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Arts at Armory Park
Join Passion Works Studio, Arts West, and UpCycle Ohio at Arts at Armory Park on Saturday, April 24th, 2021, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Reflect on the past year… Read More
Fearless: Women’s Journeys to Self-Empowerment
A spoken word event. In seeking to lift women’s voices, and inspired by the #MeToo movement, editor Cat Pleska, for Mountain State Press, collected essays, stories, and poems from 30… Read More
Bingo Fundraiser for Athens County Humane Society
Join us for our first Bingo Fundraiser!! Lots of amazing prizes from local businesses! Snacks ~ Yummy Baked Treats ~ Beverages ~ Prizes! Come Have Fun while helping us raise… Read More
Arts West’s Cat Art Show Opens March 7, Premieres New Arts West Logo
By: Emily Votaw
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Master pet painter Stephen Huneck once said that most anyone would rather see a painting of a pet they knew well than a masterpiece by any artist. This statement is… Read More
An Evening With Jonathan Richman at Arts West Feb. 27
Stuart’s Opera House presents Jonathan Richman on Wednesday, February 27 at 8 p.m. at Arts West in Athens, Ohio and tickets are on sale now! Jonathan Richman has been writing… Read More
Appalachian Folk Medicine Show
Hello! People’s Pop Up is a group of SE Ohio makers who come together to create events that inspire a love of community, support local businesses and generate funds for… Read More
Southeast Ohio Musical Lending Library Workshop Series Kicks Off Feb. 24
By: Emily Votaw
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Arts/West, Stuart’s Opera House, and the Athens County Foundation are collaborating to present the Southeast Ohio Musical Lending Library Musical Workshop Series, which will kick off on Sunday, February 24… Read More
First Annual New Years Extravaganza
Do not miss the premier New Years event in the Athens area! SEORA (Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance) is hosting the first annual New Years Extravaganza at Arts West. Tickets… Read More
Personal Safety and Prevention for Children
CHILDREN/Parents/Caregivers: • Teaching kids to say NO to Unwanted Touching • Standing Up to Bullies • Home Safety •
Personal Safety and Prevention for Teens
Topics covered: How to Get and Give Consent • Up-Stander Intervention • Personal Safety & Self Defense •
PRISM LGBT Art Program Provides Support, Art to LGBT Youth
By: Rachael Beardsley
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Each Monday afternoon, LGBT youth and allies gather at Arts West for activities that provide a sense of community for kids who may struggle to find people they can relate… Read More
Annual Autumnal Cat’s Pajamas Fundraiser for Arts West Nov. 1-3
Now celebrating its 10th year, the Cat’s Pajamas Clothing Exchange is a biannual fundraiser for Arts West, a non-profit arts organization run by The City of Athens Arts, Parks and… Read More
Personal Safety and Prevention Workshops
Personal Safety and Prevention Workshops at Arts/West beginning Monday Oct. 15. THREE different sessions, all on the 3RD Monday of each month: ADULTS/All Genders: Monday, Oct. 15 – Questions and… Read More
SEO Musical Lending Library to Open Oct. 14 at Arts West
The Southeast Ohio Musical Lending Library Opening will take place Sunday, October 14, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Arts West. The SEO Musical Lending Library is a project of… Read More
1st Sunday Contra Dances
1st Sunday Contra Dances, Starting Sept. 2nd 6:30pm Beginners Lesson 7-9pm Dance
First Ever Athens Community Art and Music Festival Aug. 17-18
By: Emily Votaw
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Scott Winland of Blackout Booking and The Union and Kelly Lawrence of ARTS/West are doing what they can to make Athens an “arts destination.” The duo are two of the… Read More
ARTS/West to Present Poets & Writers Read-Around Aug. 9
ARTS/West is pleased to partner with Athens Poet Laureate, Kari Gunter-Seymour, to host an evening of food, fellowship and spoken word, the Poets & Writers Read-Around Potluck. The event will be… Read More
Poets and Writers Read Around Potluck
Poets and Writers Read Around Potluck, a Athens Poet Laureate Event, on Thursday, August 9th at 5:30pm. Poets, storytellers, musicians – all are welcome to an evening of food, fellowship and spoken word…. Read More
All Ages, Entirely Free Appalachian Music Week July 30 – August 3 at Stuart’s
By: Emily Votaw
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July 30 through August 3 Stuart’s Opera House will be offering an entirely free, inter-generational Appalachian music week, featuring workshops for various Appalachian instruments, a free lunch with vegan and… Read More
July State Street ArtWalk Slated for July 5
Returning for the second time, State Street Art Walk is excited to announce the launch of its July walk down the street! Produced in collaboration with Arts West, South East… Read More
‘Let Your Geek Flag Fly:’ Geek Week Takes Over Athena Cinema May 6-11
By: Emily Votaw
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May 6 through May 11 will mark the very first Geek Week at the Athena Cinema, featuring screenings of some beloved geek culture films. The weeklong screening series is a… Read More
Calliope Feminist Choir Spring Concert: Hold the Light!
Saturday, May 19, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, May 20, at 4:30 pm, at Arts West. New! – ASL interpreting will be provided. General admission, sliding scale tickets at Farmacy, Passion Works,… Read More
Calliope Feminist Choir Spring Concert: Hold the Light!
Saturday, May 19, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, May 20, at 4:30 pm, at Arts West. New! – ASL interpreting will be provided. General admission, sliding scale tickets available at Farmacy, Passion… Read More
Jim Volk to Put on Educational Performance at ARTS/West March 11
Ohio-based guitarist Jim Volk will be performing and discussing his solo guitar compositions arrangements, as well as various techniques, practices and philosophies on Sunday, March 11 at ARTS/West starting at… Read More
‘Emergence: the Sacred Feminine Dances Once More’ Feb. 17-18
By: Emily Votaw
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It was over 10 years ago that Athens-based musician Megan Cameron was inspired to create Emergence: the Sacred Feminine Dances Once More, a performance piece that will be staged at… Read More