The Huntington Museum of Art will host its fourth annual “HMA Block Party” on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event is part of the 4th Tuesday Tour Series at HMA. Admission to the event is free.
The HMA Block Party offers family fun and a chance to see what is currently on display in the art galleries and C. Fred Edwards Conservatory, which features orchids and tropical and subtropical plants.
“The HMA Block Party is a fun way to visit the Huntington Museum of Art and learn about everything that HMA has to offer the community,” said HMA Director of Education Cindy Dearborn. “As part of our ongoing effort to promote regional artists, we have invited several artisans to take part in the HMA Block Party as well.”
In addition, HMA’s Education Department will offer a free bead art activity in the Education Gallery and a fun selfie station. Also, Bubs on Wheels food truck and Lil Creamer Hawaiian Shave Ice are scheduled to attend the event so that visitors can purchase refreshments. Mountwest Community & Technical College will have an informational table at the HMA Block Party as well. Also, Rick Walker from the West Virginia Electric Auto Association will be on hand to discuss electric vehicles.
Kevin Toney from Silver Run Ranch and their alpacas will be part of the event if weather permits.
Vendors with display tables in HMA’s Virginia Van Zandt Great Hall include Heather Barker of Kaleidoscope Crochet; Emily Stark of Emily’s Flameworked Glass Beads and Jewelry; Lindsay Emmite of Bashful Bee Press; Leslie Norris of Sugar Pop Press; Mateo Fuentes of Art.Monsters.Printmaking; Artworks by Marlee Kaiser of Guillotine Gifts; and art by Zane Pinson.
For more information on events at the Huntington Museum of Art, visit hmoa.org or call (304) 529-2701. HMA is fully accessible.
HMA offers free general admission on Tuesdays when hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free Tuesdays at HMA are generously presented by the City of Huntington Mayor’s Council for the Arts.
West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Graphic by Shannon Cook.
