheel throwing and hand building techniques. She is particularly interested in the use of color and texture in her work. Macie’s work is always evolving due to her dedicated interest in learning new techniques and her joy in experimentation. 👩‍🏫 Macie began instructing pottery classes at the Arts Center in the summer of 2014, and still teaches in the pottery studio to this day. She truly enjoys being able to share her passion and expertise with the people in her community. Aside from being an incredible potter, Macie is a mother of 2 boys, and a great friend to RCCAC. She volunteers to help us when she can and is always brightening any room she walks into. Her pottery students say nothing but good things about Macie as an instructor and are always eager to sign up for her next class! ✨ Be sure to follow Macie's Facebook (Pottery by Macie) and Instagram (@macie_c) to keep up with her!✨ Thank you, Macie, for being so awesome!! We appreciate you and your hard work more than we could ever say🤗💟 #localpotter #pottery #potterybymacie #potteryclass #potteryinstructor #potterthis #localartists #supportlocalart #supportlocalartists #supportthearts #glazing #kiln #potterytechnique #potteryfun #artselkins #elkinspottery

🤩 ONE WEEK AWAY! 🤩 Join us next Wednesday, in the Great Hall, from 12-1PM for a FREE concert by local musicians Dave Proudfoot & Dave Bowman. Bring your friends, your favorite lunch, and meet us at the front doors at 11:30🤗 Thank you, @davistrustco, for sponsoring this concert series! 🤫 P.s. Next Month's concert is a Holiday Piano Performance by Raymond Godwin🎄🎹

🎄🎨Help Santa make some presents this holiday season! 🎄🎨 Our Holiday Watercolors with Santa class is back for another year, and with a new project -✨ YIPPEE✨ - it's becoming a tradition! Patrick O'Brien will guide students through watercolor processes and techniques, as well as will aid them in incorporating a holiday theme. 📌 This class is on Wednesdays, starting December 4th, and ending December 13th, from 6-8PM. Students are encouraged to bring their own holiday cookies and eggnog.🍪 💥Visit: https://www.randolpharts.org/artclass/p/holiday-watercolors-with-santa to claim your spot in Santa's class today!💥 p.s. there's only 3 spots left!

💡👩‍🎨ARTIST SPOTLIGHT- MAGGI RHUDY👩‍🎨💡 Maggi is an exceptional artist, who gets creative in ways custom to her. 🦌🪻A lot of her inspiration stems from nature, which she beautifully depicts through her decorated gourds, hand-pulled prints, watercolor paintings, Scherenschnitt (paper cuts), Tempera Resist paintings, acrylic paintings, and silk paintings. Aside from being an incredible artist, Maggi is a truly-kind soul who brightens every room, encourages creativity, and brings life to every exhibit she enters! 🥰We are so lucky to have Maggi as an instructor and an Artist at RCCAC. 👀 Be sure to check the website for her classes (coming ((back)) soon) and check out her website: https://maggirhudyart.wordpress.com/. Keep reading to learn about Maggi's art journey🎨 💭“Growing up in Berlin, Germany, I was lucky to have very creative people in my life. In Toledo, Ohio, I attended the University of Toledo and graduated with a BA in Art and a MA in German and am certified in both fields. The richness of German literature, and the visual arts provided for me a way to appreciate the value art brings to life. Having moved to Elkins with its beautiful mountains and natural surroundings, I also found a way to learn new and different ways of artistic expression. 🎨Teaching for ArtsBank in the Elkins elementary schools, and later as art teacher at Elkins High School, I had the opportunity of introducing young people to the many ways of artful expression. I continue teaching courses at the Randolph County Community Arts Center in Elkins, WV. 😊The joy of making things that I love, and which can again give joy to others is very satisfying. I am most inspired by nature and have been studying local wildlife and wildflowers, which I like to depict in my work. I like the natural materials used when working with gourds and bark – it’s like nature has given me a gift and wants me to help it be admired by the onlooker. In my paintings I like to show the beauty of wildflowers that bloom often in hidden spaces and given them personalities” - Maggi Rhudy. 📷 Photo credits: https://maggirhudyart.wordpress.com/. #artselkins #artistspotlight #supportyourlocalartists

🤩 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT- EMILEE GOODMAN (@emilee.m.goodman)🤩 Emilee is an Elkins-based visual artist. She studied Art and English at Davis & Elkins College, where she received her BA degrees for both fields of study. She is also a certified Yoga Instructor and Health Coach. Emilee is literally a jack of all trades! 🌼🐟 "I'm inspired by my time spent in nature and the colors, textures, and patterns of the natural world," she says. Today, her artwork has grown to include not only paint, but also mixed media and printmaking techniques, as well as the fiber arts traditions passed on from her grandparents. She can be found working in her studio when she in not teaching in local schools, community centers, and healthcare facilities. 💥🖼️ Next month, from December 4th - January 20th, Emilee's solo exhibition, "Run Wild," will be on display in the Maxwell Gallery. Opening Reception is December 12th, from 5-7PM. 👩‍🎨 Describing "Run Wild" in her own words, "Getting outdoors is good for the soul. Through my artwork, I try to bring the outside in. I find inspiration in everyday flora and fauna and the understated beauty I am surrounded by. The natural world is where I am at peace - and where I am most creative. While I make no attempt to portray plants, animals, or landscapes realistically, I do hope my creations invoke a sense of wonder in the viewer. This series showcases my recent screen prints, block prints, paintings, and more. "All good things are wild and free," as the adage goes - so get outdoors, explore, and run wild!"💚 💟🤗 We at RCCAC are so grateful to have an artist like Emilee - dedicated, determined, and extremely creative - at our organization. She gives back to her community where she can and is always up for an artistic challenge. It is truly a privilege to know and work with Emilee. Be sure to check out her solo exhibit, "Run Wild," coming next month! 📆💥 #artselkins #artistspotlight #blockprints #screenprints #acrylicpainting #localartist #soloartexhibit #supportyourlocalartists #supportthearts #runwildexhibit #wvartist #natureart #natureinspired #eventsinelkins #elkinswv #randolphco #artgallery #artscenter

👻🎥🍿 We B'd (and P'd) our pants at B-Movie Night! 👻🎥🍿 Thank you to everyone who came out and watched CLASSIC B&W horror movies with us! We caught up with old friends, got scared with everyone, and even shared a few laughs (there is some humor in old movie productions). It is always a pleasure to see new faces here at RCCAC and we cherish getting to know our community members better🤗 Also, thanks for helping us ghost bust our GHOUL-ARY GHOST! We haven't seen them around since B-Movie Night wrapped up. Stay tuned for details about our ✨ CHRISTMAS B-MOVIE NIGHT! ✨ 🥰 None of our events would be possible without our INCREDIBLE volunteers! 🥰 Thank you guys for always showing up when we need you, and for helping us put on events like this for our community members. We could NOT do this without YOUR support and for that we are FOREVER grateful!💟 🎉 Volunteer Shoutout: Margot Evick, Adrianna Channel, Mary Smakula, Sue Russetti, Cindy Stemple, & Ellen Swecker. #artselkins #movienight #bmovienight #bnwmovies #bnwhorror #communityevent #halloween #halloweentreats #halloweentricks #artscenter #volunteers #fun #scarymovies #popcorn #thankyouvolunteers #supportthearts #communitybuilding #christmasmovienight

☮️🎄RCCAC invites you to take some stress out of the chaotic holiday season & make life-long memories & artwork to share with your family and friends.☮️🎄 😊 We have a wide variety of holiday arts classes for the whole family-- from watercolors to pottery, we've got you covered! Only have a day to spare? Not a problem! there are plenty of one-day workshops to choose from. 💥 More information regarding our class offerings can be found on our website (lynk en byo).💥 #artselkins #holidayarts #artclass #santasworkshop #pottery #handbuilding #potteryworkshop #watercolors #holidaywatercolors #potteryornament #ornaments #fiberarts #owlornament #thanksgiving #christmas #holidays

✨👻10/23/24 GHOUL-ARY GHOST SHENANIGANS 👻✨ Our ghost started the morning off by keeping their promise & visiting @hipogirl2000’s class and asking for some watercolor technique advice… unfortunately, they missed the deadline to register but claimed their spot in her “Mountain Majesty” class starting Nov 6th (ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT)🫣 🎶After the class dispersed, we caught the ghost mid Opera-style solo-performance on the stage in the Great Hall! ☕️Feeling tired from the demands of haunting and an incredibly scary solo performance, they opted for some COFFIN-ENE and made themseleves at home using our coffee, coffee pot, and a hand-made mug from the Pottery Studio. ⚰️🎹On their COFFIN-ENE kick, they made their way out onto the porch and found our community piano. The video should tell you allll you need to know about this Ghoul’s performance arts background, but hey, they’re having a BLAST & that’s what matters! Everyone starts somewhere & it’s nice to know that one’s love for the arts can transcend lifetimes! 🎨🤗To wrap up their day, they visited the After School Art kids & gave them a good scare. The kids told the ghost all about what they’ve been learning, and even offered to teach them a few things about art (so so sweet of them)💕 That’s all the GHOUL-ARY GHOST updates we have for today! B-Movie Night is this Friday from 7-9PM & the Ghost won’t leave until after the last movie is over, so come on down to RCCAC for a hauntingly good time😉👻 #artselkins #artgallery #artsprogram #localarts #artexhibitions #artsclass #freemovie #halloweenmovies #bnwhorrorfilms #thenightofthelivingdead #eraserhead #communityevent #stufftodoinwv #hauntedgallery #ghost

🚨👻GHOUL-ARY GHOST UPDATE 👻🚨 No, you’re NOT seeing things! Today, we caught the ghost browsing the gallery with the latest copy of @ynstmagazine in hand (now available at RCCAC😉)! They seem quite pleased with the incredibly creative content in the latest issue, and even purchased 2 copies for their Witch friends. 📚After their gallery visit (haunting), they gravitated upstairs to the kids art ed room, immediately grabbed Tiny Worlds by @rosaliehaizlett, plopped on the starry night couch & got to learning all about the Tiny Worlds of Appalachia! 🎨Later, we heard some strange noises coming from the Maxwell Gallery and knew we needed to investigate. What we found was… the ghost painting a self portrait! They asked if we had any advice to better their portrait, we advised them to wait until Sarah Ferguson(@hipogirl2000) is here with her class tomorrow morning & ask them! That’s all the updates we have on the Ghoul-ary Ghost for today. Come visit the ghost Friday at our B-Movie Night! They like to chat… but their stories might send shivers down your spine 😉👻 ✨Are you planning to attend RCCAC THIS FRIDAY for B-Movie Night? Let us know in the poll below! ✨ #artselkins #hauntedgallery #ghoulary #artgallery #localart #appalachia #artsclass #freemovie #ynst #tinyworlds #appalachiancreatives #westvirginia

🤔💭What’s going on at RCCAC this week? 🤩We have NEW Gallery hours so you can admire the artwork for longer! 10-5, Monday thru Thursday. Be sure to stop in this week to check out the AMAZING artwork in BOTH exhibits🤗 they will be on display until Nov. 20th✨ 👻🎥🍿 Friday is our B-Movie Night from 7-9PM. Join us for an evening of black & white horror movies, themed snacks & drinks, & more! We will be showing Night of the Living Dead, swiftly followed by Eraserhead. There will be a custom Chex Mix bar, popcorn station, and spooky drinks! Costumes are not required but are encouraged — or wear some Halloween pjs! FREE entry. Snacks available for purchase. ✅BYOB & BYO-chair! ❌NO OUTSIDE FOOD PERMITTED. 🤩See you guys soon! 🤩 #artselkins #horrormovienight #freeentry #halloweensnacks #halloweendrinks #scarymovie #popcorn #artgallery #extendedhours #galleryhours #photographyexhibit #juriedexhibit #communityevent #nightofthelivingdead #eraserhead

👻 ONE WEEK AWAY 👻 Join us next Friday for an evening full of horror WAHAHA (not really, it’s gonna be more fun than scary 😜) 🫶🏻We’ll have a chex mix bar for you to customize your own mix, spooky drinks, a popcorn station, and more! Bring your own chair — bean bags, lawn chairs — whatever you’re comfortable in! ✨Dressing in costume isn’t required, but encouraged! Not in the mood to dress up? Come in your favorite spooky pajamas✨ 📌Entry is FREE, snacks and drinks available for purchase. 📌No outside food allowed, but feel free to BYOB! 🕰️ 7-9 PM 📍The Arts Center in Elkins, WV. #movienight #bnwhorror #artselkins #communityevent #freeentry #byoc #byob #halloween #halloweencelebration #eraserhead #nightofthelivingdead #spookysnacks #spookydrinks #popcorn #scarymovies

🎨 🧑‍🎨 KIDS NEED ART!👩‍🎨 🎨 Our After School Art students have been keeping the upstairs art ed room full of art! Natasha Evans has been guiding the kiddos through the watercolor process, a little botanical artistry, and much more. Every Wednesday the kids come in eager to learn all they can about art. It is truly so heartwarming to hear how much they look forward to coming here to be creative, silly, and discover their own little world through the arts. 💥 Arts education is so important, especially for kiddos. Access to art from a young age can help children develop valuable life skills, such as observation, problem-solving, innovation, and critical thinking (American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 2021). 😁 💟 Huge thank you to Natasha (@mountainartistry) for being an amazing instructor and sharing her passion for the arts! ✨ Also thank you to @snowshoemtn for sponsoring this years' program✨ 📌 Sources: American Academy of Arts and Sciences. “Art for Life’s Sake: The Case for Arts Education.” Art For Life’s Sake, 18 Oct. 2021, www.amacad.org/sites/default/files/publication/downloads/2021-Art-for-Lifes-Sake.pdf. #kidsneedart #arted #artseducation #artselkins #supportthearts #afterschoolart #creativity #arts #weneedart #artislife

➡️Swipe to fill the Great Hall 🤩🎉 Wow, we had an absolute blast today at our Brown Bag Concert, featuring @1futureprimitive & @joshwanstreet! Thank you guys so much for coming out and putting on an amazing show for community members, and also for sharing some West Virginia tunes & songs with us! We got to square dancing with the help of caller Mike Miller, so thank you Mike for directing everyone 😜🤣 and obviously Chris and Josh provided the dancing tunes🤗🎶 😁💟 Shoutout to @davistrustco for sponsoring this concert series & making this possible. ✨If you missed this month’s Brown Bag, do not fret! The next one is Nov. 20th featuring Dave Proudfoot & Dave Bowman✨

👀 🚨 Are you looking to have some fun creating a unique holiday gift? 👀 🚨 We have just the workshop for you (hoo, hoo) 🦉 🪡 🤩 🪡 Explore the world of fiber arts with Annie Oliver during this workshop and make a cute friend to take home or gift to someone you love! Feel free to bring fabric from home to add your own sentimental or personal touches to your owl. This class is open to adults and mature teens. 📌 "This class will involve a little hand sewing and a little machine sewing. We’ll sew tiny owls from fabric scraps (could be fabric with meaning to the recipient), stuff them, and give them personality with embroidery and other embellishment. Each will get a cute little twig to sit on and either an ornament loop or pinback attached. Ideas are endless for what you can do with a fistful of miniature owls. String a garland of them or use as charms for jewelry!" 🤗 Join us for this workshop, Saturday, November 2nd, from 10AM - 12PM! ✨ Visit: https://buff.ly/47twom4 to claim your spot today! ✨