Crosscurrents at Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center is a juried multi-media exhibition featuring top regional artists.

Each year, dozens of artists vie for a chance to exhibit in this long-running annual show. A guest juror chooses the works for the exhibit and cash prizes are awarded to winning artists.

Crosscurrents is on display through July 2. Regular gallery hours are 9am-5pm Monday through Friday and 10am-4pm Saturday. Admission is free.

Sponsored by United Bank.

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Stifel Center Art Exhibit Season

A vibrant public space accessible to everyone, the Stifel Fine Arts Center showcases the work of established and emerging artists. Year-round, changing exhibits encourage enjoyment and appreciation of visual art through direct engagement with original works in traditional and non-traditional mediums.

Exhibits provide a platform for critical thinking, stimulate learning about art and the creative process and challenge viewers to expand the definition of art and reflect on the role of art in society.

Exhibits are free and open to the public to tour.

2021-22 Exhibition Season:

• July 15 – Sept. 4, 2021: Aqueous 2021: The National Juried Exhibition of the W. Va. Watercolor Society
• Sept. 12 – Oct. 29, 2021: Jay Stock: Visions of Our Native American Heritage
• Nov. 5 – Dec. 23, 2021: Holiday Art Show & Sale
• Jan. 20 – Feb. 26, 2022: 33rd Annual Regional Student Art Exhibition
• Mar. 10 – Apr. 30, 2022: Robert Singleton
• May 12 – July 2, 2022: Crosscurrents

About the Stifel Fine Arts Center

Housed in the historic Edemar Mansion, the 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.