Arts Council of Greater Morgantown

09/04/2026

Feature Friday: Meet Sean Patek, a touring music artist based out of Morgantown, WV. 🎶
Blending a rockstar feel with elements of rap and R&B, Sean brings a unique sound to stages across the country. After completing his first West Coast tour this past April, performing in seven major cities, he’s continued touring throughout the summer with stops in DC, Pittsburgh and Boston.

While Sean loves performing all over the U.S., one of his favorite parts is representing West Virginia, and especially Morgantown, wherever his music takes him. 🏔️

Want to hear more? Search Sean Patek on your favorite streaming platform and check out his music!

09/03/2026

First Friday for the Arts is happening this Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Morgantown. Spend the evening exploring local art, live music and creative spaces throughout Downtown.

Hosted by the Arts Council of Greater Morgantown and an affiliate event of Main Street Morgantown. 🤝

Link For More Event Info: https://morgantownareapartnership.growthzoneapp.com/downtownevents/details/first-friday-for-the-arts-1669439

08/28/2026

New month. New exhibitions. Same great energy.

Make Downtown Morgantown part of your post-work plans on Friday, September 4! For a full list of locations and exhibitions, check our website.

08/24/2026

This Friday, catch the last free Ruby Summer Concert of the season! It’s been an awesome summer full of live music, and this Friday, August 28, 38 Special brings it home! 🫶🎶

08/18/2026

On this National Nonprofit Day, we want to shoutout all the nonprofit organizations in our region making an impact through arts programming! 💵🎨🎭🖼️

At a time when funding for the arts is becoming increasingly limited, these groups continue to do more with less. Last week, $135,000 was awarded to 13 Mon County projects, to bring events, performances, classes and public art to the area. 🧑‍🎨

Interested in supporting the arts? Attend concerts, take classes, shop at local markets and donate!

Grants made possible by the City of Morgantown, Monongalia County Commission, and the YCF Douglas H. Tanner Memorial Fund for the Arts in collaboration with YCF and the Arts Council of Greater Morgantown.

Additional support from Stephen Wetmore, Anka M. Fantulin Endowment for Animal and Arts, The Arts Fund at YCF, and the Miles McKennan Foreman Youth Art Fund.

08/14/2026

This grant has an Arts and Culture area of interest!

📣 Funding Opportunity Alert: The Peoples Bank Foundation is accepting applications for Foundation Grants.

🗓️ Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

For more information about this program, or to inquire about project eligibility, visit: https://www.peoplesbancorp.com/about-us/commitment-to-communities/peoples-bank-foundation/

Need assistance elevating your grant proposals? Request technical assistance through the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers today: https://wvgrantcenters.com/

08/11/2026

Visit Mountaineer Country CVB is looking for local artists to submit their concepts for an original art print to be awarded as a prize for students completing the Visit Mountaineer Country Student Savings Pass Challenge on their trip planner app. Artists are asked to submit a brief concept for the print and examples of previous work. Concepts may include sketches and/or brief descriptions of ideas, all of which should feature iconic local destinations and/or items that speak to North Central WV's culture. The selected artist will receive $1,000 for the use of their design. If interested, fill out this brief Google form by September 1, 2026. An artist will be selected September 15, 2026.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnRyadWa3SYIy3nix9sEVyMBkd77a0GngD2fS9sEHy-EKgBQ/viewform

For questions, email [email protected].

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