The Frick puts the immigrant history of America and Pittsburgh in focus with new exhibit
Whether it was forging Pittsburgh steel or building iconic New York City landmarks, immigrants in the early 20th century were at the forefront — and photographer Lewis Hine captured it all. The Frick is mounting an exhibit of more than 70 of Hine’s photographs in their new exhibit, “Lewis Hine...
Art depicting life: Blawnox’s historic sculpture is symbol for small town
A wooden sculpture titled “The Steelworker and Family” has long been the symbol of Blawnox, but only recently has the artwork’s backstory come to light. Historian and author Tom Powers said the sculpture is enjoying renewed interest after he chose it to adorn the cover of the borough’s recent centennial...
Oakmont Historical Society to launch exhibit featuring local artists
Oakmont is the home of some creative people, and the Oakmont Historical Society wants to show it. Gary Rogers, president of the historical society, and Bob Bechtold, historical society board member and docent for the center, will be hosting the first ever Oakmont Historical Society Oakmont Artist Exhibit. Seventeen artists’...
Carnegie Museum of Art names full roster of artists for the 59th Carnegie International
The 59th Carnegie International, titled “If the word we,” opens at the Carnegie Museum of Art on May 2. The Oakland museum released the full list of 61 artists and collectives in the eight-month-long exhibition. This International includes 36 pieces commissioned for the exhibition and its publication. “It’s fast approaching....
Paintings unveiled in Bethel Park to celebrate 250th anniversary of U.S.
Besides their status as Pittsburgh icons, industrialist Andrew Carnegie, playwright August Wilson and everyone’s favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers, have something else in common. They’re among the people who appear in Brentwood artist Linda Barnicott’s “Our Lady of Liberty,” one of four paintings unveiled Feb. 7 in Bethel Park to help...
Q&A: Greensburg gallery hosts ‘work in progress’ exhibit, features local artist
The Stopwatch Gallery & Studio in Greensburg has a unique installation on display through early March — an art exhibit that is constantly in progress. “My wife Marti Haykin and I have our studio in the back of the gallery,” said Stopwatch co-owner Marc Snyder. “Typically we show other artists...
New art collective, Alloy 13, launches to boost local creativity in New Kensington
An artist collective in the Alle-Kiski Valley was the result of the right people, the right place and the right time. Three area artists — James Sabulsky, Dave Howard and Alyssa Penman — had individually thought to establish a space to showcase and promote artwork in the Alle-Kiski Valley, according...
‘Everybody’s equal when they enter the show’: Greensburg Art Center holds annual member exhibit
Greeted by vibrant colors and soothing scenes, attendees of the Greensburg Art Center’s latest exhibit are sure to be put at ease, said Secretary Janice Decker. The art center, located at 230 Todd School Road in Hempfield, is holding its annual member show, which features 56 pieces — including paintings,...
Here are 6 things to do in Pittsburgh this long weekend: Jan. 16-19
It’s the first long weekend of 2026, for many of us. That gives us some extra hours to enjoy ourselves and get out to see what the city has to offer. Here are some great events going on. Winterfest at The Frick Infuse your winter season with some brightness and...
Mark Poss paints views inspired from trips across the Sewickley Bridge
Mark Poss rides his bike across the Sewickley Bridge three to five times a week. Often, he stops and takes photos — both with his smartphone and with a Sony camera — because he is captivated by the views. Those images become paintings. “I love what I see when I...
Looking back on pop culture that had Western Pennsylvania buzzing in 2025
The past year has been a lively time in Western Pennsylvania for music, movies, TV, art and social media. From new art spaces to blockbuster series to sold-out TikTok-driven events, 2025 was a great time for
water cooler conversations and fun stories around town. Here are just a few. ‘The...
What you need to know about Highmark First Night in Pittsburgh
Downtown Pittsburgh will put on its holiday best to host the annual Highmark First Night, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. The Cultural District will be ringing in the new year with a jam-packed lineup of performances, activities, fireworks and a midnight ball-raising. Tens of thousands of people are expected...
Heinz History Center to rename Sports Museum after Franco Harris
On Dec. 23, 1972 — 53 years ago — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris made National Football League history with the Immaculate Reception. The Senator John Heinz History Center is celebrating the football legend by changing the name of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum to the Franco Harris Sports...
Retired electrician finds beauty in profession with art inspired by Tesla, Edison, ‘Star Trek’
Although he didn’t get started until his early 30s, Bruce Senchesen has made more than 100 sculptures using circuit boards, plastics, wires and various electronics. Sometimes the parts are new, but mostly Senchesen uses old pieces from thrift shops or the hardware store. “I look for oddball components,” the Monroeville...
The Mattress Factory museum names Anthony Elms as artistic director
Installation-focused North Side contemporary art museum The Mattress Factory will be turning 50 in 2027, and it’s keeping up with the times with a new artistic director who will join the museum in February. Detroit native Anthony Elms will take the reins of all artistic programs early next year. With...
Prolific artist Nevin Robinson became household name by depicting familiar scenes
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. Bed-ridden with rheumatic fever and surrounded by the busyness of the city, a young Nevin Robinson became captivated by the beauty Pittsburgh...
‘Sports360,’ 1st major exhibition at the Kamin Science Center, set to open
An exhibition that immerses visitors in the science of athletic performance is about to debut. Details of the “Sports360” exhibit were announced Thursday at a pep rally at the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The exhibit officially opens Saturday with a family-friendly tailgate....
Dates announced for 2026 Three Rivers Arts Festival at Arts Landing location
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the dates for the 2026 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, which will also represent the grand opening of the new Arts Landing location in the Cultural District of Downtown Pittsburgh. The festival will run from June 5-7 and June 11-14 — a total...
Carnegie Museum of Natural History director Gretchen Baker to depart
Gretchen Baker, the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Director of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Oakland, will be leaving effective Dec. 31. The Carnegie Museums announced Monday that Baker would be moving to a position as president and CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden. She joined the...
French countryside inspired latest mural installation in downtown Latrobe
An echo of the French countryside soon will greet visitors to downtown Latrobe, with the debut of a new mural on the historic Danceland building. The enlarged image of “Le Lutin pres du Loing,” a 1940 work by French painter Pierre Eugène Montézin, is set to be unveiled about 6:50...
Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 million
LONDON — A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before it was toppled by revolution shattered records Tuesday as it sold at auction for $30.2 million (22.9 million pounds). The Winter Egg, which was compared to the iconic Mona Lisa, was just one of seven...
Frick Environmental Center exhibit evokes iconic Vanka murals for a new era
The murals of Croatian immigrant artist Maksimilijan “Maxo” Vanka have loomed over Millvale’s St. Nicholas Church for more than 80 years, heavily integrating the immigrant experience in the United States. Now, a new generation of creators is picking up that conversation. On Thursday, the Frick Environmental Center in Frick Park...
Heinz History Center asks local artists to envision ‘My America’
As 2026 draws closer, more and more signs of the celebration of America’s 250th birthday are popping up throughout Western Pennsylvania. In Westmoreland County, two replicas of Pennsylvania’s iconic Liberty Bell were unveiled in Greensburg and Murrysville, decorated by local artists to mark the country’s semiquincentennial. In Allegheny County, the...
Paris’ Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside European Union
PARIS — Paris’ Louvre museum has approved a ticket hike from 22 to 32 euros ($25 to 37) for non-European visitors from January to help finance an overhaul of the building whose degradation has been exposed by the Oct. 19 crown jewels heist. The measure was announced by French President...
Fox Chapel Garden Club artists donate skills to boost horticulture projects across Allegheny County
Cece Miller has a passion for needlepoint. A 40-year hobby, it nurtures her creativity through an endless choice of stitches and threads. “I find it relaxing and I love the finished product,” she said. And at least one of those products goes a long way to help others. Miller is...
