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About Treading Art

From artist studio tours to in-depth interviews, TreadingArt.com offers a wide range of Pittsburgh-centric content focused on the arts and culture. The website is a resource for Western PA residents to learn about and engage with their creative communities. This includes everything from music, food and brews to visual art and literature. Features such as photography posts, local guides or exhibition reviews invite residents to participate in the redevelopment of their city or stay informed of the excitement directly from the website. The Weekend Treadings is another unique feature to Treading Art. Every week we produce a curated list of events that highlights distinct experiences happening around town from Thursday through Sunday. This is available every Thursday and can be viewed on the website or delivered to your inbox. The Weekend Treadings newsletter also gives readers an opportunity to receive exclusive invitations to Treading Art produced events. Treading Art is run by Christine Smith and Melissa LuVisi, both of whom are transplants from Northern California. We were drawn to Pittsburgh by its thriving arts community, large number of working artists and the welcoming environment for entrepreneurs. Immediately upon moving here we felt a connection with the city’s sense of pride and collaborative nature.

Treaders Choice: Two Opening Receptions at the Mattress Factory

[note] From Lindsay: another great event suggestion from Treading Art! I’m particularly interested in seeing the photos from the DETROIT artists. If you are interested in Detroit and other rust belt cities – keep an eye on the GLUE (Great Lakes Urban Exchange) Facebook page here. [/note]

Treading Art has been putting together an amazing list of weekend events around Pittsburgh. Each week we feature one of the events from their Weekend Treadings list.

This weeks Treader’s Choice event is an awesome opening reception at the Mattress Factory. Check out all of Treading Art suggestions for this weekend here.

Opening Receptions: Janine Antoni, DETROIT: Artists in Residence and Chiharu Shiota: Trace of Memory

Several Detroit Artists in Residence works are reaction to socio-economic status of Detroit Michigan. Janine Antoni brings to question the human condition by interacting directly with the viewers and Chiharu Shiota’s exhibition is christening the new 516 Sampsonia space. Show up early! They expect a full house.

Mattress Factory @ 500 Sampsonia Way- Mexican War Streets

7-9pm // $15 adults, $10 students

The Mattress Factory marks 35 years with three new exhibits (triblive.com)

Treaders Choice: Testosterone Opens at UnSmoke Artspace

Treading Art has been putting together an amazing list of weekend events around Pittsburgh. Each week we will highlight one of those events here on IheartPGH and link you back over to Treading Art’s weekly events post.

This weeks Treader’s Choice event is an opening for a new show, Testosterone, at the UnSmoke Artspace in Braddock. Also SAVE THE DATE for October 3-7, 2013! The Treading Art folks are putting together an awesome set of events called discover Pittsburgh – get a sneak peek of what they have planned here.

Opening: Testosterone

Who doesn’t want to delve deeper into the subject of testosterone, masculinity or desire?! Especially when artists from Italy, Great Britain and the US are leading the way…

UnSmoke Artspace @ 1137 Braddock Ave – Braddock

Saturday, August 31, 2013 6-9pm // FREE

Facebook Event Link

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Treaders Choice: 4th Annual Farm Dinner

This weeks Treader’s Choice event is the 4th Annual Farm Dinner. check out their entire list of Weekend Treadings here.

Photo Credit: https://friendsofgrandviewpark.shutterfly.com/pictures/77

Fill your evening with beautiful views of Pittsburgh and have a dinner outdoors with the Friends of Grandview Park.

Grandview Park @ 499 Bailey Ave – Mount Washington

Tickets are $90/person. Proceeds will benefit Friends of Grandview Park

5:30-8pm // call 412.589.9586 for tickets

A la carte: Dress your ‘dogs; Farm Dinner at Grandview Park (triblive.com)

Treader’s Choice: Manchester House & Garden Tour

This weeks Treader’s Choice event:

Manchester House + Garden Tour

Sunday, August 4th

11am-5pm // $15

According to the Manchester Historical Society:

After a year’s absence from the home tour scene, Manchester is back with a home and garden tour de force. We invite you to Discover Manchester as we transform the traditional home tour experience into a fun and funky afternoon of exploration and surprises.

Instead of the usual booklet, tour-goers will be handed a treasure map to guide them along the tour. The route will take visitors through a number of beautifully rehabbed homes including the Sipes Mansion, on tour for the first time since 2006. There’s a refreshing sorbet garden tasting courtesy of Ann Gilligan Sorbet, as well as a stop at the new La Prima Roasting facility on Chateau.

The tour starts at the 1300 block of Page St – Manchester

Make sure you check out the rest of the Weekend Threadings!

Treader’s Choice: L2D2

This weeks Treader’s Choice event:

Saturday, July 27th

Magic Organs Presents: L2D2

From the Minds of Julie Mallis and D.S. Kinsel comes a night of both sights and sounds. With 21 artists on the bill for the evening, collaborations are a sure bet… plus food trucks.

Most Wanted Fine Art @ 5025 Penn Ave- Garfield

5-9pm//FREE

Most Wanted Fine Art hosts a variety of events including both musical and visual. Check out L2D2 on Saturday for a taste of both experiences.

Make sure you check out the rest of the Weekend Threadings!