The annual Crosscurrents art exhibition has opened at Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center in Wheeling, West Virginia, running through July 12. Now in its 46th year, the show features 92 works selected from over 250 submissions by artists across six states and Washington, D.C. Pittsburgh-based artist Michael Lotenero served as juror, awarding Best in Show to Asha Cabaca for “Unit,” with second and third prizes going to Jade-Lynn Lewis and Jesse Baggett, respectively.
The exhibition matters because it provides a vital platform for regional visual artists to gain recognition, receive professional feedback, and build community connections. By blending diverse styles and mediums without a single theme, Crosscurrents reflects the creative energy of the Ohio Valley and surrounding areas, strengthening the local artistic ecosystem through exposure, networking, and cash prizes.