Artists Market Place of the Lost River Educational Foundation

05/23/2026

The weather may be chilly and soggy, but our arts and crafts are HOT.

Stop in this weekend to see all our talented artists have to offer. We’re open 11 to 5 today and tomorrow.

See you soon!

05/01/2026

Happy May Day! -

By May 1776, after more than a year of hostilities and several halting attempts to reconcile with King George III and the British Parliament, revolutionaries across the thirteen colonies began taking definitive steps to break permanently from Great Britain. It was a pivotal month in the American sto...

04/17/2026

Calling All Artists and Crafters -

The Lost River Educational Foundation is holding a new members jury on Saturday, April 25, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The jury will be held at the Artists Market Place, which is located at 8937 WV 259, Lost City, West Virginia.This is an excellent opportunity for local artists to market their work among...

04/16/2026

The perfect opportunity to market your work among our vibrant community of artists and loyal shoppers.

For our spring jury, your work will be judged on workmanship, attention to detail, appeal to our customers, and price, as well as competition/compatibility with current members’ items.

More information is available on our website at LostRiverCrafts.com/join.

04/03/2026

Spring Reawakens the Artists Market Place -

After the long cold winter, we are thrilled to announce the Artists Market Place opens today.For the 2026 season, we will be open on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.We have a store full of local arts...

04/02/2026

It’s Opening Weekend!

Stop in and see the amazing offerings our artists have been working on all winter.

Friday, April 3 - 11 am to 5 pm
Saturday, April 4 - 11 am to 5 pm
Sunday, April 5 - 11 am to 3 pm

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03/26/2026

Spring has arrived, and the Lost River Artists Market Place reopens next Friday.

Our returning artists are excited to show off their winter projects.

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03/21/2026

03/21/2026

Check out Andreas Eichin this afternoon between 2 and 4 at and in Wardensville. He’ll be painting with pastels and sharing his love for beauty.

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03/13/2026

Ground Thaws, Creativity Blossoms -

By mid-March 1776, Boston remained occupied by British forces under the command of General William Howe. Following the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775, British troops already garrisoned in the city found themselves trapped as the surrounding countryside rose in rebellion. The newly fo...

12/30/2025

ATTENTION: We are not moving.
It’s our 10th anniversary at this site.
Same Place, Same Time in 2026!
Thank you for your support since 1988~~