Category Archives: News

Highmark First Night Road Closures

Saturday, December 31, 2011

To have a safe and enjoyable environment for Highmark First Night® Pittsburgh 2012, the following road closures will be taking place at 10
am on Saturday, December 31, 2011.… Read more…

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust receives $5 million from The Dietrich Foundation

Gift will establish The Dietrich Family Performance & Visual Art Fund

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust receives one of the largest gifts in organizational history for the establishment of The Dietrich Family Performance & Visual Art Fund.… Read more…

Student Stars Sought for First Night Pittsburgh Sing-Off

Deadline: November 11, 2011

Equitable Gas Company is searching for musically talented students to audition for the company’s second vocal competition celebrating the New Year. … Read more…

ParkPGH Receives National Transportation Award

City’s First Comprehensive “Smart” Parking Solution recognized by ITSA

The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) today recognized the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for deploying the city’s first “smart” parking solution and the nation’s first predictive parking app to direct drivers to available parking spots, helping to reduce congestion… Read more…

Sean Jones named new Artist-in-Residence

As part of Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival

Janis Burley Wilson, VP of Education, and Director of Jazz Programs at the Trust, says, “We, at the Trust, are thrilled to have Sean as an artist-in-residence for the festival, and welcome all the knowledge and talent he will continue to bring to the JazzLive program as a whole.” … Read more…

Harish Saluja: Progression

September 23 - November 13, 2011 at 707 Penn Gallery

Saluja’s latest series Progession can be interpreted as an extension of his passion for Asian-inspired art. The abstract expressionistic drawings found in Progression explore Indian music, Raga paintings and Hindu dieties. … Read more…

Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District

Friday, September 30, 2011

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Fall Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District takes place on Friday, September 30, 2011, from 5:30 – 9 p.m. This dynamic arts open house, celebrating Allegheny Regional Asset District’s RADical Days, showcases a variety of participating… Read more…

WICKED announces lottery for $25 seats

September 7 - October 2, 2011 - Benedum Center

A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held daily for WICKED, which will be performing from Wednesday, September 7 through Sunday, October 2, at the Benedum Center. … Read more…

Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents 2011-2012 Season

Series includes new program: National Geographic Live!

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the 2011-2012 Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series which featured nearly 20 different performances and events, including the new National Geographic Live series. … Read more…

Long Are The Days, Short Are The Nights

July 15 – September 11, 2011 at Wood Street Galleries

“Long Are The Days, Short Are The Nights” is a survey of videos, installations and photographs that characterize the dynamic contemporary art scene in Iceland.
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