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Mattress Factory's Interests
General
The Mattress Factory is a museum of contemporary art that presents "art you can get into" - room sized environments created by in-residence artists. Located in Pittsburgh's historic Mexican War Streets since 1977, the Mattress Factory is one of few museums of its kind anywhere in the world.
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS:
INNER AND OUTER SPACE
April 25, 2008 - January 11, 2009
VISIT US!
The MF has two great buildings for you to explore, located within one block of each other at 500 Sampsonia Way and 1414 Monterey Street. Free parking is available in our private lot at 505 Jacksonia Street.
HOURS:
Tuesday-Saturday: 10-5
Sunday: 1-5
ADMISSION:
Adults $10.00
Seniors $8.00
Students $7.00
Every Thursday 1/2 price admission!
CMU students get in FREE all year!
Pitt students FREE during Fall/Spring Semester!
MF members are always FREE!
BOXSPRING CAFÉ:
The BoxSpring Café, located in the lobby of 500 Sampsonia Way, offers delicious soups, salads, specialty entrees, pizzas and sandwiches from M Catering. The Cafe also offers unique desserts from Vanilla Pastry Studio, and gourmet coffee from La Prima.
MF SHOP:
Museum store purchases help the Mattress Factory provide artists in residence with unparalleled support in creating new installations at the museum.
"i've been to the big box museums of Chicago, NYC, Philly, and DC and nothing is as interactive, surreal, or mind-poking like The Mattress Factory, and i'm glad it's in Pittsburgh. "
Heya! We are still accepting submissions for Citywide Salon, our Pittsburgh 250 public art show. Submit art at academyofthesouthside@gmail.com and go to www. academyofthesouthside. com for details!
In June, 2008 Pittsburgh 250 Community Connections and The Academy of the South Side will present "CITYWIDE SALON", a month-long public showcase of Pittsburgh artists' work, providing a great opportunity for widespread exposure throughout the city. Up to 20 works by local artists will be reproduced in bus kiosks throughout the city along the 54C route, giving participants the chance to bring their art directly to the people and also to keep the sizable (69" x 48") poster for future promotional use. Deadline is March 28, so submit now to academyofthesouthside@gmail.com.
PRESERVE AND PURSUE Three world premieres in one exciting evening
Please join us and experience Attack Theatre's expansive choreography, stunning visual imagery, and compelling live music.
A dance event featuring the world premiere of newly commissioned scores by esteemed Japanese composers Somei Satoh (Tokyo) and Miyuki Ito (Nagoya) and Attack Theatre Music Director Dave Eggar. Ancient myths collide with contemporary images while classic sounds and high-energy physicality coalesce in a passionate look at modern life.
FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY! February 1 and 2 (Friday and Saturday) at 8 p.m. February 5 and 6 (Tuesday and Wednesday) at 7 p.m.
New Hazlett Theater (Northside)
For Tickets visit www.proartstickets.org or call 412.394.3353
Ticket Information
$20 in advance $24 at the door $15 for students and seniors $40 Opening Night Reception (includes admission to performance)** **Please join us for the Opening Night Reception - Preserve and Pursue on Friday, February 1st at 6:30 pm at the New Hazlett Theater
Hosted by Attack Theatre and the Japan America Society of Pennsylvania, the reception will feature authentic Japanese fare and libations, Koto music, and inspired Asian décor. Meet composers Somei Satoh (Tokyo) and Miyuki Ito (Nagoya) while perusing Attack Theatre's process boards, offering a glimpse of the artistic journey in the creation of this world premiere performance. Tickets are $40 - includes admission to the performance. Please call 412.394.3353 or visit www.proartstickets.org for tickets.
We are pleased to announce the schedule for our Winter Term and a celebratory Open House to kick off the new year!
Beginning the second week of January 2008, we will be offering Drawing and Portrait Painting, as well as bringing back the Long Pose.
Please visit our website at www.academyofthesouthside.com to register for classes and find all information.
We also will be having a celebratory Open House. On Saturday, January 5th, at 7PM come help us celebrate the start of our Winter Term. We will have a studio full of our paintings from 2007, as well as a free open model session and refreshments.
Check out the Tom Museum Opening Reception this Saturday, December 8th from 7pm to 10pm. New work includes an Artist Made Books Exhibit plus a new installation by Alberto Almarza. Free and open to the public. www.tommuseum.com
Let's Celebrate! Come out and have glass of champagne and receive a complementary tote bag with one of my "mural birds" on it.
Bar+Art=good time.
Place: Doc's Bar on Walnut at Belefonte (across from Walnut Grill and J Crew) Time: 5-7ish p.m. Complimentary Appetizer's provided by Doc's Bar. Complimentary Tote Bag's with my art Sweet Grooves by: Dj Howler Monkey (DJ Extraordinare) DJ KIKI (of Sound Smorgasborg)
Northside Mural, East Ohio St. & Cedar Ave. David Edwards 2007
