Gary Bowling's House of Art in Bluefield, West Virginia

Gary Bowling's House of Art in Bluefield, W.Va., is one of the trippiest art havens in all of West Virginia. Everywhere you turn, public or private, something artistic, odd, wonderful or eye-catching catches your attention. And since Bowling and crew spend most of their waking hours there, tinkering, altering and updating, the place never looks the same way twice if you go back a couple weeks later. A highly recommended art odyssey if you are ever within striking distance of Bluefield. NOTE: You can watch a higher-definition version of this video, with image movement, at: http://media.cnpapers.com/houseart/

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Entertainment

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• art
• west virginia
• Appalachia
• Bluefield
• Gary Bowling
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[doogabeka]

Thank you. You enter another world entirely when you walk into Gary's House of Art.

[kittennck]

Great video:]

[douglaseye]

Thanks. Good idea on the magazine coverage. It is indeed a trippy place, worth a visit if you are at all within reach of it.

[marmas58ink]

Wow. Wonder stuff. Some very good art is shown here. Color me surprised... and Bluefield Proud! - Compliments go to the video makers as well, very well done.

You ought to try and get WVVA in to do a piece on this (though they wouldn't do it justice... I have no doubt). Maybe a magazine like Art in America. It deserves more recognition.

[xstlvr62]

I'm originally from Bluefield and I think it's fantastic that such a place like exists. I'll check it out next time I'm in town.

[douglaseye]

Dear Shelia: You are welcome. It is truly an innovative place in a town in need of such. Shows how a handful of dedicated folks can raise the spirits and energy in the midst of trying times.

Douglas

[mycaddi326]

I walk/ drive past this place almost everyday and I've always wanted to go in and check it out because I love the art that's displayed in the window. One day I'll get my nerve up and gather a few of my friends and we'll have to check it out! Great info!!

[rustydusty40]

good ol bluefield...

[THAMUTHASHIP]

yea im a local here in bluefield the house of art is amazing i love it for the fact that he lets anyone who plays music get on stage and play small sets everyweek thank you gary

[SheilaScarborough]

Thanks for highlighting how one dedicated guy or gal can make things happen in a small town (or anywhere, really.)