Evolution of a Design From Concept To Completion
Evolution of a Design by Helen Stiver, Charming Little Lotus Hello, my name is Helen Louise, I use both first and middle names to honor my grandmothers whom I am […]
Blogs from The Westmoreland
Delve deeper into what’s happening at the Museum! Explore articles and multimedia features about current exhibitions, exciting acquisitions, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes activities, works from the permanent collection, conservation efforts, upcoming events, announcements, and more!
Interview with The Westmoreland’s Summer Interns
Internships have always been a vital part of the Westmoreland’s growth and development. While making internships accessible for students gives the Westmoreland a wonderful opportunity to share the experience of […]
Take 5 with Architect, Artist and Muralist Doug Cooper
This summer from July 18 through October 10, 2021, Doug Cooper’s Knowing & Seeing the River City, an exhibition responding to the works of art in the Museum’s Scenes of […]
Fred Shaw, Fulcrum, & Analog Scroll
Pittsburgher, poet, adjunct professor and editor, Fred Shaw is the next writer whose poem is being featured on artist Janet Zweig’s Analog Scroll as part of the Museum’s ongoing Bridging […]
Baltimore artist Stephen Towns on Declaration & Resistance and Fallingwater Residency
Nationally known painter and fiber artist, Stephen Towns (Baltimore, MD) is quite busy these days creating and finishing works for his upcoming solo exhibition, Stephen Towns: Declaration & Resistance, at […]
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Artists in the Collection
In celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and our upcoming Greensburg Pride Celebration, June 26, 5-9pm, you need to get to know these 5 LGBTQIA+ artists from our collection, three deceased […]
Border Cantos | Sonic Border Exhibition Overview
Written by Chief Curator Barbara Jones Opening on Sunday, May 30, Border Cantos | Sonic Border is a collaboration between American photographer Richard Misrach and Mexican American artist/composer Guillermo Galindo. Together, they explore the complexities […]
Acquisition Alert: “E-140A (Textured Yellow),” 1971 by Tadasky (1935)
In honor of AAPI Heritage month, we wanted to amplify and celebrate the work of Tadasky (Tadasuke Kuwayama), who surged onto the New York art scene in the early 1960s […]
Mother’s Day Collection at the Museum Shop!
Celebrate the women who have made an impact on your life this Mother's Day! If you’re struggling with what to give your mom, grandmothers, and mother-in-law, this Mother’s Day, look no further.
Take 5 with Artist-in-Residence Gavin Benjamin
Before becoming the newest Artist-in-Residence at The Westmoreland this April, multifaceted Pittsburgh artist Gavin Benjamin had a busy end to 2020 and beginning of 2021 with two solo exhibitions, Heads […]
2nd Annual #ArtMadness Tournament
It’s that time of year again: #MarchMadness, and another #ArtMadness Tournament on the Museum’s Instagram! This year our Tournament pits 16 artworks, nominated by Museum staff members, against each other. The […]
Q&A: Photographer Jason Starr on Living in a Time of Distance
Jason Starr’s poignant exhibition, Living in a Time of Distance, features a body of photographs documenting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in communities and regions across the continental United States, […]