The Youth Writers Camp is an inspiring and creative space for middle and high school students passionate about writing. This four-week camp provides an opportunity to explore various forms of writing, from poetry and plays to short stories and songwriting, while connecting with contemporary issues like social justice and the literary legacy of August Wilson.

In April, we will discuss King George’s War. King George’s War (1744-1748) was the American Theater of the War of Austrian Secession. The war itself too heavy tolls on the northern British colonies in North America. 

The Youth Writers Camp is an inspiring and creative space for middle and high school students passionate about writing. This four-week camp provides an opportunity to explore various forms of writing, from poetry and plays to short stories and songwriting, while connecting with contemporary issues like social justice and the literary legacy of August Wilson.

Plan to attend this day-long event with speakers, vendors, lunch, and more!

Door open at 5:30 p.m. for refreshments and more and with a presentation by Author Daniel Raimi on his book The Fracking Debate at 6:30 p.m. 

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with refreshments and more with a presentation at 6:30 p.m. on 19th Century Fashion by Cynda Sites.

Researcher and professor Jamie L. Jones, Ph.D., will present on the 19th century whale oil industry and how it was affected by Drake Well's success in August 1859.

On Thursday, March 6, Dr. Rhonda Clark will present on the T. C. Joy Radiator Company of Titusville. Mr. T. C. Joy originally came to Titusville to make his fortune in the booming oil industry. Although this venture was ultimately a bust, Joy was able to find nationwide success in the manufacture of radiators and other heating-related innovations.

Join The Westmoreland for a day filled with art-making and learning. Students of all ages are welcome to explore our galleries through guided activities.

Join CC and BOOM Concepts for a day of family-friendly, hands-on activities; artist demos; snacks; and a scavenger hunt of our new exhibition Keiko Fukazawa Retrospective: The Space in Between! 

Explore mixed media collage! Use color and pattern to make a web design with paint and sequins. Felt and fabric will complete the project with a sparkly spider. 

Our first FREE Artist Mentorship Series, designed to help artists take care of business & facilitated by Claira of Virgo Sun Studio.

Campers will learn how birds survive the winter and discover what makes birds so extraordinary through guided learning sessions, interactive activities, and up-close encounters! 

Get your wish list and cameras ready… Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary! Saturdays before Christmas, visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa AND an African Penguin.

Get your wish list and cameras ready… Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary! Saturdays before Christmas, visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa AND an African Penguin

Create a drawing with a vintage look. Choose your own subject matter and learn a new technique for adding texture to your art. 

Get your wish list and cameras ready… Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary! Saturdays before Christmas, visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa AND an African Penguin

Experience a fun and engaging morning with art activities, sensory play, and books to read. Spend time with your little learner exploring the vibrant world of birds in the National Aviary’s immersive habitats. 

Get your wish list and cameras ready… Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary! Saturdays before Christmas, visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa AND an African Penguin

Explore German heritage at this discussion-based, hands-on program at West Overton Village presented in partnership with the Heinz History Center. Learn about the documents and artifacts in your own home and the stories they tell.

Led by Sogetsu Pittsburgh’s founder and principal teachers Reiko Nakajima and Atsumi Sewell, this session will include an introduction to the modern Sogetsu school of Ikebana, a demonstration of the process and key techniques of crafting a basic ikebana arrangement, followed by participants creating their own arrangements with guided instruction and one-on-one feedback.

Intro to Geometric Bead Weaving is an all-levels workshop which will introduce participants to the basics of off-loom sculptural geometric beadwork.

From Etch to Print and Adorn: Printmaking and Jewelry using the Etching Process. This one-day workshop will introduce you to electrolytic etching, a safer and acid-free etching process, simple printmaking techniques, and basic jewelry making.

Students will work step by step through project designed to introduce you to working with different materials in the laser.

Come learn from the self proclaimed “Master of Imperfection”, Gerry Florida, who is eternally inspired by the uniqueness of error and what we alter and create as a result. This 2-part workshop will start with a session at Construction Junction and Center for Creative Reuse to talk about design concepts and source materials.