Founded in 1996, The Taylor County Arts Council works to bring the arts in all its varied forms to residents and visitors alike, with a particular emphasis on introducing the arts to our youth.

Gallery 62 West by the TCAC is handicapped accessible.

Turtles! Turtles! Turtles! 🐢🐢🐢

I see Turtles everywhere!

Don't be a slow poke like the turtle! Instead, head to the Gallery 62 West, today, Friday April 16 and tomorrow. Saturday April 17, to see this amazing show!

Michael Sizemore, is a WV artist who lives by the mantra of "Making Art, Everyday" and we are pleased to have his exhibit of sculpture on display until the end of April.

Now hurry on over to see the show! See you at the Gallery!

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Calling all kiddos ages 5-14!

The Gallery 62 West, in cooperation with the Taylor County Family Resources, will be having a series of summer art programs geared just for you!

The series starts in the month of June with Art in the Park!

Join us at the Tygart Lake Park on Friday,June 4th and Saturday June 5th for two fun afternoons of creating art

There will be 2 classes, one for ages 5-10 and another for ages 10 to 14.

TCAC Members, volunteers and artists will work with the children to create unique pieces of art work. The ages 5-10 group will create a "Happy Little Bee" painting. The age 10-14 group will be making a Smiling Sun Sculpture.

The $5 fee will cover ALL material as well as snacks and drinks. (There are sponsorships available for any family who may not be able to afford the fee! Please just let us know when registering)

We are taking registrations now and are accepting a total of 15 children, so hurry and get those registrations in.

Call 304 265-5500 to get on the list for Art in the Park!!

This program is presented with financial assistance from the WV Department of Arts, Culture and History.

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We're pleased to announce the first Kid's Art Class in our Summer Series. We're calling it Art-in-the-Park!

A wise old owl (in fact, named Owlzy) told me to remind you that it's time to head to the Gallery 62 West and see the exhibit of metal work and sculpture created by Michael Sizemore. The Gallery is open tomorrow, Friday, April 16 and Saturday April 17 from 11am to 1pm.

See you at the Gallery!

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It's "way back Wednesday " - looking at some art history.

Here's a bit of more recent art history. Did you know this?

Things are looking up at the Gallery 62 West - we have lots of projects in the works for this summer!

Classes and events - for both children and adults!

Stay tuned for more details!

"We have some very good news to announce - we are planning our Annual Memorial Day Juried Fine Arts Exhibit. After missing last year due to the pandemic, we are excited to be back at it this year with our 24th show. We hope to have the best show ever and we need your art work to help us do so!

We know you've been staying in and staying safe and no doubt creating art. Well, now is the time to get that art ready and plan to display in our 24th show!

Types of works for this show - acrylics, oils, water colors, mixed media, textiles, graphics (drawing, printmaking), sculpture. (commercially reproduced prints or photos are not accepted.)

Further information is in the downloadable entry forms available on our facebook page. We can also email an entry form to you by request - just send an email to thetcac@gmail.com. If you have questions about entering, you can call 304 265 5500 for information, or you can also message us on Facebook messenger.

The exhibit will be running from May 7th to May 30th and we will be receiving entries May 1 from 1-5pm and May 2 from 3-7pm.

If the times listed do not work for bringing the art in, please contact us and we will be happy to make an appointment for an alternate time to bring your pictures in.

Lets see what great art you have created during the past year!!

Covid protocol will be in place during opening and awards ceremonies and during the regular open hours. But that won't stop this from being a great show! We are looking forward to seeing your latest work!"

It's a beautiful Saturday! A perfect day for a walk through downtown Grafton! Visit our neighbor downtown merchants and then stop at the Gallery.

The Gallery is open today at 11am, and our docent of the day, Mary, would be delighted to show you our latest exhibit, "Making Art, Every Day", by artist, Michael "Goose" Sizemore.

Hours remain 11am to 1pm, with masks and social distancing required. But those things are such a small thing to do in order to experience this art show.

Here are a few pictures of the sculptures that are waiting for you!

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Don't forget to check out our Art Shop area when you visit the Gallery later today, or tomorrow.

We have a nice selection of unique personally created items, sure to please anyone anyone on your gift list.🎁

Here's a few pictures... and yes we have Grafton monster prints back in stock! We also have hand made face coverings.

Your purchase at the Art Shop helps support the artist's who've created these items, as well as the Gallery.

OH MY! the weekend is almost here and do you know what that means?!!

The Gallery 62 West is open! Tomorrow, Friday, April 9 and Saturday April 10 from 11am to 1pm, and is hosting an amazing show featuring the sculpture of Michael Sizemore of Athens, WV.

Please stop by and take a look at the amazing works in this show, Making Art, Every Day.

We here at the Gallery 62 West, think that making art everyday, is a great philosophy!

Everything is for sale,however, you may need to find your favorite soon, as I understand that several have already been sold, and will go to their new homes after the show is over.

See you at the Gallery!!

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