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About Us

Umbrella Arts is an arts education facility. Our curriculum includes a range of artistic learning opportunities such as visual arts, dance, vocal and instrumental music, acting, stagecraft, creative writing and more. Umbrella Arts provides elevated instruction experiences in a non-competitive, conservatory-style environment with pre-professional and recreational development programs. Umbrella Arts training encourages self confidence while cultivating and inspiring mental and physical health in young artists in the West Virginia community.

Upcoming Events at Umbrella Arts

 
 UPCOMING EVENTS!! 

Spring Semester Classes Begin Monday January 5

Bring A Friend To Class Week
Monday Jan 26 - Saturday Jan 31
 
Family Participation Week
Monday Feb 9 - Saturday Feb 14
 
Brookhaven Evening of The Arts 
No Class - Friday March 27 
 
Spring Break - No Classes!
Wednesday April 1 - Tuesday April 7
*classes resume Wed April 8*
 
Last Week of Spring Classes
Monday April 20 - Saturday April 25
 
In-Studio Dress Rehearsal for Annual Showcase Performers
*not mandatory, but highly encouraged* 
*takes place at Umbrella Arts!*
Wednesday April 29 @ 5:30-7:30pm
More details to come! 
 
Dress Rehearsal at Botanic Garden for Annual Showcase Performers
*Mandatory!*
*takes place at The Terrace Event Center @WV Botanic Garden!*
Friday May 1 @ 5:30 -8:00pm 
*more detailed information to come - younger dancers will be released prior to 8:00pm.* 
 
Annual Showcase and Gallery Celebration
Saturday May 2 & Sunday May 3
@Terrace Event Center @WV Botanic Garden
2:00-2:30 = Meet & Greet w/ visual artists
2:30 = Performance Showcase begins 
*More detailed information / ticket information to come!* 
 
 Open House Events
Private and group visitations are available year-round upon request.
 
Multipurpose Room Rental
Our multipurpose studio space is acquirable for rental and private instruction for parties! Please inquire for pricing and availability.

 

Creative Classes for All Ages

"Umbrella Arts is an inclusive place for growth. Our unique students will feel safe and supported. We provide guidance for the whole student. Our instruction approach mentors everyone to discover their own strengths and progress as a multi-faceted, developing, compassionate, valuable person through the vehicle of arts education. Our approach empowers young artists with healthy lifelong practices, critical thinking skills, invaluable knowledge, creativity and expressive tools that will enhance their experiences on any future path choice - in the arts and otherwise!"

— Artistic Director, Angela Dennis 

We Proudly Feature
American Harlequin Flooring

We are pleased to offer the industry renowned Harlequin Flexity Sprung flooring and Marley vinyl.

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