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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
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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.  

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Holiday mART Grand Opening Video

Holiday mART grand opening. We had over 80 artists showcasing their unique, one of a kind items. Explore our classes by clicking here. Support your local art community by becoming a donor. For more information, click here.  

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Giving Tuesday 2022

#GivingTuesday is very near and dear to our heart at Sweetwater. Giving back, especially during this time of the year is so important. We have put together a fundraiser that we would greatly appreciate you spreading to friends and families. Let’s make this Giving Tuesday

Mavuno celebrates Black artists at Sewickley center & park

Beaver resident Day Bracey curated the Black artists for the annual Mavuno Festival at Sweetwater Center for the Arts. Photo provided by Rachel Rennebeck SEWICKLEY − Sweetwater Center for The Arts celebrates Black artists from the community in the annual Mavuno festival, opening Friday. The
Chef Andrew Alvarez, a Sewickley native, is teaching cooking classes at Sweetwater Center for the Arts.

Sweetwater Center for the Arts launches cooking classes

Chef Andrew Alvarez, a Sewickley native, is teaching cooking classes at Sweetwater Center for the Arts. Sweetwater Center for the Arts is known for its hands-on learning with less traditional classes like metalsmithing and drawing and the human form, as well as trending favorites like
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In the Water November 2022

In The Water, our monthly explanation of events and happenings, is In the HOT Water this month. Take a look at our spin on #HotOnes while discussing the highly anticipated Holiday mArt. Explore our classes by clicking here. Support your local art community by becoming

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In the Water October 2022

October’s edition of In the Water, a video update from our Executive Director. Mavuno exhibition, Chef Alvarez making pierogies, and upcoming workshops. Explore our classes by clicking here. Support your local art community by becoming a donor. For more information, click here.  

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In the Water September 2022

Classes available at 15% off, Mavuno is getting closer, we’re building the Artist Guild, & did we mention classes? All #InTheWater the second Saturday of the month with Executive Director, Christine Brondyke. Explore our classes by clicking here. Support your local art community by becoming