Monday, May 19, 2008

Burnout Warcry's Overcome from musician Jim Storch

Check out Manny Theiner's review in the Pittsburgh City Paper on Burnout Warcry's Overcome from musician Jim Storch. The limited edition 28 plus minute project is for sale at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and Paul's Cds.

I highly recommend it!

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Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts October 10-25 2008

Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts


Presented by: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust


The Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts (PIFOF) is a city-wide, 16-day performing and visual arts festival featuring exclusive U.S. premieres by highly-acclaimed international artists and contemporary performing arts companies. Festival events will be presented in association with other Pittsburgh cultural organizations and will offer intimate experiences for audiences at various traditional and non-traditional performance venues within the downtown Cultural District and throughout the city.

PIFOF is presented as signature event of Pittsburgh’s 250th anniversary celebration.
Tickets and festival packages go on sale in mid-July. Join their email list for special offers and updates. Check out the schedule here.

Ballet Maribor
Byham Theater Friday, Oct 10 - Saturday, Oct 11, 2008

Gravity of Light
The Pipe Building, Strip District Friday, Oct 10 - Thursday, Oct 30, 2008

Rudresh Mahanthappa
The New Hazlett Theater Friday, Oct 10 - Saturday, Oct 11, 2008 Tickets: $20

Peter Reder, Guided Tour
Carnegie Museums of Art & Natural History Monday, Oct 13 - Wednesday, Oct 15, 2008 Tickets: $20

Theater of the Senses
Ellis School Armory Wednesday, Oct 15 - Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 Tickets: $25

Kassys
The New Hazlett Theater Thursday, Oct 16 - Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 Tickets: $20

Jo Stromgren Kompani
The New Hazlett Theater Thursday, Oct 23 - Friday, Oct 24, 2008 Tickets: $20

13 Most Beautiful…Songs for Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests
Byham Theater Friday, Oct 24 - Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 Tickets: $25

Pittsburgh Post Gazette article here.

Andy Warhol's black-and-white film shorts will be put to music at the Byham theater, actors in a Spanish theater group will perform before individual audience members in a labyrinth of rooms and a Slovenia dance group will set Shakespeare's classic love story to music by Radiohead, to name a few of the performances that will run from Oct. 10-25.

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Friday, May 16, 2008

Élan Gallery, John Sokol, Artist and Author Exhibit July 12 – August 23 2008 Sewickley PA

Élan Gallery, Sewickley, PA

John Sokol, Artist and Author Exhibits at Élan Gallery, July 12 – August 23
Reception: July 12, from 6-9 PM

John Sokol is a writer and painter living in Akron, OH. His poems have appeared in America, Antigonish Review, The Berkeley Poetry Review, Georgetown Review, New Millennium Writings, The New York Quarterly, and Quarterly West, among others.

John’s short stories have appeared in Akros, Descant, Mindscapes, The Pittsburgh Quarterly, Redbook, and other journals. One of his stories has been translated into Danish, and another into Russian.

His chapbook, “Kissing the Bees,” won the 1999 Redgreene Press Chapbook Competition. “In the Summer of Cancer,” a full collection of his poetry, and “The Problem with Relativity” (short stories) are his latest books.

Sokol’s drawings and paintings are included in many public and private collections.

Élan Fine Art Gallery 427 Broad Street Sewickley, PA 15143 412-749-0427

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Pittsburgh Art and Galleries Blog Deadzone May 20 to June 13 2008

The Pittsburgh Art and Galleries Blog will be on hiatus from May 20 to June 13, 2008 as I will be trekking through Yellowstone so if you have events you would like listed for that time just send me an email rick(at)uniquetake.com before May 19. Before I leave I''ll post a directory listing of events for that time period so you can find them more easily.


I'll be back posting art events June 13, 2008.


If you're an art group, gallery or alt art venue and my email address is not on your list throw it on there and I'll post your events.

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Thursday, May 15, 2008

Regina Gouger Miller Gallery presents the works of famed artist and sculptor Elizabeth Catlett May 17, 18 2008 only

The Regina Gouger Miller Gallery presents the works of famed artist and sculptor Elizabeth Catlett in a special, two-day exhibition May 17-18.

The gallery, located on the Carnegie Mellon University campus, will be open both days from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Catlett's exhibit, which features more than two dozen of her figurative lithographs, serigraphs and bronze sculptures, coincides with her acceptance of an honorary doctorate of fine arts degree from Carnegie Mellon on Sunday, May 18.

Catlett has been described as the foremost African American woman artist of her generation. Many of Catlett's works are in the collections of the world's most distinguished art museums.

Please visit http://my.cmu.edu/site/events/ or http://millergallery.cfa.cmu.edu/ for more information.

Update: Kudos to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette for the article on the history and significance of her return to Pittsburgh here.
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Sprout Fund Public Mural Preliminary Design Exhibition May 15 2008

(Today) This Thursday, May 15th is the date for the Sprout Fund Public Mural Preliminary Design Exhibition. It opens at the Concept Art Gallery in Regent Square (1031 South Braddock Avenue), and runs from 6 until 8PM. Check out each artist proposal and weigh in!

Take part in the process which makes Pittsburgh better.

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Zombo Art Gallery Events May June 2008

The Month of June is explosive at the Zombo Gallery!

1. At the end of May, Ian Green's show, "Ian Green Studios Vs. Binky Fon" Closes on Friday May 23rd at 5:30pm with a Killer Closing party featuring Musical Guests, "The Major Toms".. Don't miss it.

2.And a first in a line of many one weekend shows for Zombo Gallery..Is "Bill Cousins' Black Light Experience". On Friday, June 6th Bill will be displaying his astoundingly bright art work..(check out his attached bio and website bybcworld.com ) Then on Saturday, June 7th, he turns the art show on it's head and displays how his artwork enters an other dimension when it is under black lights. Both shows Start at 6pm.

3.Then, the long awaited "Attack of the Pittsburgh Tattoo Artists" Art show kicks off on Friday June 13th (we purposely waited for a Friday the 13th!) at 6pm. ALL of Pittsburgh's top tattoo artist have been invited to display their unbridled wildest works of art. Paintings, Skateboard Decks, Sculpture, Flash Books and maybe even some of their human works will fill the gallery to the brim. See attached postcard. The show closes on Sunday, June 29th. The Zombo Gallery is Pittsburgh home for low-brow hip and cool artwork!

We are located at 4900 Hatfield Street in Lawrenceville. The Gallery is open Fridays 5-7:30pm and Saturdays Noon - 4pm..other times by appointment.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

15 Minutes Gallery Opening Reception Party June 12, 2008 at 5:30 pm Pittsburgh Technology Council


15 Minutes Gallery Opening Reception Party June 12, 2008 at 5:30 pm

Silver Eye Photographer Member and 15 Minutes Gallery participant Ruth E Hendricks gave me a heads up on this reception. RSVP is needed so head to http://www.15minutesgallery.org/ .

The Pittsburgh Technology Council is proud to announce the 15 MINUTES GALLERY — a new exhibition space that will showcase the works of regional artists and innovators. The 15 minutes Gallery will launch an exhibition beginning this June. All artwork will be displayed from June 1 through August 31, 2008.

Through this progressive initiative, it is the Council’s intent to recognize the synergy that exists between the technological and the artistic communities in Pittsburgh and the impact each component will have on the region’s future. To strengthen the link between these dynamic and innovative communities, the Council has partnered with Pittsburgh’s Sirani Gallery. All works of art in the 15 Minutes Gallery will be for sale to the general public.

http://www.15minutesgallery.org/


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Pittsburgh Print Club First Meeting May 16 2008 Michael Berger Gallery

To art patrons, artists, and anyone interested in art!

Inaugural Meeting May 16 2008 7pm, Michael Berger Gallery 415 Gettysburg Street, Pittsburgh PA 15206

It is a pleasure to invite you to the inaugural meeting of the PITTSBURGH PRINT CLUB.

The Club welcomes those who are interested in editions of original works of art from prints (lithographs, screenprints, etchings, mezzotints etc. ) to tapestries and three dimensional objects. In addition to deepening connoisseurship, the Club will be a venue through which members can develop their own collections by guided visits to galleries and museums, study groups, sponsoring lectures, hosting seminars by artists, lecturers, publishers and scholars.
Depending on what the membership decides, other activities might be included as well such as visits to private collections in Pittsburgh and other cities.

Please join me at the first meeting of the PITTSBURGH PRINT CLUB to organize, meet each other, and agree on a set of by-laws. I also look forward to your input about growing the Club.
Michael Berger has graciously offered his Gallery, 415 Gettysburg Street, Pittsburgh , as the site of this inaugural meeting which will take place on May 16th at 7 o'clock pm. Further info Further information: http://www.mbergerart.com/ or pittsburghprintclub@yahoo.com or at 412-225-9762.



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Monday, May 12, 2008

Artist Mike Egan's work at Crazy Mocha Coffee Shop, Bloomfield May 18 to End of June 2008

Artist Mike Egan's work at Crazy Mocha Coffee Shop, Bloomfield May 18 to End of June 2008:

From Egan:

I'll be showing 14 new paintings at Crazy Mocha Coffee Shop in Bloomfield. The show will be up next Sunday, May 18th until the end of June.If you're in town stop on by and check it out!!! My website has been updated with the new work, check it out here: http://www.eganpaintings.com/

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Extras needed for hip, trendy, artsy, upscale art party at the Warhol


I received a call on this and passing on to anyone who fits their description...

Nancy Mosser Casting is looking for people to appear as extras in the feature film, “She’s Out of My League”. This hip, trendy, artsy, upscale cocktail party scene shoots this Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at The Andy Warhol Museum on the North Side.

Please signup online at http://www.mossercasting.com/ or call the casting office at 412.434.1666 for more info. Thanks for your time and your help!

From Jenna Cain Extras Casting Assistant
Nancy Mosser Casting (412)434-1666239 Fourth Ave Suite 1217 Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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Sunday, May 11, 2008

Wizard of Oddities Presents: In there, Back there. Art from Julie Pfirsch May 16 2008


Wizard of Oddities Presents: In there, Back there.
Landscapes, Designs, and Sculptures by Julie Pfirsch

Opening Reception Fri. May 16 7-11PM

4314 Butler Street, Lawrenceville 15201 412.325.4144



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Friday, May 9, 2008

Artist Charles Smith Pittsburgh Art Related Events May June 2008


Artist Charles Smith, Pittsburgh Art Related Events May, June 2008

3 Events:

Charles Smith will be a featured model in BET's 2008 "Flashing Lights" Hair Show on 5/17 at Circuit Center, Southside Works. Hosted by TOCCARA from America's Next Top Model. Show begins at 7:30 and tickets are $25 (412.452.3100)

Grapenuts' presents a screening of the movie "Sideways" and wine tasting at the Pgh Filmmakers on 5/28. Food by Chef Chaz Gourmet Catering (Charles Smith) will be based on the "Hitching Post" restaurant featured in the film. (www.grapenuts.org)

He will be a featured artist unveiling a huge new painting for "The Color Purple" Pittsburgh debut event on 6/7 by the Pgh Black Media Federation and Genesis Fund.


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Thursday, May 8, 2008

Steel: Pittsburgh Drawings by Craig McPherson and A Panorama of Pittsburgh Until June 8 2008


Steel: Pittsburgh Drawings by Craig McPherson and A Panorama of Pittsburgh Until June 8 2008

March 8, 2008 - June 8, 2008

Images at the Frick website here

Artist Creates Striking Beauty from Pittsburgh's Gritty Mills

As part of its contribution to the celebrations surrounding Pittsburgh’s 250th anniversary, the Frick Art & Historical Center will present two exhibitions in 2008 that examine the various ways the city has been depicted “on paper” by artists from the nineteenth century through the present.

These exhibitions are Steel: Pittsburgh Drawings by Craig McPherson and A Panorama of Pittsburgh: Nineteenth-Century Printed Views. On March 8, 2008, Steel: Pittsburgh Drawings by Craig McPherson will open at The Frick Art Museum and remain on view through June 8.McPherson works in the urban-realist tradition, producing finely detailed, beautifully atmospheric renderings of urban and industrial environments. His preference for urban subject matter and unpopulated shadowy night scenes is reminiscent of both the Ashcan School of the early twentieth century and the cinematography of mid-twentieth-century film noir.

This exhibition gathers together some of McPherson’s existing Pittsburgh-related works and expands upon these industrial themes with a body of new work in graphite and pastel.Craig McPherson is known for his murals, paintings and mezzotints, many reflecting his 30-year tenure in New York City. McPherson’s work has been exhibited in solo gallery shows in New York, where he is represented by Forum Gallery, and in group shows throughout the world. His body of work includes a number of corporate and museum commissions, including a set of large murals depicting world harbor cities for the American Express Building. Sarah Hall, director of curatorial affairs, worked with the artist to organize an exhibition of remarkable works that provide a visual survey of many of Pittsburgh’s dramatic industrial landscapes.

According to Ms. Hall, this exhibition will allow us to look at the city through the eyes of a contemporary artist whose work can help us to see our environment anew or differently. Comments Ms. Hall, “In Craig’s images we experience the visual drama of our region—from the awe-inspiring conglomerations of the steel mills, to the desolation of a landscape scarred by overuse; to the graceful dance of the bridges that cross our rivers.” McPherson moved to New York City in 1975, settling into a loft without heat or hot water in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. Twelve stories up, he had a bird’s-eye view of Yankee Stadium and the gritty streets below. McPherson’s reputation was established with a 1983 exhibition, which included a view of Yankee Stadium at night, the success of which led to a series of high-profile commissions and exhibitions.

It is no surprise that on a trip to Pittsburgh more than 20 years ago to visit his fiancée’s mother, he was struck by the extraordinary views of steel mills, rivers and cityscape. McPherson described his reaction in a recent interview with Sarah Hall: “That first visit left a lasting impression. It was at night in the winter, and there were low-hanging clouds. As we came out of the Fort Pitt Tunnel and were crossing the bridge, the sky lit up orange from the mill up the river. Very odd colors, various grays—cool to warm—and a curry orange. Turner’s The Burning of the Houses of Parliament had nothing on this. As we drove along the river, there was one great image after another.”

McPherson has come to Pittsburgh once or twice a year since then. For him, the city and its environs are a treasure trove of awe-inspiring industrial scenes, expansive vistas and interesting river views. Striking imagery emerging from the darkness was a perfect subject for one of McPherson’s favorite mediums—an antique form of printmaking known as mezzotint. Mezzotint originated in the late seventeenth century, and in the eighteenth and early nineteenth century was the preferred method for reproducing and distributing images of famous paintings. The artist starts with a copper plate and roughens the entire surface with a tool called a “rocker,” which is a curved instrument with sharp, tiny teeth. It takes a great deal of painstaking work to cover the surface evenly with tiny metallic burs, which hold the printer’s ink; and McPherson has taken up to a year to complete one plate. A completely rocked plate prints a rich velvety black. The image is created by scraping and burnishing the burs, which produces smooth areas in the copper—the smoother or more polished the plate, the lighter the area prints.

McPherson is known for resurrecting the art of mezzotint for modern collectors. He occasionally uses a completely rocked plate to print pure black sheets, which he then works with pastel. A number of such works will be featured in this exhibition. The artist has created a substantial body of new work for the exhibition, some featuring the Edgar Thomson Plant and Clairton Works, two institutions with which Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919) was involved. The new work is mainly in graphite and pastel and includes Edgar Thomson #3, a large—66 x 86 inches—work in pastel on linen. Clairton, River is a dramatic vertical piece, executed with exceptional precision in graphite on three attached sheets of paper. The stacked, hierarchical format of this work and style of the composition was inspired by a Japanese scroll. McPherson can render with dazzling precision, as he does in Clairton, River, using graphite with incredible finesse to create the insubstantial substance of steam, smoke, and snow, yet he also is capable of working with a sensual, expressive physicality evident in pastels like McKeesport Bridges and E.T.McPherson’s choice of imagery often depicts human impact on the environment—whether it is through his portrayal of an abandoned vehicle, a glowing red-hot furnace in a steel mill, or the insignificant pools of light gathered around streetlamps in a Braddock night scene.

His industrial landscapes capture the childlike awe of first witnessing the magnitude of the nearly mythic factories, and he deftly reveals the beauty in surroundings that are often derelict, neglected or overlooked.The exhibition and accompanying catalogue include more than 30 Pittsburgh-related works by McPherson, who has been interpreting the region’s landscapes and industrial sites for the past twenty years. Currently planned in thematic sections, the exhibition will feature a section devoted to the Edgar Thomson Plant, one devoted to the Clairton Works, and others presenting mill interiors and local landscapes. Steel: Pittsburgh Drawings by Craig McPherson is organized by the Frick Art & Historical Center and made possible by a generous grant from The Pittsburgh Foundation.

CATALOGUE An illustrated catalogue, produced by the Frick Art & Historical Center, accompanies the exhibition Steel: Pittsburgh Drawings by Craig McPherson. In McPherson’s images we experience the visual drama of our surroundings—from the awe-inspiring conglomerations of the steel mills, to the desolation of a landscape scarred by overuse, to the graceful dance of bridges. The catalogue will include an interview with the artist, discussing the exhibition’s themes and works, as well as the techniques involved in their creation. The catalogue is richly illustrated with full-color reproductions of all works included in the exhibition. Price: $13.50 for Frick members, $14.95 for non-members.

THE FRICK ART MUSEUM The Frick Art Museum at the Frick Art & Historical Center contains collections of fine and decorative arts assembled by Helen Clay Frick, daughter of Henry Clay Frick. In addition to exhibiting its permanent collection, which has strengths in Italian Renaissance and French eighteenth-century painting, the Museum has an active program of temporary exhibitions.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Frick Art & Historical Center is located at 7227 Reynolds Street in Pittsburgh’s Point Breeze neighborhood. Free parking is available in the Frick’s off-street lot or along adjacent streets. The Frick is open 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday and closed Mondays and major holidays. Admission to The Frick Art Museum, Car and Carriage Museum, Greenhouse, and Playhouse is free.Docent-led tours of Steel: Pittsburgh Drawings by Craig McPherson are available free of charge on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Groups of five or more and those interested in scheduling a tour of the permanent collection are requested to schedule a private tour at an alternate time. The cost for group tours and permanent collection is $7 per person, and reservations must be made one to two weeks in advance. Call 412-371-0600, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m., Monday—Sunday.For additional information or images, please contact Greg Langel, Media and Marketing Manager, at 412-371-0600 ext. 524 or glangel@TheFrickPittsburgh.org.


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Pittsburgh Art: Art Company, Inc Article on Pgh Arts

I wanted to repost the below article link to independent journalist Matthew Newton's article on Pittsburgh art, a must read for anyone in the region and of any so called "rust belt" region (i personally don't like the rust belt jargon which so many people use but don't worry it doesn't take away from the great content and quotes in the below article).

Art Company, Inc.: The history that once defined Pittsburgh and the questions that nearly every Rust Belt city currently faces
By Matthew Newton , The Next American City

http://americancity.org/magazine/article/art-company-inc-newton/

A great article- in particular I appreciated the honest comments from Manny Theiner of Garfield Artworks about the relation of a strong economy in Pittsburgh, job creation and how that relates to the arts.

[Editorial disclaimer from Rick Byerly] The elephant in the room as far as I'm concerned is the lack of creation of jobs in the for-profit sector in the Pittsburgh region. The high tax syndrome simply cannot be a non-issue in that debate.

Rick Byerly
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

La Vie "A Dream of Fair Women" Sat May 11 2008 12-6pm and May 17



"A Dream of Fair Women", the theme linking three shows in three venues, beginning at the Red Room Café and Lounge. In a fifth installment of the Corridor Project by curator Jonathan Colon, new works by James Maszle and Tommy Conroy are presented. The classically inspired photographs, paintings and drawings are taken from traditional subjects. Flowers, nudes, and landscape are given a fresh reading by these promising young artists.

The Corridor Project is a collaboration of cutting-edge artwork with exceptional culinary artistry. The brainchild of Jonathan Bancroft Colon, Corridor is a successful endeavor that continues to introduce new artists to a discerning audience.

"A Dream of Fair Women" opens on Saturday, May 11 at Lawrenceville art gallery, La Vie with a signature reception opening at 7 p.m. featuring a group of exciting local artists. Running through June 7th, the show can be viewed Wednesday thru Saturday 12 - 6 p.m. and Sundays 12 - 3 p.m. 412-253-7365, http://www.laviepittsburgh.com/

The dream continues at 6 p.m. on May 17th La Vie and Dozen Bake Shop present painter, Jennifer Lee on the second floor of Butler Street's most appetizing new cafe. Enjoy Dozen's innovative dinner menu on this special Saturday night when the artwork is as delectable as the food. http://www.dozencupcakes.com/

Bronwyn E. Loughren
La Vie
3609 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201
www.laviepittsburgh.com


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moxie Dada "Passages" by Randie Snow, May 10-31 2008

"Passages" by Randie Snow, May 10-31 2008


"Passages" Randie Snow

moxie DaDA presents the artwork of local artist, Randie Snow. Randie has been collecting things her entire life – a lot of them seemingly innocuous, mundane little objects with no apparent meaing. But when Snow discovered assemblage, she knew instantly why all of these things had come into her life.

Each of these objects is like a new friend - a friend that needs a new home, maybe some direction, and a new purpose. "Often we meet during my everyday routine; they're living in the middle of the street, hiding in dark little corners at flea markets, or cowering at the bottom of drawers in my house. It's not always clear why we cross paths. It takes time for me to get to know them, and it takes a while for them to be comfortable with me. But when the mutual recognition happens, it's powerful. Each one of them has a story, a history, and when the time is right, they tell me what they want to say."

And so, instead of an artist, Ms. Snow becomes a medium of sorts. She helps her new little friends find their voice and tell a new story that they've discovered - together

A public reception will be held, Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 6-9 p.m.

moxie DaDA 1416 Arch St Pittsburgh PA 15212

http://www.moxiedada.com/


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Westmoreland Museum of American Art 2008 Juried Biennial Saturday May 10, 2008



Westmoreland Museum of American Art 2008 Juried Biennial Saturday May 10, 2008



Exhibition Preview 6:30 - 8:30 PM Cost : Free Preview the work of 80 regional artists selected for the 2008 Juried Biennial. Free reception with cash bar. Reservations appreciated by calling 724-837-1500 ext. 33.

Regular Hours Wednesday through Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM, Thursday 11 AM to 9 PM Closed Monday, Tuesday and most holidays Admission$5 suggested donation for adults, children under 12 and students with valid ID are free. We have plenty of free parking. Contact Us(724) 837-1500 : Phone(724) 837-2921 : Fax info@wmuseumaa.org



The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is located in southwestern Pennsylvania on North Main Street in downtown Greensburg, 35 miles east of Pittsburgh

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Silver Eye Auction of Fine Art Photographs On view now through Friday!


Silver Eye Auction of Fine Art Photographs On view now through Friday!
Live Auction: Saturday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. Advance reservations strongly recommended. Admission $35.00. Call 412-431-1810, ext. 11 or click here to send an email.

Absentee Bids are due by Friday at noon. If you can't make it to the live auction, submit an online absentee bid instead. There's no entrance fee for absentee bids.

Last chance for a look in person: Silver Eye is open Wednesday: Noon - 6:00 p.m., Thursday: Noon - 8:00 p.m. and exceptionally this Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Silver Eye's major fundraising event includes 134 Lots of original prints donated by photographers and galleries from around the world. Auction held on the premises of Silver Eye on May 10. $35 Admission includes Bid Number; Refreshments from Starbucks South Side and The Enrico Biscotti Company served during the auction; Post-auction lunch voucher at Mantini’s Woodfired Restaurant.

Works of celebrated photographers — Esther Bubley, Edward S. Curtis, Charles “Teenie” Harris, Lewis Hine, Mary Ellen Mark, Laura McPhee, Duane Michals, Rosamond Purcell, W. Eugene Smith, and Ben Shahn among many others are included in this exhibition. Proceeds from the live auction on Saturday, May 10 will benefit Silver Eye, a non-profit gallery for everyone interested in photography.

Click here to view the online auction catalogue.

Silver Eye Center for Photography 1015 East Carson Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-431-1810 www.silvereye.org


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Shady Ave Magazine does a great job of covering Penn Ave Arts and The Sprout Fund in their Summer 2008 issue

Shady Ave Magazine does a great job of covering Penn Ave Arts and The Sprout Fund in their Summer 2008 issue. Look for a copy or call 412-687-5731 or email shadyave@comcast.net for more info. They primarily cover the East End of Pittsburgh and Fox Chapel.


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