Looking for something to do this weekend? Our friends at Treading Art are recommending the Obscure/Reveal Opening at James Street Gallery.
The space is amazing, the people are great and the work is contemporary. Learn up close what it means to be an encaustic painter (hint: hot wax is involved) by viewing the work of ten dynamic artists.
James Gallery @ 413 S Main St – West End
6-9pm // FREE
Each week our friends from the website Treading Art put together their list of Weekend Treadings – an awesome list of weekend activities happening in Pittbsurgh. We feature one of those events here on IheartPGH. This week’s Treader’s Choice is the Lawrenceville Artists’ Studio Tour and be sure to check out the entire list of Weekend Treadings for Oct 31 – November 3 here.
9th Annual Lawrenceville Artists’ Studio Tour
Learn for yourself why this Pittsburgh neighborhood is known as a creative enclave! With over 40 artists to mingle with and 17 studios to explore – hike around Lawrenceville and make a day of it!
Lawrenceville – walking map
Saturday, November 2, 2013 10am-6pm // FREE
[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
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.
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
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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 the 4th Annual Farm Dinner. check out their entire list of Weekend Treadings here.
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
