News Archives | Sweetwater Center for the Arts

In the Water March 2023

For March’s episode, Executive Director Christine Brondyke is in our ceramic studio discussing: Sarah Simmons as our solo exhibitionist and Artist Guild host, the opening of Summer Camp registration, Let them Cook, and accepting applications for Mavuno. Support your local art community by becoming a

Scott Tady: Skip the Super Bowl; Moon man wins Grammy; Sewickley concerts begin

SEWICKLEY — On Feb. 17, Liz Berlin kicks off Folk February, a new concert series at the Sweetwater Center for the Arts. A founding member of Pittsburgh's multi-platinum Rusted Root before embarking on a successful solo career, Berlin will hit the Sewickley center's Community Room stage

In the Water February 2023

February brings new classes, a new instructor exhibit, Folk February, the return of the Artist Guild OFFSITE and more. Thanks to Executive Director, Christine Brondyke, for the monthly update! Support your local art community by becoming a donor. For more information, click here.

In the Water January 2023

An eco-art series is underway, expect a new exhibit starting Feb. 3, a music series to celebrate the art of folk music, and the new classes catalog is making its way to homes all in our 1st #inthewater of 2023…..ENJOY and visit our updated website

‘Cook the world’: Sweetwater chef introduces students to multicultural cuisines

SEWICKLEY — Andrew Alvarez’s immigrant parents had high standards. From an early age, he knew they hoped a career in medicine or engineering would follow his 2004 graduation from Quaker Valley High School. There was only one problem, and it was a biggie: Cooking is what

Cooking International Food at Sweetwater Center for the Arts

SEWICKLEY — Sweetwater Center for the Arts is a rather impressive facility in Sewickley providing community classes ranging from creative writing to ceramics, oil painting to metalsmithing, classes for children to seniors, and everything in between. Throw on incredibly passionate instructors and you have an all-around

Entrance to Sweetwater Center for the Arts

Sweetwater hosts Eco-Art classes in memory of Tess Senay Raynovich

SEWICKLEY — Aspiring art students in middle and high school now have their choice of attending six different classes concentrated on reusing materials, thanks to the generosity and support of the TSR (Tess Senay Raynovich) Fund, the namesake of a Sewickley native and art enthusiast who

black and white collage of girl in a hat in front of a lake and mountains

Tess Senay Raynovich Art and Earth Fund helps young artists create

SEWICKLEY — When young imaginations are fueled by education and inspiration, some pretty special things can happen. KDKA-TV recently went to the first Eco-Art class at the Sweetwater Center for Art in Sewickley. The classes are made possible thanks to the generosity and support of

Open Letter to RAD

On behalf of the staff, board, and teaching artists at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, I would like to thank the Allegheny County Regional Asset District (RAD) for consistently funding the important work we do for our community and region. We are extremely proud to

Woman in glasses next to a Christmas tree at Holiday mART

In the Water December 2022

Enjoy this month’s #IntheWater message from our Executive Director. Last 2 days to see you at Holiday mArt! Explore our classes by clicking here. Support your local art community by becoming a donor. For more information, click here.

News