Heroes & Villains Exhibition

Superheroes, Super Villains, and their sidekicks maintain an honored place in the imaginations of people of all ages. Their images, full of power and wonder, fill the Hart Galleries of the Stifel Fine Arts Center during the “Heroes and Villains” art exhibit.

The exhibit is a popular part of the Stifel Center’s permanent collection and was last shown in 2008.

Illustrating how comics are created from sketch to final book, “Heroes and Villains” features original, hand-drawn art from some of the most popular comics of all time, including Superman, Batman, the X-Men, and more. More than a dozen museum-replica sculptures are also on display along with “meet the artist” panels, which highlight the careers of some of the most revered comic book artists such as Stan Lee and Bob Kane.

In addition, this exhibit features comic artwork by Western Pennsylvania illustrator Mark Zingarelli, a freelance illustrator, cartoonist, and writer working in the publishing, design, and entertainment industry. His illustrations and comic strips have appeared in most of the major magazines and newspapers in the U.S.

The exhibit continues through April 30 and is part of Oglebay Institute’s season of changing art exhibits, which is sponsored by United Bank.

The Stifel Fine Arts Center is open 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday and during all classes and public events.

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. 18 – Apr. 30, 2022: Robert Singleton
• Mar. 10-Apr. 30, 2022: Heroes & Villains
• 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.