Lewisburg, West Virginia – Carnegie Hall invites the community to the Carnegie Hall Artwalk on Friday,
May 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. ArtWalk events at Carnegie Hall are free and offer visitors the opportunity to
explore a wide variety of original works by local and regional artists, all set in a world-class historical
venue.
Visitors are encouraged to immerse themselves in the arts while enjoying live music by John Maddy,
complimentary light refreshments, and a cash bar. Each exhibit rotation features creative collaborations
and three separate galleries showcasing unique work in multiple mediums, ranging from contemporary
portraits in oil to heirloom level craft arts.
The Lobby Gallery will feature Kelly McQuain, a writer, artist and college professor who grew up in West
Virginia and now lives in Philadelphia. As an artist, McQuain’s work has appeared in comics, book covers,
illustrations and fine art.
The Old Stone Room will showcase the work of Fred Hays. Frederick Hays is an award-winning artist
known for his innovative use of light and color to illuminate and define space to capture contrasting
perspectives. As a native of West Virginia, his paintings reflect the history and culture of rural Appalachia
as well as the dynamics of nature and life experiences.
Misty Murray-Walkup and Tia Walkup will present an art exhibit in the Museum Gallery. Misty Murray-
Walkup is a self-taught artist and illustrator with over 30 years of experience. A lifelong resident of
Greenbrier County, WV, she has a passion for realism. Her favorite subject is animals, especially wildlife.
Tia Walkup is from Crichton, WV, received a master’s degree of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) at Marshall
University, and now lives in Huntington, WV.
The exhibits run through the end of June and are free and open to the public, Monday through Friday,
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, please visit carnegiehallwv.org, call (304) 645-7917, or stop by
the Hall at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV.
