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Lunch specials, snacks, pre-performance dining and much more! [more...]
WHAT IS THE CLAY CENTER? The 240,000 square foot Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences - West Virginia opened on July 12, 2003. [more...]
A birthday party at the Clay Center is a unique way to celebrate your child's special day. [more...]
THE MEETING SITE OF CHOICE- Looking for the perfect place to hold your next function? In addition to offering programming for the general public, the Clay Center can be rented for special events of all types. [more...]
The Clay Center has a wide variety of beautiful spaces available to rent. We can accommodate the smallest gathering to groups of 1,800. [more...]
A listing of the Clay Center's Board of Directors. [more...]
CONTACT US- We want to hear from you! If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, or would like more information about the Clay Center's unique offerings, please contact us. [more...]
The mission of the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences - West Virginia is to be the "center for all." To achieve this important goal, we need to hear directly from you. Please take a moment to complete the feedback form below. Let us know more about [more...]
Contact the staff of the Clay Center. [more...]
TECHNICAL INFORMATION- The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences has two main performance venues, the Maier Foundation Performance Hall and the Walker Theater. [more...]
WE'RE EASY TO FIND AND PARKING IS JUST A CLICK AWAY! [more...]
Learn more about career opportunites and employment at the Clay Center! [more...]
Frequently asked questions and fun Clay Center facts. [more...]
BB&T LITTLE SHOP OF WONDERS- A unique gift selection you won't find anywhere else. [more...]
Hours and admission prices for Clay Center activities. [more...]
Learn more about specials and discounts! [more...]
The Access Fund helps to pay for admission and a portion of transportation costs to Classroom in the Clay Center programs for those schools which qualify. [more...]
How to schedule a group tour at the Clay Center Planning Your Visit [more...]
Let us bring the excitement of art and science to you! Our lively sessions can be geared for any age group, size or budget! [more...]
Let us bring the excitement of art and science to you! Our lively sessions can be geared for any age group, size or budget! Based on state learning content standards and objectives, our outreach programs offer hands–on activities that bring the wonders [more...]
Upcoming School Shows [more...]
Discover the many teacher-training opportunities offered at the Clay Center and off-site as well! These training programs will enrich the curriculum of any classroom by providing unique hands-on experiences for teachers and students on topics ranging [more...]
Student Workshops [more...]
Explore the Clay Center, general information [more...]
A great adventure awaits you, so just sit back in the comfy seats in the ElectricSky™ Theater and feel like you’re part of the larger-than-life films. [more...]
See giant screen films in the Clay Center's ElectricSky Theater. [more...]
The ElectricSky™ transports visitors to distant stars and planets of our solar system during planetarium shows. It houses a star-ball with more than 10,000 stars as the theater’s centerpiece, filling the domed screen with the night sky. Planetarium shows [more...]
The ElectricSky™ Domed Theater is one of the most majestic elements of the Avampato Discovery Museum. The ElectricSky™ Theater houses the only place to experience giant screen films (also called large format films) in the state or region. The theater, [more...]
2008-2009 Clay Center Presents Performance Season [more...]
The Clay Center performance season lineup each year is filled with imaginative, provocative and inspiring performances, exciting theater shows, popular entertainers, dance, comedy and more. [more...]
Check here for fun photos of Clay Center events and programs. [more...]
The Clay Center's Avampato Discovery Museum houses two floors of hands-on science exhibits featuring more than 12,000 square feet of nonstop fun. [more...]
A unique spin on a traditional theme, Milton Gardner’s Earth City explores earth science with particular emphasis on the forces that have shaped West Virginia – water being foremost. Touting the message “Over four and a half billion years in the making!” [more...]
Gizmo Factory is made up of more than 30 exhibits exploring physical science with a particular emphasis on creativity and engineering; sound, light and color; and electricity and magnetism. [more...]
Health Royale includes interactive exhibits exploring health and wellness as well as a larger than life animatronic game show, which allows visitors to play along while testing their knowledge of basic health issues. [more...]
Designed exclusively for children five and under, this area caters to the needs, cognitive growth and interests of young children. [more...]
This is the AvampatoArt.org online gallery [more...]
Current Exhibit Information [more...]
With more than 9,000 square feet of gallery space, the art gallery houses the Museum’s Permanent Collection as well as important, large-scale traveling exhibitions. [more...]
Upcoming Art Exhibitions [more...]
Learn more about our public programs and events, including: family Fun Days, Wee Wednesdays, adult and family workshops, Summer Discovery Camps and much more! [more...]
Membership saves you money while providing you and your family with great benefits! [more...]
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Clay Center Membership saves you money while providing you and your family with great benefits. Memberships also make great gifts for child care providers, co-workers, clients, new neighbors, friends, family and everyone on your list. [more...]
Learn more about Clay Center membership with these frequently asked questions. [more...]
About the Clay Center's Collectors Club [more...]
contact information for the Clay Center's Collectors Club [more...]
This page shows Clay Center Collectors Club Acquisitions for the years 1986-1987 [more...]
This page shows Clay Center Collectors Club Acquisitions for 1988 [more...]
This page shows Clay Center Collectors Club Acquisitions for 1989 [more...]
This page shows Clay Center Collectors Club art acquisitions for 1990 [more...]
This page shows Clay Center Collectors Club Acquisitions for 1991 [more...]
This page shows Clay Center Collectors Club Acquisitions for 1992 [more...]
This page shows Clay Center Collectors Club Acquisitions for the years 1993 - 1994 [more...]
This page shows Clay Center Collectors Club art acquisitions for the years 1995-1999 [more...]
This page shows Clay Center Collectors Club art acquisitions years 2000-2004 [more...]
This page shows Clay Center Collectors Club art acquisitions from 2005 to the present [more...]
join the collectors club [more...]
Learn about the ways in which you can support the Clay Center. [more...]
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Send us your feedback! [more...]
Friends of Clay Center is a membership support group devoted to the future of the organization. Since its inception, Friends has contributed over a half million dollars in much needed educational funding. [more...]
The Clay Center is dedicated to forming partnerships with individuals and companies throughout the state. We want everybody to have an opportunity to promote their products and services through sponsorships at the Clay Center. [more...]
There are many volunteer opportunities at the Clay Center. It is truly a rewarding, exciting and fun oportunity to meet people and to enjoy amazing performances, exhibits and events. [more...]
Ticket information including customer care center hours, telephone information and online ticket purchasing. [more...]
Find an event at the Clay Center using our events calendar. [more...]
Group rates at the Clay Center. [more...]
Performance Hall Seating Charts [more...]
Upcoming events at the Clay Center [more...]
Form submission thank you. [more...]