Earth & Fire 2025: A National Ceramic Art Exhibition

Earth & Fire 2025 is 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.

In addition to viewing the exhibition, guests can shop the Pop Up Mug Shop for one-of-a-kind ceramic mugs created by featured artists.

Admission is free. Donations accepted.

The exhibition is on display February 22—March 29, 2025 and is part of Ceramics Take Over Wheeling.

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.

Ceramics Take Over Wheeling

Visit Wheeling, WV February 20–23 during Ceramics Take Over Wheeling. 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 openings, 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.

Ceramics Weekend at Oglebay

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

Stifel Center Art Exhibition 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.

2024-25 Stifel Art Exhibition Season

Pittsburgh Watercolor Society Aqueous Open International 2024
September 7– October 25, 2024

Holiday Art Show and Sale
November 15–December 23, 2024

36th Annual Regional Student Art Exhibition
January 16–February 8, 2025

Earth & Fire 2025
February 22–March 29, 2025

Lyrical Abstraction
April 10-May 17, 2025

Crosscurrents 2025
May 29–July 12, 2025

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.