This is a repeating eventFebruary 20, 2025 9:00 amFebruary 22, 2025 9:00 am
Ceramics Take Over Wheeling: Immersive 4-Day Ceramics-Focused Experience
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Event Details
Visit Wheeling, WV February 20–23 during Ceramics Take Over Wheeling 2025. This citywide event celebrates ceramic artists and enthusiasts alike. Galleries and venues across the “Friendly City” are excited to
Event Details
Visit Wheeling, WV February 20–23 during Ceramics Take Over Wheeling 2025. This citywide event celebrates ceramic artists and enthusiasts alike.
Galleries and venues across the “Friendly City” are excited to showcase the very best in contemporary and traditional ceramic art during this newly organized four-day experience.
Attend workshops, sit in on artist demos and talks, explore the city through eight art exhibits, and end your trip with a Pottery Throwdown. Visit our unique local restaurants and taverns and fall in love with Oglebay Park and the historic charm of Wheeling.
Special lodge packages are available at Wilson Lodge in the world-class Oglebay Park. Enjoy beautiful accommodations, breakfast each day, admission to artist demonstrations, talks and an exciting Pottery Throwdown competition as well as two exclusive meet-and-greet cocktail parties.
Learn more at www.ceramicstakeoverwheeling.com
Earth & Fire: A National Ceramic Art Exhibition
A signature event of Ceramics Take Over Wheeling is Earth & Fire 2025— a national juried exhibition featuring a collection of pieces created from earth and fired for lasting form and beauty.
The show offers $7,000 total in cash prizes, including a top prize of $4,000.
Admission is free. Donations accepted.
The exhibition is on display February 22—March 29, 2025.
Regular gallery hours are 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday and 10am-4pm, Saturday. Evening hours dependent on classes and special events.
Sponsored by United Bank.
Opening Reception
Join us at 6:30pm Saturday February 22, 2025 for the opening reception of Earth & Fire 2025. Explore the exhibition, discover who the winning artists are, enjoy refreshments, and shop the Pop Up Mug Shop for one-of-a-kind ceramic mugs created by featured artists.
Admission is free for the opening reception.
Register online or call 304-242-7700 to attend the opening reception. RSVPs are appreciated, but not required. All are welcome.
About the Stifel Fine Arts Center
Housed in the historic Edemar Mansion and part of the nonprofit Oglebay Institute, Stifel Fine Arts Center is a treasure trove for artistic expression and personal fulfillment. As a public arts center, the community can enjoy our galleries, classrooms and performance spaces. Artists, art lovers, students, educators and families gather here to connect and engage in creative pursuits.
Tour our art galleries and see the work of local, regional and national artists. You can take a class in painting, pottery, jewelry making and more. Our classes and workshops provide knowledge and tools to explore the visual arts.
Attend a jazz concert, wine tasting or craft beer event. The elegant setting is ideal for date nights and evenings out with friends.
Time
February 21, 2025 9:00 am(GMT-05:00)