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.

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.

Me and my boyfriend purchased a small canvas print from Baron Batch and wanted to get it framed. We…read morehad heard of Framezilla, but this was our first time needing art professionally framed. We were in the area and stopped by the store. We didn't know they were asking customers to make appointments at the time, but luckily they were able to squeeze us in. After discussing our options, we ended up getting the canvas stretched. We left our painting with them and it took a few weeks before we could pick it up. They even provided some hardware for hanging it up. We loved the service we received and highly recommend!

Always interesting art, best framer in town, very community oriented, make it a point of going to…read morethe shows

One of my favorite galleries in the city. They specialize in corporate sales, but walk-in…read morecustomers are also encouraged. The art is professionally presented and lit, and the artistry is always impressive. I went to a friend's fiber art show here and was in awe of the complete experience. Definitely worth the trip.

A nice little shop on Walnut in Shadyside. It's been a couple years since I stopped in, and saw…read morethat it really hasn't changed much with time. A pleasant fellow let me look about and we chatted about this and that. The collection here is rather eclectic and spread among many themes - and there's a lot of Pgh sports stuff. I did find two pieces by a Spanish artist. They were a bit overpriced...but he did knock of a some off for the pair and I liked them, so I went ahead and made the purchase. It's all good; the place is worth a look. I hear they do nice framing as well.

Maser Galleries is excellent for framing. We had a page from an old magazine with artwork that…read moremeant a lot to us. Brenda helped us frame it beautifully. She had great ideas that we never would've come up with if we'd tried to design it ourselves. It took four or five days, and the price was very reasonable. When we picked up the framed piece, they had created a pocket in the back and tucked in some information about the magazine (Harper's) explaining its cultural and historical significance. It was very thoughtful and we really appreciated it. While we were in the gallery for framing, we loved looking around at the paintings. They are striking, lovely, and accessibly priced. We visited during the pandemic (December 2020) and were grateful and at ease because of the common-sense precautions they took. Brenda wore a mask the entire time, without mentioning it. She took care to stand back from us as we looked at the framing materials. She propped open the door for air flow.

The most amazing pottery gallery and studio! They have pieces that are mostly locally made but also…read moresome brought all the way from Jingdezhen, China (the ultimate destination for pottery artists). Owners Dan and Donna are also wonderful people. They teach pottery classes too!

Not great. This is predominantly a production outfit and there's nothing wrong with that. However,…read moreif you're after a piece or a selection of artful or hand thrown or wood fired or one-of-a-kind piece of pottery made without moulds or jiggers, look elsewhere.

If you haven't climbed the glowing, neon-red stairwell into Redfishbowl, you are seriously missing…read moreout on Lawrenceville's ultimate creative wonderland. Having this place within literal walking distance of my apartment was the best. It's an absolute powerhouse of a collective where the vibe is brilliantly chaotic and endlessly welcoming. On any given night, you can wander in and find yourself surrounded by a wild mix of local art, ranging from moody, glow-in-the-dark multimedia installations to stunning contemporary paintings and custom apparel. But it's not just a gallery; it's a living, breathing community hub. I've walked over for everything from super chill community yoga sessions and intensely focused figure drawing classes to packed open mics, live band showcases, and the legendary Lawrenceville Art Crawl after-parties. Having such a kaleidoscope of local talent, music, and performance just a short stroll away made me feel incredibly spoiled; it's the definitive beating heart of the neighborhood's art scene.

A very quirky and very cool art exhibit/shop in Lawrenceville. Some of the coolest and most unique…read moreart I've seen. If you want to support some local artists then this is your spot to check out.

Remarkable gallery located on a beautiful 2nd floor space on Penn Avenue Downtown…read more Admission is free, and the art I've seen on display has been dazzling and engaging. While Wood Street Galleries tends to be flashier and high tech, 937 Gallery makes up for that with gorgeous craftsmanship and a solid emotional connection. The attendant always appears well informed, especially about what is showing at the other galleries. The current show by Andrea London is a "must see."

Everyone was friendly. There were a ton of options. It made for a great date night. Will be…read morereturning.

What an adorable art studio! Drop in projects available and reservations aren't required ( although…read moredepending on what time you want to go you might want to call as they have an afternoon " art club" for kids). Chose from pottery painting, mosaic painting, canvas paintings of various sizes, and glass fusion projects . The owner and her employee Natalie were friendly and helpful. The owner provided our kids with great tips to create their canvases ( helped pick out stencils for their designs , taught them techniques for blending and creating fine details). Worth the trek for this outing- perfect for kids, tweens and teens. A little on the pricy side but a good value for sure.A plus experience and a lovely way to spend an afternoon.