About Us
What is the Pocahontas County Arts Council Inc.?
The Pocahontas County Arts Council Inc. is a 501(c)3 corporation founded in 1978. We build an appreciation of the arts through education and advocacy. Through programs available in the schools and in the community, we encourage the inclusion of the arts in all aspects of community life. Moneys used in the Council are secured through a percentage of the county's hotel / motel tax and from generous contributions from individuals and businesses. The Council is made up of nine community representatives who serve as board members and officers. We meet monthly to conduct the business of the Pocahontas County Arts Council Inc.
We operate the Little Yellow House in Dunmore WV. We have a pottery kiln on site and are currently holding classes in wheel thrown pottery, drawing, pen & Ink, pastel, water color and oil painting. See our art classes page for class schedule or call the LYH at 304-456-4600.
We also operate the Green Bank Art Center in Green Bank WV. We have an art gallery featuring the works of area artists in various media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen & ink, jewelry and more. We are offering art classes in these media as well. Please see the art classes’ page for a complete class schedule or call the GBAC at 304-456-4747.
The PCAC has recently been gifted a building on Main Street in Durbin WV, across the street from the Durbin Train Depot. (Home of the Durbin Rocket steam train) in the Durbin Art Center it is our intention is to open an art gallery, featuring the art works of area artists, with class room space in the future. The DAC is scheduled to open in the spring of 2012.
The Council Art Show featured during Pioneer Days in July, at the McClintic library in Marlinton, is well received in the community. Both students and adult artists use a wide variety of mediums to demonstrate their abilities. The show is divided into two shows, youth and adult. Each show has numerous categories and prizes. See our art show page for details.
Our Officers
President - Dr. Arthur E. Kreft, beavercreek20@msn.com
Vice President – Kathryn Gillispie, kathryn@pocahontasarts.org
Secretary - Cynthia Gurreri, gholden407@aol.com
Treasurer - Eric Werner, eric@pocahontasarts.org
