Pittsburgh has such an incredible collection of art studios, galleries, and museums and this is…read morejust another one to add to the list. I have been to several shows here over the years. A lot of my friends have had their works featured. In addition, they curate pieces from artists all over the country and the world. They also offer workshops and classes. An all-around great space.

I love small art places. No complaints here. Well done small gallery with high quality retail space…read moreand add in an activity - yes, please. Wish I lived closer, so I could take a class. Or visit late afternoon and walk next door to Hopfarm Brewery. Now there's a winning pair!

I've had friends who've lived in the lofts here as well as had their work in display. I like this…read moregallery and I like the various genres they have at any given time. Sculpture, oil paintings, water colors, fabric pieces, photographs. Just what you'd expect to find in an art space. Often I pop in when walking to Whole Foods on a Saturday afternoon. It's a lovely way to spend an hour or so on a beautiful day.

I like taking to artists and buying their artwork. This is a very beautiful space and the artists…read moreare all usually willing to chat. I came in on Saturday while walking home and ran into Ryan. In the past, I've met other talented artists. This loft works well in the early fall as a meet & greet as well as sophisticated gallery. You won't regret taking a tour. The people that come through are incredibly eclectic and friendly.

I haven't visited the shop in person yet, but we've had the pleasure of working directly with the…read moreowner, Bill Foglia. My husband first noticed the store while we were driving through Pittsburgh, and when things changed with my father's plans for his art collection, we reached out to Bill for guidance. He couldn't have been kinder or more helpful. He took the time to consult with us, understand our situation, and ultimately took my father's pottery collection on consignment. He even came out to our storage unit in suburban Pittsburgh to pick everything up himself. Bill's shop is in the Strip District, and based on our experience with him, you can tell he genuinely cares about the art and the people behind it. We're incredibly grateful for his professionalism and compassion. Highly recommend.

Love it. Husband and I usually try to pick up some objet d'art as a souvenir whenever we go on…read morevacation. We're not Rockefellers, tho, so places like Penn Avenue Pottery are perfect: a huge range of pricing -- from reasonable to ridic -- and a nice variety of art. In this case, ceramics. PAP is an artists' co-op, so the artists share overhead and work hours. Since Pops is a member of an artists' co-op, I particularly like to support them. And I was happy to part with my pennies here: husband and I picked up a great little whimsical piece of a moon-faced man to hang on a wall for under 15 bucks.

Small and humble but fun photographic gallery in Pittsburgh's up-and-coming arty neighborhood of…read moreGarfield. An absolute hidden gem if you are looking for something less well-known than Pittsburgh's famous "big" galleries and museums. Regular exhibits of black-and-white photographs are displayed on the wall with accompanying text explaining the thought process and motivations of each artist. The photographic art displayed here is often socially conscious and utilized to make points about gender, class, and culture. While those points are made with varying degrees of success, the photographs themselves are always quite intriguing. In addition to the gallery, there is also a reading room. Several of the photography books are for sale, but it can also be used as a library space. If you want to learn about classic photographers and their art, there are more than enough books to give yourself a thorough education as an autodidact. I have only one caveat about this place that should be taken into account. I want to point out that if you are going here with younger family members, discretion and close supervision should be STRONGLY advised. There are certain visuals you may want to steer away from. The content occasionally goes well beyond PG-13 territory and occasionally into R-rated or NC-17 photography. The gallery portion for example is not unfriendly to nude photographs, and the reading room contains NSFW and explicit titles such as Nan Goldin's Ballad of Sexual Dependency (among others in a similar vein). With that caveat aside, however, Silver Eye Center Photography is one of Pittsburgh's hidden treasures and is very worth your time.

Great gallery, wonderful classes. I enjoy their exhibits and gallery openings. Very good staff with…read morepassion and expertise for photography.

Ryan Arts Center is a gem in the heart of McKees Rocks, and every community could only be as…read morefortunate as this one to have such a wonderful place to learn, grow, and explore their creativity! Jennifer was extremely helpful in providing information to my boyfriend and I since last night was our first time being here. I can say with confidence that it certainly won't be our last. Kevin Mosely was a speaker featured at Ryan Arts last night and he was speaking on Black history and his experiences as an activist. We started out socializing in the art gallery, which at the time was featuring art for the African American Celebration of the Arts. You could even vote for your favorite to be in the running to win a prize, but all the art was so incredible it's been tough to pick a favorite! The gallery had such a cozy feel to it that it almost felt like I was somewhere I'd been many times before. They had small bites of fruit, veggies, cheese and meat for guests to snack on, and even a few desserts. There was a table with some wine on it if you preferred something to sip on before Kevin took the stage for the night. Soon enough we headed into the auditorium, which was nice and spacious. After Kevin finished answering questions from the crowd, we were welcomed back into the gallery to take pictures and speak with him before we left. Jennifer gave us 2 packets of information on upcoming programs such as yoga, cooking classes, etc. She gave us 2 so I could share with a friend of mine that just moved to the McKees Rocks area which was super nice of her! From the outside it's hard to tell how big this place is, but it has the gallery, auditorium, ceramics studio, kitchen, area for painting, reading, and more. There is something for everyone here regardless of your age and artistic ability, and I can't begin to explain how welcomed we felt during our first visit. Can't wait to see what's in store for the rest of the year!

This is far more than a typical venue to see live performances or art exhibits. It's a place that…read moreallows a community to come together through art and music. Several programs and classes are available. There's a coffee shop where proceeds go back into centre. Part of FOR, also known as For Our Renewal which is a community initiative that has been a part of the McKeesRocks landscape for years. In addition to Ryan's they have a senior center, health center and more. Ryan's allows children to cultivate talents through dance, painting and more. A vital part of life in the Rocks.

Amanda and her staff are such talented and skilled craftsmen…read more Her prices are fair and reasonable while the work is out of this world. I have had a few pieces framed here and I'm always pleased with outcome. It's nice going to an establishment where people actually love their work and it shows through the finished product. You're not going to pay for more than you want or be talked into anything more. It's like old school mom and pop business in a modern framing gallery. Honesty and perfection.

I was a little hesitant at first. Thought they were a bit pricey. They are. But the quality of the…read morework is too-notch. There's a wide range of styles also. And they're easy to work with. We went to the Point Breeze location. Nice guy. Quality work. Done in a timely fashion.

Another great collective lining the artists section of Penn Avenue in Garfield. It's a community…read moreorganization acting as an art gallery and performance environment for musicians, performers, painters and artists of the like. Unblurred is a great opportunity to check out their offerings.

A creative safe space that celebrates art and education. I absolutely love the crew here and the…read moreartwork that is showcased on a monthly basis.

I have been going to Nations Gallery for years and highly recommend them for all your framing…read moreneeds. The owners are extremely helpful! I literally drop off the pictures, colors I would like and where I will be locating the picture and they have created the most beautiful framed portraits. The store also has an abundant of already framed sports memorabilia to works of art. They are easily located at South Hills Village Mall. Don't forget Nations Gallery for your next needed frame work!

Wonderful service when we had some original art drawings framed. The owner went out of his way to…read morebe sure we picked out just the right style and color of frame to make the drawings really pop! He was a pleasure to work with and the frames turned out great.