We have many events going on throughout the year, check out our calendar to help plan your visit.
FREE and Open to the Public! Get to meet our Artists and learn more about their upcoming workshops!
Saturday, April 25th 1-3pm
Crosscurrents 2026 at Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center is a juried multi-media exhibition featuring top regional artists. Crosscurrents 2026 is on display April 30—June 13, 2026.
Add a little sparkle to your life this spring! In this workshop you will make two crystal sun catchers using colorful glass beads and crystals.
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Oglebay Institute was formed in 1930 when a group of like-minded citizens with a vision and the philanthropy of the Oglebay family, came together to contribute to the joy of living by creating cultural, educational and recreational programming in Oglebay Park and expanding to serve the city of Wheeling & Upper Ohio Valley.
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This project is supported with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval of the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval of the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.
