You can’t spell Martinsburg without Art.
Whether you’re downtown or down in the valley, Berkeley County is blessed with abundant creativity, artists, and makers.
Ever wanted to spin a potter’s wheel or paint a majestic mountain sunset. Perhaps you'd like to catch a play in a historic and vibrant community theatre? Or, perhaps you’re more into murals, music, glass arts? Maybe even crafters of iron or wood?
Whatever inspires you, you can find it here. The artistic muse is alive and well in Berkeley County West Virginia!
Art is alive in Berkeley County
You can’t spell Martinsburg without art!
Berkeley Art Works, a project of the Berkeley Arts Council, is the realization of the long-held dream of the local arts community: to have a community-based arts facility that supports local and regional artists, brings quality arts experiences for the members of the public, and provides a wide range of arts learning experiences for residents, artists and artisans. Holding many exhibits and classes throughout the year, as well as the Holiday Sale, Berkeley Art Works is a chance to see a wide variety of local talent.
Local Galleries
Martinsburg-Berkeley County CVB
While exploring the Martinsburg art scene, be sure to check out the numerous murals, both large and small, that add an extra touch of beauty to the amazing architecture our town is renowned for.
Other Artist Links:
Theatre
The Apollo Civic Theatre
The Apollo Civic Theatre has been a cultural landmark in Martinsburg since 1913. The famed architect Chappie Kent, who designed the Knickerbocker Theater in Washington, D.C., also created the Apollo. The Apollo features six main stage productions and hosts community and seasonal events throughout the year.
Wonderment Puppet Theater, a full time, year round puppet theater for families with several original shows every year. Permanent puppet theaters have been popular and numerous overseas for decades, but in the United States, only about 40 full-time puppet theaters exist. Wonderment Puppet Theater is the only existing one in West Virginia.
Enjoy an exhibit hall, puppetry store, and a personal studio for creating future shows.