Appalachian Gallery, located in Morgantown’s historic "Sandcastle" building, is the area's largest framing studio, gallery, and gift shop. Since 1987, it has earned a reputation for quality, integrity, and professional custom framing, thanks to its experienced staff. The gallery features a wide variety of art and crafts created by West Virginia artists and artisans. Visitors can enjoy two floors of beautiful displays that include hand-blown glass, stained glass, pottery, woodcrafts, jewelry, fiber crafts, toys, cards, books, soaps, and original art and prints. Many items are handcrafted and locally made, with a special emphasis on regional art. The gallery is known for its warm, inviting atmosphere and stunning setting in a historic home, making it a delightful place to browse and find unique gifts or art for oneself. Notably, the staff, especially Penelyn Van Orange, is praised for their meticulous work in custom framing and their dedication to understanding customer preferences. Overall, Appalachian Gallery offers an impressive collection of fine arts and crafts in a beautiful, historic environment, making it a must-visit destination for art lovers and gift seekers alike.
Great place to find unique pieces! Woman working was very kind and helped me find the perfect gift.
May 2026
Penelyn is a wonderful artist and proprietor of Appalachian Gallery in Morgantown, WV. We found beautiful custom gifts in a historic downtown mansion!
May 2026
Walking in to the Appalachian Gallery is like walking into a museum, you can't decide on what to look at first! And the owner is super friendly and helpful, I look forward to going there to interact with her as much as I do to browse. Highly recommend going there!
