(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Secret Agents: A Mission Through Time
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!
CharCon
CharCon offers a unique environment where you can experience new games, introduce your favorites to others, and meet fellow gamers who share your interests.
(SOLD OUT) Painting with Natural Dyes Workshop
Led by one of our 2025 Juliet Art Museum Invitational exhibiting artists, Nichole van Beek, this session will guide you through the process of sourcing natural materials, preparing fabric or paper, cultivating your own dye garden, and creating mordant paints from raw materials to apply to scoured fabric.
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Zombie Apocalypse: Will You Survive?
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Junior Explorers
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!
Sketchfest | Family Fun Day
Step into a world of imagination and creativity at Sketchfest, a special one-day event inspired by the Animationland traveling exhibit at the Clay Center!
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Cryptid Puppetry
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Mini Art Museum
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Junior Scientist
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - VEX Academy
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!
Rock All Day!
Get ready to rock as local musicians take the stage for a special outdoor concert in the Sculpture Garden!
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Animation 101
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Fast & Furious
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!
Modernist Echoes: From Picasso to West Virginia Opening Closing
Modernist Echoes: From Picasso to West Virginia closes August 31, 2025.
Animationland Exhibit Closing
Tracey the pencil dog and her crew guide visitors through the basics of turning a story into an animation at the Clay Center's newest exhibit.
2025 Juliet Art Museum Invitational Closing
The 2025 Juliet Art Museum Invitational closes on September 14, 2025.
THE BOOK OF MORMON
This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word.
Cinderella presented by the World Ballet Company
World Ballet Company’s visually stunning production of Cinderella is performed LIVE by a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, features over 150 hand-sewn radiant costumes, richly detailed hand-crafted sets and sparkling choreography by Marina Kesler.
Dog Man: The Musical
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.
The Psychology of Cults
Hosted by renowned cult interventionist Ashlen Hilliard, this gripping live show takes audiences deep inside the world of cults—how they form, why people join, and what it takes to break free.
MRS. DOUBTFIRE
A hysterical and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds, MRS. DOUBTFIRE is the musical comedy we need right now – one that proves we’re better together.
Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) has redefined classical crossover, captivating global audiences with their signature string renditions of contemporary hits. Featured in Bridgerton and praised by Variety and Nylon, VSQ has brought classical interpretations of pop music into the mainstream. With over 2 billion streams and multiple Billboard-charting albums, their latest tour showcases fresh takes on Taylor Swift’s music, alongside hits from Billie Eilish, BTS, The Weeknd, and Daft Punk.
Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour
Back by popular demand, Straight No Chaser returns to the Clay Center with their chart-topping holiday tour!
NEEDTOBREATHE: The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV is thrilled to announce the return of GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum rock band NEEDTOBREATHE for a powerful live performance on Tuesday, November 11 at 7:30 PM.
Blippi: Join the Band Tour
Global sensation Blippi invites kids to jump, sing, and dance along in the interactive live show in Charleston, WV, on November 19 -- a fun-filled musical adventure for the whole family
DOLLY PARTON’S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL
Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains, this incredibly heartwarming, unforgettable production and amazing cast imagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner of a mining company town, where his callous greed blinds him to the joys and gifts of the season.
MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN
Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef
KINKY BOOTS
The boots are back! KINKY BOOTS will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! Celebrated with six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, a Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album, and London’s Olivier Award for Best Musical, this big-hearted musical hit will have you strutting out of the theater saying “Yeah!”
CLUE
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget!
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Junior Superheroes
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Battle of the Bands
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Space Mysteries
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Make It Work: Fashion
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!
2025 Juliet Art Museum Invitational Opening Reception
The 2025 Juliet Art Museum Invitational opens on June 14, 2025.
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Pirates & Mermaids: Ocean Explorers
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!
Still Life: Drawing from the Collection Closing
Still Life: Drawing from the Collection closes June 8, 2025.
Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventure
Join explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates, known for Discovery Channel’s hit series “Expedition Unknown" and “Josh Gates Tonight”, for an unforgettable evening of adventure with "Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventure."
Brandon Woody Upendo | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
Brandon Woody is a New York Times-featured trumpeter, composer, and educator who began his musical journey at the age of 7. Join us on May 27 for a show you won’t forget.
Animationland Exhibit Opening
Tracey the pencil dog and her crew guide visitors through the basics of turning a story into an animation at the Clay Center's newest exhibit.
Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown
The British Invasion brought us the two most popular rock groups of all time, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, as well as the liveliest debate in rock history - which band is the greatest?
Member Preview: Animationland Exhibit
Join us for an exclusive Member Preview on Friday, May 23, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM, and be among the first to explore this imaginative experience.
Ben Sollee | Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series
Get up close and personal with the band at the Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series at the Clay Center. (Formerly known as Sound Checks)
SCI Talk: Asteroid Detection & Defense
Join us for a thrilling deep dive into the fascinating world of asteroid tracking and detection in the Caperton Planetarium & Theater.
Ron Sowell Album Release presented by Woody Hawley Concert Series
Ron Sowell Album Release concert on May 10th at 7:30 at the Clay Center
Still Life: Drawing from the Collection Opening
Still Life: Drawing from the Collection opens May 10, 2025.
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo with The Vindys
In a pop culture world defined by its perpetual changes, the partnership of singer songwriter Pat Benatar and producer-musician Neil Giraldo has been a potent, steadfast union that has soared to the top of the charts and into fans’ hearts on their own terms.
CHICAGO THE MUSICAL
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change'®
The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here!
Mindscapes: A Journey Through the Brain Exhibit Closing
Step into the fascinating world of the human mind with Mindscapes: A Journey Through the Brain. This interactive exhibit invites visitors to journey through the inner workings of our most complex organ.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Season Finale!
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Collecting and Recollecting: Contemporary Quilts in Western India Closing
Collecting and Recollecting closes April 27, 2025.
Superhero Training Day | Family Fun Day
The Clay Center is transforming into a top-secret Superhero Academy, where young heroes-in-training will test their strength, agility, and quick thinking in a series of exciting challenges.
Michael Minelli | Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series
Get up close and personal with the band at the Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series at the Clay Center. (Formerly known as Sound Checks)
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
ATC The Concert continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world.
Homeschool Days: Artistic Inspirations
Put on your apron today as we draw inspiration from various artists throughout history. We'll learn about the expressive work of Vincent Van Gogh, Helen Frankenthaler, and Wassily Kandinsky and recreate the techniques of these masters.
Psychology of Dogs
Unlock the secrets of your furry friend at our groundbreaking live show, The Psychology of Dogs!