Crankies are hand-cranked “paper movies”—moving panoramic scrolls brought to life with live music and storytelling. Part visual art, part performance, they create a kind of low-tech magic that unfolds scene by scene.
This inaugural festival brings together over 20 visual artists, musicians, and storytellers from West Virginia and beyond. Featured artists include Katherine Fahey and Dan Van Allen (The Lantern Sisters, Maryland), Lindsay McCaw and Hannah Lewis (Michigan), and Peter Stevenson (Wales), alongside a wide range of regional performers.
Each show features a different lineup of crankies—so no two performances are the same!
📍 Monongalia Arts Center
107 High St, Morgantown, WV
📅 Performance Schedule
• Friday, May 30 at 7 PM
• Saturday, May 31 at 4 PM
• Saturday, May 31 at 7 PM
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly (recommended ages 8+)
🎟️ Reserve your seat: bit.ly/morgantowncrankie
Come experience storytelling, music, and visual art in a format that’s both simple and completely unforgettable.
Event Venue
Monongalia Arts Center, 107 High St, Morgantown, WV 26505-5412, United States











