Poetry and Art: Saturday, April 12, 6 p.m.

Join us at the PAC for a special event celebrating National Poetry Month, where the worlds of verse and visual art converge. The public is cordially invited to the Main Gallery on April 12 at 6 p.m. as poets and artists come together to reveal their collaborative masterpieces.

Poets submitted their verses, which were then selected by artists who created original artworks inspired by the chosen poems. On April 12, the creators behind these complementary pieces will gather at the PAC to share their work through poetry readings and art presentations.

This event is open to the public and free of charge but donations are accepted at the door. Guests can enjoy snacks and refreshments while experiencing the artistic atmosphere. The Art Center's galleries and artist market gift shop will also be open, offering attendees the opportunity to explore additional works of creativity.

Thanks to West Virginia Central Credit Union and Farnsworth Law Offices for helping to support this very special event!

Portrait Artist Caper: Saturday, April 26th, 5:00 p.m.

A caper is afoot! 12 artists, 4 sitters, 2 hours!

Get ready for a night of live portrait artistry like no other! The PAC Portrait Artist Caper is back on April 26, 2025, bringing together an incredible lineup of talented artists who will create portraits in real-time. But here’s the twist—they won’t know who their sitter is until the event begins and the audience will select crazy challenges thrown at them.

Click on our PORTRAIT ARTIST CAPER PAGE to learn more about this event and to meet our artists and vote for your favorite sitter(s).

CALL FOR ENTRIES: REGIONAL 2025

The Art Center and United Bank welcome WVU Medicine Camden Clark as the prize sponsor for this biennial exhibit, open to all artists who live within 100 miles of Parkersburg. WVU Medicine Camden Clark’s mission and vision are led by the standards of behavior called the “4 Cs:” COMPASSION, COMMUNICATION, COMMITMENT and COMPETENCE. They seek to share these four “Cs” with our creative community. COMPASSION is the select theme for this year. The theme for Regional 2025 is R.E.S.P.E.C.T.  

Opening Reception & Awards: Friday, July 18, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Reception is free for artists and ONE guest.  Additional guests, $10 per person. Children under 12, no charge.

Click on our REGIONAL 2025 PAGE to learn more about how to enter.

Tastes & Tunes: Saturday, July 12, 7-10 pm

Tastes and Tunes is back for another great night under the Edison lights on the 700 block of Market Street. This fundraiser for the Parkersburg Art Center will take place from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday July 12th and will happen rain or shine because the PAC is BIG and we can move this whole party indoors if we have to.

Your online reservation will get you a concert, a full catered meal, yard games, coffees and teas and other non-alcoholic beverages.

We are planning an evening of good food, good music and good company. This will be the fifth year for this event that combines the relaxation of a summer evening under the stars with a little fundraising to support our exhibits, public art projects and arts outreach programs.

ArtOberfest 2025: Saturday, October 11, 5-9 p.m.

ArtOberfest and Chalk the Block are coming to the Parkersburg Art Center on Saturday, October 11th, offering a day full of art, music, and activities. The events are centered on the 700 and 800 blocks of Market Street. The day kicks off with Chalk the Block, from 1-5 p.m., where artists will create temporary chalk artwork on the sidewalks. Attendees can walk through the block, watch the artists at work, and vote for their favorite pieces, with prizes awarded for the top creations.

From 5-9 p.m. that day the 700 block will come to life with local artists demonstrating their craft and selling their work. Come prepared to shop!

The evening also features live music with performances from several local musician. Food and drinks will be available from local favorites. Have your dinner under the Edison Lights!

The Parkersburg Art Center and PAC713 Market will be open throughout the event, allowing visitors to explore the Holly Cole exhibit and shop in the gift store. A Lego building station and a Discovery World-sponsored kids activity will also be available from 5-7 p.m.

If it rains, the event will move indoors to the Parkersburg Art Center because our building is big and designed for parties!

Private Painting and Pottery Parties

The Parkersburg Art Center offers private painting or pottery parties. These are perfect for team building, a staff retreat, gatherings with friends, celebratory events, and birthdays. With a minimum of five participants, we can bring your creative event to life—just email info@parkersburgartcenter.org with your request. Please start making those plans AT LEAST three weeks in advance so we can schedule an instructor!