About Us

Educate. Entertain. Enrich.

The mission of Artsbridge is to educate, entertain, and enrich individuals through the power of the arts. We are dedicated to providing high-quality artistic experiences that educate our community about various art forms, techniques, and cultural perspectives. Through our performances, exhibitions, and educational programs, we aim to entertain and captivate individuals, fostering a deep appreciation for the arts. Additionally, we strive to enrich the lives of our community members by offering opportunities for personal growth, creativity, and self-expression. By embracing the transformative power of the arts, our organization seeks to inspire, engage, and connect with our community, creating a vibrant and inclusive experience.

Connecting communities through creativity”.

Our Objectives

To maintain and develop arts education opportunities in schools and communities.

To develop awareness of arts activities and the role of Artsbridge in the community we serve.

To facilitate cooperation among arts organizations and artists.

To maintain a presence in community planning and development activities.

To contribute to the health and well-being of the community by offering creative outlets which educate, entertain, and enrich.

To reach underserved constituencies who may not traditionally be involved in artistic experiences, and to make the arts accessible to all people.

Accessibilty Statement

Artsbridge is committed to contribute to the health and well-being of the community by offering creative outlets which educate, entertain, enrich, and to reach underserved constituencies who may not traditionally be involved in artistic experiences while making arts accessible to all people.

Artsbridge Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to connecting communities through creativity.

This site is intended to provide information to people in the Mid-Ohio Valley about Artsbridge, our role in the arts community and the many activities, events and opportunities there are to participate in the arts, right here.

At Artsbridge, we know that a strong commitment to preserving and perpetuating the arts enriches lives and affects economic growth. The arts are also vital to the children living and learning in Wood County, West Virginia and Washington County, Ohio.

A resource for parents, educators, artists, patrons of the arts and art organizations, Artsbridge is an arts council dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Mid-Ohio Valley by promoting and supporting the arts through financial and administrative support, and arts education in our schools and community.

The Artsbridge Staff

Lyndsay Dennis

Executive Director
artsbridgedirector@gmail.com

Kelsi Ullom

Programs Coordinator
artsbridgeprograms@gmail.com

Paula Oliverio

Arts Education Coordinator
artsbridgeartsed@gmail.com

Amber Campbell

Programs Assistant
abprogramsco@gmail.com

Mary Smith

Programs Co-coordinator
artsbridgecalendar@gmail.com

Board of Directors

Christina Myer
Board President

Jeff DeWitt
President Elect

Scott Trew
Board Treasurer

Mindy Wilson
Board Secretary

Greg Boso
Greg Brewster
Liz Brown
Reed Byers
Betty Dotson
Bill Haas

Allyson Lewis
Joseph Oliverio
Caryl Stines
Toni Tiano
Karen Waller
Bert Webb

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Our Art Community

The Actors Guild of Parkersburg

MOV Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society

Mid-Ohio Valley Ballet

Mid-Ohio Valley Players

Ohio Arts Council

River Cities Symphony Orchestra

Parkersburg Art Center

WV Dept of Arts, Culture & History

WV Symphony – Parkersburg

The Castle

Parkersburg Choral Society

Blennerhassett Island  State Park

Campus Martius Museum

Greater Parkersburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

Marietta Tourist & Convention Bureau

Theatre de Jeunesse