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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

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In the Water August 2022

A new exhibit is depicted, a food fundraiser is revealed, the Artist Guild speaker series and anticipated Mavuno returns, plus new classes and more. It is all #InTheWater with Christine. Explore our classes by clicking here. Support your local art community by becoming a donor.

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August 2022 Artist Guild Preview: Dorit Brauer

Dorit Brauer is an award-winning author, artist and founder and owner of the Brauer Institute for Holistic Medicine. She taught meditation and stress reduction programs at UPMC, Highmark and many other corporate sites. She is the winner of the Immigrant Entrepreneur Award by Global Pittsburgh, in recognition

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In the Water July 2022

Meet Christine Brondyke, our new Exective Director! She is introducing our newest series, In the Water, where we talk about upcoming exhibits, classes, and events. Explore our classes by clicking here. Support your local art community by becoming a donor. For more information, click here.

Missy from Missy's Morsels, a woman with bleach blonde short hair wearing a white button down shirt in front of the Sweetwater Center for the Arts entrance

Melissa’s Melissa’s Morsels Cookie Decorating Class

Melissa from Melissa’s Morsels taught a cookie decorating class with a beach theme. From making the dough to decorating, students experienced the whole process. Explore our classes by clicking here. Support your local art community by becoming a donor. For more information, click here.