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CREATIVE COMMUNITY

Our origins are in community storytelling and from the start, the mission of Clutch Collective has been to celebrate local culture, creativity, and community in our corner of Appalachia. Here you’ll find more than just updates from our shop - you’ll find stories about public art installations, local artists, creative organizations, and local small businesses that contribute to our creative economy. We are active participants in our local and regional art scene and we love to shine a light on the growing artistic movement we are witnessing in our community.

Artist Alley Call for Artists
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Artist Alley Call for Artists

Downtown PKB’s Arts and Culture Committee invites local artists and community members to participate in a new downtown project and create a more visually appealing Parkersburg. Located between 6th and 7th Streets, Artist Alley will feature a gallery of artwork created by contributing artists.

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Art & Business: An Interview with Bobby Rosenstock
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Art & Business: An Interview with Bobby Rosenstock

After fifteen years as a full-time artist, Bobby Rosenstock of JustAJar Design Press has learned a thing or two about the art of running an art business. We asked Bobby to talk with us about wearing both hats, dealing with burnout, finding inspiration, and maintaining a healthy balance.

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Storybook Mural Adds Color to Community
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Storybook Mural Adds Color to Community

There’s a new public art installation adding color and vibrancy to the corner of 5th and Washington Streets in Marietta, thanks to the Marietta Main Street Public Art Committee. Designed by local artist Alaina Pellett, the vinyl mural wraps the 6’ tall electrical box with intricate storybook scenes that were hand-illustrated in colored pencil.

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Artful Reads: Our Curated Art Magazines
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Artful Reads: Our Curated Art Magazines

We might be living in a digital age, but the print magazine is far from dead. In fact, there seem to be more indie art publications now than ever before. We’re proud to carry a collection of unique, artful magazines for readers of all ages! Here’s a look at what we stock in the shop.

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Shop Hop Pop-Up with Logan Schmitt
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Shop Hop Pop-Up with Logan Schmitt

Clutch Collective, an art retail shop located in downtown Marietta, is hosting a special pop-up event with West Virginia illustrator Logan Schmitt on Saturday, March 23rd from 12:00 to 4:00 pm as part of Marietta Main Street’s Shop Hop event.

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A Galentine’s to Remember
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A Galentine’s to Remember

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Galentine’s Party with Wit & Whimzy! I don’t know if we’ve ever had so much fun with an event. We loved spending our Galentine’s Day with you and catching up with so many friends.

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Celebrate Galentine’s in Downtown Marietta
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Celebrate Galentine’s in Downtown Marietta

Wit & Whimzy and Clutch Collective MOV, two boutique shops in downtown Marietta, are hosting their first Galentine’s Event on Tuesday, February 13th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Located at 154 and 152 Front Street, the two shops are partnering with local businesses Sips Coffee Truck and Honey Bun Bakery to sweeten the event.

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide
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2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Gift Ideas from Clutch Collective to help you wrap up your holiday shopping with ease. Plus, we’re open seven days a week now through Christmas Eve with extended shopping hours to make it even easier for you to check off that list!

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Shop Pop-Up with West Virginia Artist Nevada Tribble
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Shop Pop-Up with West Virginia Artist Nevada Tribble

Clutch Collective hosted a special event with West Virginia artist Nevada Tribble for Marietta Main Street’s First Friday on October 6. A native of Elkins, WV, Nevada uses her artwork to explore a variety of materials and methods, including fiber arts and paper-making. Many of her pieces were created using her custom-built sewing bicycle.

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