The Berkeley Arts Council (BAC) announces the 16th Annual Art & Earth Juried Art Exhibit. This year, we received 31 entries from 8 states, representing a total of 78 submitted artworks. Our juror selected 30 pieces by 21 artists for inclusion in the exhibit. The exhibit will be on display through Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV.
Join us in celebrating these artists at the Awards Reception on Sunday, May 10 (Mother’s Day) from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to view the exhibit, meet participating artists, and enjoy an afternoon of art and community.
Art Exhibits Around the Region
Continuing Through May 26
Line, Shape, Form and Color. THE Potomac River Artists Guild which consists of Local artists from Maryland, Pennsylvania and Maryland will be exhibiting FINE ART at the WCAC gallery in Hagerstown, MD. March 26 thru May 26, 2026 At WCAC 27 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD. 11 am to 7pm Tuesday thru Saturday; Potomac River Artists Guild. None. 3043768103; or monicawilkins50 (at) gmail.com
May 28 – July 28
Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association: Light & Shadows Provide Inspiration. The GFAA shows off their current works in both the Main and Michael G Callas Charitable Trust galleries. At Washington County Arts Council. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-7pm; Washington County Arts Council. Free. (301) 791-3132; https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/2026-exhibits or gallerymanager (at) washingtoncountyarts .com
Special Event
May 23
Spring Market at Blue Goose Pottery. Join us for a celebration of the 10th anniversary of Blue Goose Pottery with a display of spring and summer pottery. 10% discount on all purchases the day of the market, along with a door prize drawing at the end of the day. At 7278 Hedgesville Road, Hedgesville WV 25427. Saturday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm; Blue Goose Pottery. Free. ; www.bluegoosepottery.com or bluegoosepottery (at) gmail.com
Music
May 16 and May 17 May 16 “America 250″ Choral Concert. The Berkeley Community Chorus celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a performance of Randall Thompson’s “Testament of Freedom”, a setting of the writings by Thomas Jefferson. America’s patriotic songs will be performed including “God Bless America”, “Battle Hymn of the Republic”, “America the Beautiful”, and a medley of the official songs of America’s military. Some of our well-known state songs and folksongs are also in the program. Adult $15, Senior 60+ $10. Advance tickets from a chorus member or purchased online Adult $12 Senior 60+ $8. 540-431-8422; www.berkcommchorus.org or jpoland47 (at) gmail .com
May 17: This concert will also be performed at 4:00 pm on May 17 at the MAC Ice House in Berkeley Springs with admission by donation at the door.
May 30 -31
“DOUBLES ANYONE?” Osvaldo Golijov (Born 1960) — Last Round; Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) — Concerto for two violins in D minor, Heather Austin-Stone, violin Salvatore Amadeo, violin, Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) —Serenade for Strings, Op. 22
This concert begins with a fiery homage by Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov to tango legend Astor Piazzolla, written for double string quartet with a bass added as arbiter. Bach’s beloved concerto for two violins with three movements from haunting to uplifting to vigorous. We close the concert and our season with Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings, a richly romantic work for string orchestra. At Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, Shepherdstown, WV. 7:30 pm Saturday, May 30; 3:00 pm Sunday, May 31. Friends of Music, Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra. $40. 717-360-2636; friendswv.org or info (at) friendswv .org
Dance
May 2
May Contra Dance in Shepherdstown. Contra dance with a fine variety of dances to the music of Terpsichore, with Elke Baker, (fiddle), Liz Donaldson (piano), and Ralph Gordon (bass). Caller: Greg Flock. War Memorial Building, Shepherdstown. 7:30 to 10:30 PM; Shepherdstown Music and Dance. $15 nonmembers, $12 members (cash or check). (304) 263-2531; https://smad.us or upperpotomac (at) gmail .com
May 28 – 30
Cinderella ballet. Classic ballet based on the fairytale, presented by the Old Opera House Arts Centre. At Old Opera House – Charles Town . 7:00pm Thursday & Friday & 2:30pm Saturday; Old Opera House Theatre Co. & Arts Centre. $24 adult, $21 Senior, $17 Youth. 3047254420; https://www.oldoperahouse.org/ or ooh (at) oldoperahouse .org
June 4 – 6
Dance, Just Dance! Annual Dance Recital – dances include Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Preschool and Broadway .At Old Opera House – Charles Town. 7:00pm Thursday & Friday, 2:30pm Saturday; Old Opera House Theatre Co. & Arts Centre. $24 Adult, $21 Senior, $17 Youth. 3047254420; https://www.oldoperahouse.org/ or ooh (at) oldoperahouse .org
Theatre
Through May 3
The musical, SHE LOVES ME . An intimate and touching show with music by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof) and book by Joe Masteroff (Cabaret), She Loves Me is considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written At Old Opera House – Charles Town, WV . 8:00pm Friday & Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday; Old Opera House Theatre Co., Inc.. $24 Adult, $21 Senior/Military/College, $17 Student. 3047254420; https://www.oldoperahouse.org/ or ooh (at) oldoperahouse .org
May 22 – 31
Steel Magnolias . Based on the acclaimed motion picture. This beloved play tells the story of six women in a beauty salon sharing their joys and sorrows, they form a bond that is as strong as steel. Live 2 hour stage performance on the historic Apollo Civic Theatre stage. Friday & Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2:30pm. $17- $22. 304-263-6766; apollocivictheatre.org or act (at) apollocivictheatre .org
June 19 – 21
26th Annual New Voice Play Festival. Four new one-act plays each evening. The audience votes to determine the winner of the festival. At Old Opera House – Charles Town. 8:00pm Friday & Saturday; 2:30pm Sunday; Old Opera House Theatre Company, Inc. $24 Adult, $21 Senior, $17 Youth. 3047254420; https://www.oldoperahouse.org/ or ooh (at) oldoperahouse .org
Artist Opportunities
June 18 – August 2
CALL FOR ARTISTS:
Summer Painting & Pastel Exhibition: Celebrate the beauty of summer.
Let the season inspire you and put your colors on full display. This is a non-juried community art exhibition celebrating summer and the colors that define the season. Artists over the age of 18 working in any painting and pastel media are welcome. No jury. No pressure. Just creative expression and community connection! Bring your work, ready to hang, to the Berkeley Art Works and complete the entry form. There will be a $10 fee per piece, maximum 3 pieces per artist, payable on delivery. Works must be framed or professionally presented. Information on delivery and particulars, visit our web site. At Berkeley Art Works, 116 N Queen St., Martinsburg, WV. Thursday – Sunday from 11am; https://berkeleyartswv.org/berkeley-arts-council-exhibitions
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We hope you find the information in our arts bulletin interesting and helpful. The Berkeley Arts Bulletin seeks to publicize arts events throughout the reason. While activity in the past year has been limited for obvious reasons, the Arts Council is working to adapt our services and activities and we continue to look forward to a return to an active arts community in the Eastern Panhandle and the surrounding communities. If you live in the Panhandle and value this service, please consider joining the Berkeley Arts Council or renewing if you are not currently a member. Your support will help ensure that we will be able to continue to “Amplify the Arts” for arts organizations, individual artists, and the art-loving public throughout the region. Please visit https://berkeleyartswv.org/join-us/
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