Causes: Arts & Culture

Mission: To inspire creativity, learning and wonder through experiences in the arts and sciences for all people of West Virginia and the region.

Results: Nearly 190,000 general public, members and school-based visitors take part in the Clay Center's museum, performing arts, and other educational programming annually.

Programs: The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is a 240,000 square foot venue that houses performing arts, visual arts and sciences under one roof - one of the few of its kind in the country. The Clay Center, which is the product of a decade of planning, opened in 2003 as part of a major project to revive downtown Charleston, WV while serving as a cultural and educational resource for students and citizens statewide. Over the past 15 years, the Clay Center has served more than 2 million people onsite and through its community outreach activities. By providing multiple high-impact STEAM exhibits and flexible learning environments, relevant curriculum, diverse performances and world-class visual art, the Clay Center enhances the state's cultural landscape and enriches the lives of all West Virginians. Additionally, the Clay Center is one of the preeminent economic engines for the Kanawha Valley and West Virginia.