2027 exhibitions and programs
intercollegiate ceramics 2027
The Friends of the Take Over Foundation, in partnership with West Liberty University, will be hosting a national collegiate exhibition of ceramic art in February and March 2027. This exhibit will celebrate and honor the college ceramic artist. The juror will be Earth & Fire 2026 best in show artist Matthew Skelly.
Intercollegiate Ceramics 2027 is the kick-off event for Ceramics Take Over Wheeling, a citywide event celebrating 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 4-day experience.
Click HERE for more information on the Nutting Art Gallery.
cocktail party: meet the artists
The Friends of the Take Over Foundation, Wilson Lodge invite conference goers to a meet-and-greet cocktail party from 9-11 in the Hickman Lounge.
Come celebrate the artists, jurors, and all the folks that make this event happen and kick off the opening night of the Earth & Fire weekend festivities with us!
ceramics demo w/ joey downey
Joey Downey is the winner of Intercollegiate Ceramics 2026 and will be demoing process and discussing form to kick off the weekends programs.
illustrating the ceramic surface w/ matthew skelly
Skelly will discuss technical processes related to underglazing, the strengths and challenges of various illustration methods, and more abstract concepts related to drawing and ideation.
matthew skelly solo exhibition
The Gallery at 2265 is proud to host the ceramic works of Matthew Skelly (Best in Show: Earth & Fire 2026). There will be an artist opening reception on Friday, February 26th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The exhibition will continue through March 2027.
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2265 Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003
christy culp solo exhibition
Artworks Around Town is hosting the ceramic works of Christy Culp. The show will open during the Gallery Hop on Friday, February 26th, 2027 from 5:00 until 7 p.m. in Centre Market. The event is free and open to the public and is a great opportunity to meet this talented artist. The exhibition will continue through March 2027.
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2200 Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003
to untitle: ceramic work by matthew wilhelm
Matthew Wilhelm is a Formalist Potter and Educator. He currently serves as the Turner Teaching Fellow at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. He received his Masters of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Indiana University Bloomington and his Bachelors of Fine Arts in Ceramics with a secondary emphasis in Art History from the University of Wisconsin River Falls.
joey downey solo exhibition
The Wheeling Artisan Center is proud to host the ceramic works of Joey Downey (Best in Show: Intercollegiate Ceramics 2026). There will be an artist opening reception on Friday, February 26th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The exhibition will continue through March 2027.
audra clayton solo exhibition
Friends of the Take Over is excited to add another gallery to the crawl this year. The MOJO will be hosting the ceramic works of Audra Clayton, and the reception will be on Friday, February 26th from 9-10pm to close out the gallery crawl portion of the evening.
keystone kiln wars: an exhibition and cocktail party
The Friends of the Take Over Foundation, and the Wilson Lodge, are proud to showcase the talented ceramic artists of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia as they once again battle for supremacy.
ceramics demo w/ christy culp
ceramics demo with exhibiting artist christy culp
Christy Culp is a studio potter and art educator making functional pottery in her Penn Township studio. Her work is created to bring beauty and pleasure to objects of daily use-- coffee and tea cups, bowls, plates, platters and more. Choose from her ever popular Cherry Ware line or discover a new favorite piece for yourself. The perfect place to find unique gifts. Christy's work can be purchased at Batch and the Saxonburg Coffee Co. in Saxonburg. Please call for hours and check website for upcoming events at the studio and at area festivals.
parts to whole w/ matthew wilhelm
Matthew will discuss his decisions in materials, groggy earthenware and terra sigillata, demonstrate his process of throwing parts to a whole and how saggar firing contributes to finished vessel. He will share conceptual considerations, making processes, firing techniques and recipes.
Q&A w/ alfred ceramic art museum
Friends of the Take Over is excited to have Dr. Benjamin Evans, (The Wayne Higby Director and Principal Curator of the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum), and Wayne Higby, (ceramic artist, Professor Emeritus of Ceramic Art at Alfred University, and former Director of the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum) for a Q&A session
locally centered 2027
Please join us for Locally Centered 2027, a ceramic exhibition focusing on talented local artists, offering a unique perspective on ceramics created right here in our community. Don’t miss the opening reception on February 27th! It continues through March 2027.
earth & fire 2027
The Friends of the Take Over Foundation, in partnership with the Stifel Fine Arts Center invites you to join us from 6:30-8:30pm Saturday, February 27, 2027 for the opening reception of Earth & Fire 2027: A National Ceramic Art Exhibition.
Explore the exhibit, discover who the winning artists are, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. We will have a Facebook Live Stream of the awards ceremony starting around 7:15 p.m. on Oglebay Institute's Facebook page.
The exhibit is on display through March 2027.
Regular gallery hours are 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday and 10am-4pm, Saturday. Evening hours vary, please call 304-242-7700 for more information. Admission is free.
pottery throw down & raffle
Come and watch our 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 available.