Sunday, November 25, 2012
Saturday's preview party gave guests an opportunity to get a first look at the original creations by nearly 100 artists and crafters. Holiday mART opens to the public at 11 a.m. today.
Now in its 18th season, the annual Holiday mART opens today to the public for a month of holiday shopping and events. A Champagne & Shopping preview party took place Saturday night at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, drawing a large crowd in the process. Michelle Peters, executive director, said the turnout was a little more than expected with 120 people attending the exclusive kickoff party. The evening gave guests a first glimpse and the chance to buy from a wide assortment of items crafted by artists and vendors. Shoppers browsed items and lined up to make purchases. "I'm very pleased by the turnout, too," said Pete Schlicht, financial advisor and associate vice president, "and we seem to have a lot of shoppers," he added. The sale …
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Monday, November 19, 2012
The traditional Sweetwater Center for the Arts sale features handcrafted wares created by local and national artists.
It's that time of year again when the holidays involve exchanging gifts with family and friends. Why not get all your holiday shopping done in one place? The 18th annual Holiday mART runs Nov. 25 to Dec. 2 at Sweetwater Center for the Arts. The annual Sewickley tradition features creative handcrafted gifts in one holiday marketplace. Admission to the sale is free. Upcoming Holiday mART events at Sweetwater: The Champagne and Shopping Preview Party 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 This exclusive kickoff party gives guests a first glimpse and the chance to buy one-of-a-kind handmade gifts. Event includes live music, hors d'oeuvres provided by B Gourmet, and wine and champagne provided by The Naked …
Monday, October 1, 2012
The opening at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, coinciding with the annual Fall Gallery Walk, kicked off the 'In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens' exhibit, which runs through November.
After working hard behind the scenes, Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas was excited to see the wide selection of visual art come alive at Sweetwater Center for the Arts. “I’m highly gratified,” said Douglas, curator for “Tending Our Mothers' Gardens,” named for a 1973 essay by Alice Walker. An opening reception for the art exhibit took place Friday night as part of the 16th annual Mavuno Festival: First Fruit XVI. Mavuno is a Swahili word translated to mean “Harvest” or “First Fruit.” Every aspect was unifying, from the sounds of female musical performer Joy Ike to the six contemporary female artists who make up the exhibit. Douglas said the all of the artists have roots in African art and were selected for a cohesive show. Douglas, also an…
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The opening at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, coinciding with the annual Fall Gallery Walk, kicked off the 'In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens' exhibit, which runs through November.
After working hard behind the scenes, Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas was excited to see the wide selection of visual art come alive at Sweetwater Center for the Arts. “I’m highly gratified,” said Douglas, curator for “Tending Our Mothers' Gardens,” named for a 1973 essay by Alice Walker. An opening reception for the art exhibit took place Friday night as part of the 16th annual Mavuno Festival: First Fruit XVI. Mavuno is a Swahili word translated to mean “Harvest” or “First Fruit.” Every aspect was unifying, from the sounds of female musical performer Joy Ike to the six contemporary female artists who make up the exhibit. Douglas said the all of the artists have roots in African art and were selected for a cohesive show. Douglas, also an…
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Gallery spaces on the annual walk include International Images, Ltd., Big Bang Comics and Collectibles, and SAI's 'Rebound' in the former Chico's space..
Sewickley's Fall Gallery Walk takes place on Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 29 though exhibits are ongoing throughout the month. Here is a list of galleries to visit on this year's walk: "Rebound: Reconceptualizing Our Notion of the Physical Book." An opening reception will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 419 Beaver St., the former Chico's store in Sewickley. Regular exhibit hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1 to Friday, Oct. 6. SAI, in partnership with the Sewickley Public Library and in cooperation with the Penguin Bookstore., will present "Rebound," works of art in book form. The exhibit explores the future of the printed book in today's digital age of the e-book, when it takes a…
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524 Locust Pl, Sewickley, PA
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Sewickley Cafe
409 Beaver St, Sewickley, PA
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International Images Limited
514 Beaver St, Sewickley, PA
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Sewickley Public Library
500 Thorn St, Sewickley, PA
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Penguin Bookshop
420 Beaver St, Sewickley, PA
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Big Bang Comics
437 Broad St, Sewickley, PA
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The MAVUNO Festival runs through early November and features a wide range of performances, workshops, visual art and more in celebration of the African-American voice and vision of the region.
The 16th annual MAVUNO Festival will kick off in cultural style with an opening reception Friday at Sweetwater Center for the Arts in Sewickley. Sweetwater presents the 16th annual MAVUNO Festival of African-American Art & Culture, which runs through November and is set to bring a wide range of performances, workshops, visual art and more to the regional celebration. MAVUNO is translated as "first fruit" in Swahili and begins every year at the start of the fall harvest season. The festival celebrates the African-American voice and vision of the region. Check out the following links for everything you need to know and more about the upcoming festivities: Sept. 21 - Nov. 2, 2012 Reception: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, Sweetwater …
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Holiday mART, a Sewickley tradition, and Autumn Fest, an annual Leetsdale event, seek participants.
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Saturday, July 28, 2012
Sweetwater Center for the Arts is celebrating its 18th annual holiday sale of handcrafted, unique works created by local and national artisans and is currently seeking new artists. Holiday mART is a Sewickley tradition and includes a large selection of jewelry, ceramics, glass, fiber arts, two-dimensional artand much more. Holiday mART is juried annually. To submit an entry for Holiday mART click here and download an artist entry form. The entry deadline is Monday, Oct. 15. Holiday mART will be held Nov. 25 - Dec. 2, 2012. Hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the sale is free. As a nonprofit organization, Holiday mART proceeds support Sweetwater’s …
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Friday, June 29, 2012
It's Friday and Patch is giving you our picks for how to spend your weekend.
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Friday, June 29, 2012
It's Friday and you need a few good ideas for your weekend. Patch has you covered with a few local ideas to spend your summer weekend. Robert Morris University car show When/Where: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in the Sewall Center parking lot. Why Go: Members of RMU's student organization Bridging Education, Service, & Teaching (B.E.S.T) will host the university's first-ever car show, which will raise money for the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh. The event includes a Chinese auction, music and children's activities. Admission: Free but donations are encouraged. In the Belly of the Beast Reception When/Where: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Sweetwater Center for the Arts. Why Go: This exhibition by Pittsburgh-based fine artist …
In the Belly of the Beast exhibit opens this weekend.
Sara Welte doesn’t want the folks in Sewickley to be bored with the “same old, same old” art exhibit. The artistic director for the Sweetwater Center for the Arts teamed up with local artist, Cynthia Shaffer, to create the new exhibit opening Saturday evening at the Center: In the Belly of the Beast: Run Through the Jungle - Don't Look Back. “It is a show about nature, but the raw force – in ways that you may not typically see it,” Welte explained, “We focused on plants, earth, animals, water, fire and the sky in unusual ways.” Welte said the two decided to come up with an unusual focus after two years of focusing on another unusual topic – art by Pittsburgh tattoo artists. “That was not only the body art – and we had some of that – but …
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Support student art all May long as part of Youth Art Month.
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
From 6-8 p.m. tonight, eighth-grade students from Quaker Valley will have "products" on display as part of a "Creative Showcase of Innovation" at Anthony Wayne School, 2001 Lenz Ave., Ambridge. Each student has spent the year completing a project aimed at developing individual talent in coordination with his or her Exploratory classes. Through each project, the student has explored a field of his or her own choosing and spent time working as a junior practitioner in the chosen field to create an original product authentic to that field. Be sure to mark your calendar for other youth art events this month. Sweetwater is hosting “Life as an Artist” Over at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Quaker Valley eighth-grade students are showing …
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