All Ages · All Welcome · Gloriously Weird

Bringing the town together through art & music.

An all-ages gallery and music venue on Walnut Street, built and run by volunteers. We host open mics, art shows, bands, poetry, workshops, and benefit nights. Walk in and be yourself.

218 Walnut St, Morgantown, WV All ages, always Run by volunteers
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What Happens Here

One big room, a whole lot going on

Art on every wall, a stage, a flea market, and room to wander. Here's what a normal week looks like.

Live Music

Touring acts, local bands, and first-ever sets, on a stage you can reach out and touch.

Art Shows

Walls of work by Morgantown artists, with a new show hung most months.

Open Mic & Poetry

Sign up for five minutes of music, poems, or comedy. All levels, all welcome.

Workshops

Hands-on classes in printmaking, painting, songwriting, and more, taught by local artists.

Fundraisers

Benefit shows for housing, recovery, the environment, and animal rescue.

Studio & Jam Space

A workshop & rehearsal room for artists and bands who just need four walls and a little electricity.

Our Signature Throwdown

Punk Rock Flea Market

Vintage vendors, local artists, and an open mic, on the third Friday of every month.

Every 3rd Friday 5PM – 9PM Free · All-Ages 218 Walnut St Open Mic @ 6PM Artists + Vintage Vendors
Jan 16 Feb 20 Mar 20 Apr 17 May 15 Jun 19 Jul 17 Aug 21 Sep 18 Oct 16 Nov 20 Dec 18

Sponsored by Patty's Artspot Tattoo Studio

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Why We're Here

A creative, DIY kind of place — on purpose

Morgantown Art Party is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit built and run by the people who use it. There's no corporate sponsor and no cover charge to belong — just a room where art and music are for everybody.

A lot of what we do raises money for the issues our neighbors face: homelessness, addiction, the environment, and animal rescue. We put on the show, hang the work, and pass the proceeds along.

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Mark Your Calendar

Coming up next

Full Calendar →
Jun13
7:00 PMOpen Mic

Second Friday Open Mic

Sign-up at 6:30. Music, poetry, comedy, the works. Five minutes or two songs, whichever comes first.

Jun21
8:00 PMLive Music

Summer Solstice Show — 3 Bands

A night of local rock, folk, and noise to kick off summer. Donations at the door support the artists.

Jun28
2:00 PMWorkshop

Screen-Printing 101 (Make a Poster)

Pull your own print to take home. All materials included — beginners absolutely welcome. Suggested $15 donation.

Pitch In

It only works because people show up

Give an hour, a skill, or a few bucks. Any of it helps keep the doors open.

Donate

Every dollar keeps the lights on and the door free. We're a 501(c)(3), so gifts are tax-deductible.

Give Now

Volunteer

Run sound, hang a show, work the door, or pour coffee. No experience needed.

Lend a Hand

Perform or Exhibit

Got a band, a body of work, or a workshop to teach? Pitch us. We're always booking the calendar.

Submit Your Work
From the Community

Why folks keep coming back

★★★★★

"My first-ever show was on that little stage. They make room for people who've never done it before."

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Devon R.Open Mic Regular
★★★★★

"The most welcoming room in Morgantown. All ages, all kinds, no attitude. My kids and my grandma both love it here."

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Maria L.Neighbor & Volunteer
★★★★★

"They hung my paintings when no gallery would even answer my email. This place backs local artists for real."

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Jordan P.Exhibiting Artist

Never miss a show

One email a month with the lineup: open mics, gigs, art openings, and workshops.