Using art as a way to celebrate the winter solstice and supporting mental health.
A source of information of "What's Happening" in the Mid-Ohio Valley through our website, WTAP, and local newspapers
Marie Ausenheimer Memorial thorough PACF created to support charitable projects for area senior citizens.
Artsbridge coordinates 12 to 14 weekly concerts for the public at the Parkersburg City Park that feature local bands and musicians. This series is free to the public each week and takes place on Thursdays in June, July, and August each year. View Schedule
an annual initiative to raise money for our Arts Education programs and community Arts Services.
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A holistic and innovative series for at risk youth delivered directly to their neighborhoods.
A day of art experiences for at-risk middle school students, partnering with other local arts organizations.
Showcasing local and student art through area venues and businesses in our community.
Provides national arts tours to over 16,000 elementary students in a five-county area.
Provides a choice of artists of various genres, bringing art into the classrooms for enrichment and education.
Annual scholarship opportunities for local students pursuing a degree in the arts.
Annual award for outstanding fine arts teachers nominated by their students and community members./p>
Bringing youth with developmental disabilities together for a day of arts activities.
Artsbridge began in 1986 when 250 citizens came to together and formulated a Cultural Action Plan for the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Artsbridge is ran by dedicated staff and board members active in our community.
Artsbridge Collaborates with area artists and organizations, reaching more schools, more community members, and more resources.
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🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes This Veterans Day 🇺🇸
Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Your courage, dedication, and love for our country inspire us every day.
At Artsbridge, we believe in the power of the arts to unite and uplift our community, and that includes celebrating the stories and service of our veterans. Thank you for your strength, your service, and your example.
🎖️ From all of us at Artsbridge • THANK YOU, veterans. 🤍
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📣 Artsbridge Office Update
The Artsbridge office will be closed today and tomorrow, but our team is still available by email if you need assistance!
🎨 We look forward to getting back to serving our community on Wednesday during regular operating hours when we return! 🤍✨
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🎭 That’s a Wrap on the Ohio School Tours!
Artsbridge had an incredible time visiting Ohio schools with ventriloquist Doug Mickan, whose performances brought laughter to students across the region.
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🎭 School Tours Week in Wood County!
Artsbridge is on the move this week bringing the arts straight to local schools! We’re thrilled to welcome ventriloquist Doug Mickan to Wood County for our Artsbridge School Tours program.
Doug’s hilarious and heartwarming performances are sparking laughter, imagination, and creativity in students all across the area. 🗣️🎨
A huge thank you to our participating schools and supporters who make this possible!
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Doug and his cast of “characters” were amazing this week..
I was able to attend one of the shows in his previous tour! Outstanding!!
What's happening this weekend in the Mid-Ohio Valley? 📅🍁
Check it out below!! You can also go to our free community calendar and see a detailed description of all the events listed below at our website artsbridgeonline.org.
Fri. 11/7
Funny and Fragile Animalia Exhibit/ Fiber Works by Holly Cole @ Parkersburg Art Center
Christine Rhodes- Watercolor art display 9:00am - 4:00pm @ WesBanco- Market St Parkersburg WV
Friends of the Barlow Library Book Sale 9:00am - 5:00pm @ Barlow Branch Library
Exhibit of "Here the Pioneers Landed" 9:30am - 5:00pm @ Campus Martius Museum and Ohio River Museum
Toddler Storytime- ages 1-3 10:00am - 11:00am @ Marietta Public Library- 5th St Marietta OH
Family Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am @ Belpre Public Library
Holiday House Bazaar and Vintage Christmas Shoppe 11:00am - 3:00pm @ Tomlinson Park- Williamstown WV
Discovering History: No Savage Should Inherit the Land: War in the Ohio Valley 12:00pm - 1:00pm @ Marietta Public Library- 5th St Marietta OH
Preschool Picasso- ages 3-5 12:30pm - 2:00pm @ Parkersburg Art Center
Gaming Hour- ages 8-18 4:00pm - 5:30pm @ Barlow Branch Library
Adult Game Night 5:00pm - 7:00pm @ Parkersburg Library- Emerson
First Friday in Marietta OH 5:00pm - 9:00pm @ Downtown Marietta, OH
Pop Art Pet Portraits- teens and adults 6:00pm - 9:00pm @ Parkersburg Art Center
Vegas Night Dinner Cruise 6:00pm - 8:00pm @ Valley Gem Sternwheeler
Classic Game Show Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm @ Major Riviera at the Valley Gem
CARE Awards- Film Festival 7:00pm @ Blennerhassett Hotel and Spa
Annie! 7:30pm @ Actors Guild of Parkersburg
Blackberry Smoke: Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2025 8:00pm @ Peoples Bank Theatre
Sat. 11/8
2025 South Fall Craft Festival 8:30am - 3:30pm @ Parkersburg South High School
Exhibit of "Here the Pioneers Landed" 9:30am - 5:00pm @ Campus Martius Museum and Ohio River Museum
Day 2 Beginner's Stained Glass Day 10:00am - 3:00pm @ Marietta Stained Glassworks 151 Front St Marietta OH
Super Saturday: Gnome-vember- all ages 10:00am - 2:00pm @ Beverly Branch Public Library
Intro to Aerial Yoga with Shannon- every Sat until 11/22 10:15am - 11:30am @ Amputee Center- Parkersburg WV
Mid Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show 11:00am - 5:00pm @ Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History 137 Juliana St Parkersburg WV
Basic Woodburning Class 12:00pm - 4:00pm @ Woodcraft of Parkersburg 4420 Emerson Ave Parkersburg WV
Fall Festival Cruise 1:00pm - 4:00pm @ Valley Gem Sternwheeler
Opening Reception for Anything Goes: Wild Things/ All Member Exhibition of the WV Watercolor Society 1:00pm - 3:00pm @ Parkersburg Art Center
Wizarding Night 4:00pm - 8:00pm @ North Bend State Park
Captain's Dinner Cruise 6:00pm - 8:00pm @ Valley Gem Sternwheeler
Night at the Museum- If These Artifacts Could Talk! 6:30pm - 8:00pm @ The Castle- Marietta, OH
The Great Gatsby production 6:30pm @ Valley Gem Sternwheeler
Sam Bush Band 7:00pm @ Stuart's Opera House- Nelsonville OH
Annie! 7:30pm @ Actors Guild of Parkersburg
Sawyer Brown- LIVE 8:00pm @ Peoples Bank Theatre
Back and Forth Foo Fighters Tribute 9:00pm @ Adelphia Music Hall
Sun. 11/9
A Very Merry Maker's Market 10:00am @ Parkersburg High School
Marietta Monster Mash! 11:00am - 4:00pm @ Downtown Marietta, OH
Mid Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show 11:00am - 5:00pm @ Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History 137 Juliana St Parkersburg WV
Exhibit of "Here the Pioneers Landed" 12:00pm - 5:00pm @ Campus Martius Museum and Ohio River Museum
Sensory Friendly Film Series: Toy Story 4 2:00pm @ Peoples Bank Theatre
Annie! 2:30pm @ Actors Guild of Parkersburg
Auditions for Finding Nemo Jr. 6:00pm - 9:00pm @ Actors Guild of Parkersburg
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🍁 Fall Fun at Westbrook! 🎨
Artsbridge loved spending time at Westbrook this week! One of our staff members joined the residents for a fun fall-themed art project, and it was such a joy to see everyone’s creativity shine. 🍂
Moments like these remind us how powerful the arts can be in bringing people together, sparking joy, conversation, and connection through creativity. ❤️
We’re so grateful for opportunities like this to continue fostering relationships and sharing the arts within our community.
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🎉 Exciting news, Belpre community! Artsbridge has been awarded a generous $5,000 grant from the Belpre Area Community Foundation!
This grant will be primarily invested right here in the immediate Belpre area, supporting creative programs that enrich our neighborhoods on both sides of the bridge. Here are some of the amazing initiatives coming up in 2026 that will directly serve our Belpre community:
✔️Art Connections: A holistic series for at-risk youth, with many sessions at the Boys and Girls Club in Belpre.
✔️Art with Angels: Monthly creative workshops empowering women in recovery at a local Belpre facility.
✔️Art Encounters: A day of immersive art experiences for at-risk middle schoolers, including 30 students from Belpre City Schools.
✔️Art Installations & Exhibits: Showcasing student art year-round at Citizens Bank in Belpre, exclusive to Belpre student artists and a 2-week rotating spring exhibit for Belpre students at Grand Central Mall.
✔️Artists on Tour: National arts tours engaging thousands of students, with multiple visits to Belpre Elementary and Junior High.
✔️Catalog of Artists: Bringing diverse artists into Belpre classrooms for ongoing enrichment.
✔️Community Outreach: Participation in beloved events like Marietta First Friday and Belpre Homecoming with interactive art projects.
✔️Summer & Winter Music Series: Featuring Belpre High’s Marching Band and student musicians, doubling crowds and community spirit!
✔️Very Spectacular Arts: Inclusive arts day for youth with developmental disabilities, with vital support from Belpre Middle School volunteers.
✔️Teacher Awards & Scholarships: Recognizing outstanding educators like William Van Pelt and supporting Belpre students pursuing arts degrees.
✔️Senior Arts Program: Supporting creative projects at the Belpre Senior Center and beyond.
We are grateful to the Belpre Area Community Foundation for their trust and support, helping us build a vibrant arts future that touches every corner of our community. Stay tuned for updates and join us in celebrating the power of art in Belpre! 💙🌉
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That's wonderful!
More art is always a good thing! Thank you BACF!
🎶 No tricks, just treats… our Winter Music Series lineup is here!!! 🎶
From ❄️ December through February ❄️, the Grand Central Mall area near the Ross entrance will once again be filled with the joyful sounds of local choirs, bands, and ensembles sharing their talents with the community.
At Artsbridge, we believe in the power of partnership, and we’re so thankful for the incredible relationships we’ve built with area schools. These performances not only highlight the dedication of our local music educators and students, but also remind us how important it is to keep the arts thriving within our schools. 🎻🎤🎷
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for helping make this annual tradition possible. Your support allows us to continue creating opportunities for young artists to shine and for our community to come together through music. ❤️
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Woohoo!! 🤩
Yes, yes!!
Great
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Happy Halloween, friends! More importantly, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our very own Arts Education Coordinator, PAULA!! 🎃🍂🧡🎂🎈👻🎀 ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy birthday to Paula!!!🎂
Happy Birthday Paula!!
Happy Birthday Paula 🎈
Happy birthday, Paula! 🎉
I got to see Paula tonight and she looked fabulous on her special day❣️
Happy Birthday, Paula
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