Pottery Throw Down 2026 "Stifel Style"

Come and watch our four featured artists test their skills in different pottery challenges throughout the afternoon. Purchase raffle tickets and bet on who YOU think will win each challenge for a chance at amazing prizes purchased from around the Take Over! Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar featuring build-your-own Bloody Mary will be included.

Ages: all ages
Meets: Sun. March 1 11:30am-1:30pm Stifel Fine Arts Center
Begins: Sun. March 1
Duration: 2 hours
Instructor(s): Rick Morgan

Admission $35: REGISTER HERE or call 304-242-7700

Ceramics Take Over Wheeling

Visit Wheeling, WV February 26–March 1, 2026 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.

2025-26 Stifel Art Exhibition Season

New Appalachia 2025
July 25– August 30, 2025

Pittsburgh Society of Artists 59th Annual Exhibition
September 11– October 25, 2025

Holiday Art Show and Sale
November 14–December 23, 2025

37th Annual Regional Student Art Exhibition
January 15–February 7, 2026

Earth & Fire 2026
February 28–April 11, 2026

Crosscurrents 2026
April 30–June 13, 2026

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.