Pittsburgh has spoken. You love this city. You’ve made memories at concerts, sat in awe of dramatic theatrical performances, spent days at festivals and volunteered your time for a local arts org. Thousands of you voted for your favorite Art Museum, Festival, Theater and more.
The winners listed below received the most votes. The next four with the most votes in each category are listed as honorable mentions.
Here is who you deemed your Local Favorites. Craving more local culture? Subscribe to The Incline to satisfy your curiosity for the who, what, where and how that makes PGH home.
📸: Andy Warhol Museum
LOCAL FAVORITE | Art Museum: Andy Warhol Museum
Who they are: The Andy Warhol Museum is located on the North Shore. It is the largest museum in North America dedicated to a single artist. The museum holds an extensive permanent collection of art and archives from the Pittsburgh-born Pop Art icon Andy Warhol.
Why you voted for them: “I love the Warhol Museum because they always have fun events open to the public, and it’s a reminder that Pittsburgh is home to one of the most famous artists in the US!” – Laura E.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Carnegie Museum of Art Website | Instagram
- Mattress Factory Website | Instagram
- The Frick Pittsburgh Website | Instagram
- The Westmoreland Museum of American Art Website
ALSO NOMINATED:
Pittsburgh Glass Center – Randyland
📸: Pittsburgh Glass Center
LOCAL FAVORITE | Gallery: Pittsburgh Glass Center
Who they are: The Pittsburgh Glass Center is a gallery, glass studio, and public-access school dedicated to teaching, creating and promoting studio glass art. Anyone can take classes, explore the contemporary glass gallery, and watch the live hot glass demonstrations. World-renowned glass artists come here to create and teach. It is located on Penn Avenue in the Friendship neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
Why you voted for them: “You never know what you’ll see there and it’s free!” – Paige I.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Brew House Association Website | Instagram
- Silver Eye Center For Photography Website | Instagram
- Redfishbowl Website | Instagram
- The Residency Website | Instagram
ALL NOMINATED:
Assemble – BoxHeart Expressions – VaultArt Studio – Associated Artists of Pittsburgh – Zynka Gallery
📸: Contemporary Craft
LOCAL FAVORITE | Community Arts Organization: Contemporary Craft
Who they are: Presenting contemporary art in craft materials by international, national, and regional artists since 1971, Contemporary Craft offers innovative exhibitions focused on multicultural diversity and contemporary art, as well as a range of hands-on workshops, community engagement programs, and a store.
Why you voted for them: “They exhibit, they teach, they offer for sale.” – Lori K.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Quantum Theatre Website | Instagram
- Assemble Website | Instagram
- Redfishbowl Website | Instagram
- RealTime Interventions Website | Instagram
ALL NOMINATED:
Little Lake Theatre – Chatham Baroque – Pittsburgh Glass Center – Arcade Comedy Theater – Riverfront Theater Company – Pittsburgh Center For Arts & Media – Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council – BOOM Concepts – PearlArts – Hill Dance Academy Theatre (HDAT) – Pittsburgh Public Theater
📸: librarymusichall.com
LOCAL FAVORITE | Music Venue: Carnegie Music Hall
Who they are: The Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall offers live music, comedy shows, and other entertainment in the historic Munhall Pennsylvania.
Why you voted for them: “Perfect acoustics!” – Janet A.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Mr. Smalls Theatre Website | Instagram
- Brillobox Website | Instagram
- Stage AE Website
- Thunderbird Café & Music Hall Website | Instagram
ALSO NOMINATED:
📸: trustarts.org
LOCAL FAVORITES | Theater: Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
Who they are: The Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, a Pittsburgh Cultural Trust theater, is a focal point of Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. The 2,800-seat theater is home to Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presentations including PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh, Dentons Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents, and First Night Pittsburgh. Its resident companies include Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and the Pittsburgh Opera.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Quantum Theatre Website | Instagram
- O’Reilly Theater (Pittsburgh Public Theater) Website | Instagram
- Prime Stage Theatre Website | Instagram
- Greer Cabaret Theater Website
ALL NOMINATED:
Row House Cinema – Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company – RealTime Interventions – Stage 62 – Liberty Magic – Arcade Comedy Theater – City Theatre Company – New Hazlett Theater
📸: Peter Radunzel
LOCAL FAVORITE | Festival: Three Rivers Arts Festival
Who they are: Three Rivers Arts Festival is an outdoor music and arts festival held each June in the Downtown district of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The festival features live music and performance art, as well as visual art and vendors who sell their wares. The event is centered in Point State Park.
Why you voted for them: “I love the Three Rivers Arts Festival because it is a great way to see ‘Emerging Artists’ from GPAC, as well as old favorites.” – Laura E.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Picklesburgh Website
- Deutschtown Music Festival Website | Instagram
- Mt Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival Website
- Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival Website | Instagram
ALSO NOMINATED:
📸: Manor Theatre
LOCAL FAVORITE | Cinema/Movie Theater: Manor Theatre
Who they are: The Manor Theatre is a 100 year old independent theatre in Squirrel Hill. Indie, foreign, documentary, blockbusters, every day. They also have a cocktail bar and food.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
📸: Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation
LOCAL FAVORITE | Event: Unblurred: First Friday’s on Penn
Who they are: Unblurred: First Fridays on Penn is a monthly initiative sponsored by the Penn Avenue Arts Initiative, a joint program of the BGC and Friendship Development Associates. What started as an attempt to revitalize Penn Avenue between Negley and Mathilda has transformed into one of the city’s hottest cultural events.
Why you voted for them: “I love Unblurred for the diversity of art from fancy glass sculptures to fanciful portraits!” – Deb L.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Pittsburgh Irish Festival Website | Instagram
- Neighborhood Flea Website | Instagram
- Art All Night Website | Instagram
- Art on Fire Website
ALL NOMINATED:
Lawrenceville Art Crawl – Picklesburgh – Artist Talk – Tech 50 Awards