We have many events going on throughout the year, check out our calendar to help plan your visit.
“Wide Open Spaces” Art Exhibit
Dec. 1- Jan. 15
The Gallery at Towngate
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Our latest news and blog posts
By Phyllis Sigal First, there was “Empty Step,” created in the 1980s. Then there was Oglebay Institute’s “The Prosers.” And … Continue reading Spoken Word Program Puts Women Writers in the Spotlight
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By Phyllis Sigal It was in the wee hours of a spring morning in 1993 when the iconic Sweeney punch … Continue reading Crystal Clear Improvements to Oglebay Institute’s Glass Museum
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Each year near the end of the summer season, friends, members, and supporters of the nonprofit, arts, nature, and cultural … Continue reading A Lavish Party to Support the Arts: OI’s Annual Board Benefit August 19
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Oglebay Institute’s Parcel Players close their summer season with Aurand Harris’ family play “The Orphan Train.” You can see the … Continue reading “THE ORPHAN TRAIN” STOPS AT TOWNGATE THEATRE
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Oglebay Institute was formed in 1930 when a group of like-minded citizens with a vision and the philanthropy of the Oglebay family, came together to contribute to the joy of living by creating cultural, educational and recreational programming in Oglebay Park and expanding to serve the city of Wheeling & Upper Ohio Valley.
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Programs are made possible by the generous support of our members & sponsors and with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.
