Featured: Appalachian Artist Membership Exhibit 2025
Educational Programs
BARC's Educational Programs are designed to inspire your child's creativity, self-discovery, and unforgettable performances!
The Paine Gallery
The Paine Gallery of Fine Art, located on the 1st floor of the Bluefield Arts Building, features exhibits and art galleries from nationally recognized artists and regional and historical collections.
Community Development
As a real estate developer, BARC works to restore historical buildings and bring revitalization to the community.
About BARC
Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corporation
BARC has been named the 2024 Governor's Arts Organization of the Year by the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History.
The Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corporation (BARC) is an arts-focused and community-based not-for-profit organization.
BARC’s mission is to use the arts to create opportunities for education, employment, and entertainment in downtown Bluefield, West Virginia.
Our Programs
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Lessons in Film Education
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Music Across the Years
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Family in Youth Theater Program
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STEAM Program, Math & Technology
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Community Development
Community Development
Real estate development, job creation, and innovative financing in support of the arts
BARC is dedicated to leveraging the power of the arts to enrich the fabric of downtown Bluefield, West Virginia.
These projects include the restoration of the Historic Granada Theater, two state-of-the-art theaters at Raleigh Street Cinemas, and the renovation and reopening of the Paine Gallery.
The Theater was modernized in 1949 to the plans of architect E. H. Geissler. The theater was built for vaudeville acts and brought many talents to the area such as Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Greer Garson.
The Granada Theatre opened January 2, 1928, with Mary Astor in "Rose of the Golden West."
Paine Gallery
Art Exhibits 2025
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Oct - Dec 01, 2025
BARC proudly presents, Pieces, a new mixed-media exhibition by local artist Scott Pitt, opening October 16, 2025, in the Paine Gallery. This show of work features Pitt's abstract pieces that evoke a sense of memory, places, and feelings for the viewer.
Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, October 16th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
See the exhibit from October 16 through December 1, 2025.
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