“Four Winds Gallery is a great place to buy beautiful, high quality, contemporary Native American Jewelry. I've recently become very fond of contemporary Navajo Channel Inlay and have already purchased several pieces from Four Winds. I have one David Rosales piece and several by Jimmy Poyer. I love the clean, modern aesthetic of both of these artists, and the precise, high-quality execution of the work.
It's easy to make purchases through the gallery's website, and the accurate descriptions and multiple photos of each piece mean you can buy confidently. Shipping is fast and affordable, and pieces come beautifully and thoughtfully packaged. I will continue to be a Four Winds repeat customer.”
“Aesthetically gorgeous shop that is part store and part oddities gallery. They have some beautiful pieces in their collection. Worth a trip across town just to look but they have lots of fun things to buy as well.”
“Took my first glass class there a few weeks ago. The staff teaching the class were so talented, friendly, and great and great at teaching first-timers. The gift shop here is also very cute!”
“Despite the bright panels on the outside, Irma Freeman Center for the Imagination is in many ways a blink-and-you'll-miss-it kind of place. Even after having been past it on foot several times, I often had fairly little idea what it was. My first impression was that it might be a community center for disabled or destitute youths, and therefore somewhere that serves a valuable cultural function but in which I have no place. I was very incorrect in this assumption, as I found out later. One day, while the doors were open, I walked in. I was treated to a private, minimalistic indie gallery featuring work by local artists. At the time, the exhibit focused principally on abandoned sites in the Pittsburgh area, with photographs giving an eerie portrait of the region's history. It was as though the photographers were archaeologists documenting recent times that have fallen into obscurity and ruin. This is of course not the only exhibit: Irma Freeman's collections, ever changing, deal with a number of different artists and themes. Gift shop at the front door and opening night receptions every First Friday of the month. Strongly recommend!”
“Randyland was a great place to make a quick stop and just stroll through and admire all that there was. very colorful, very positive, whimsical. it was an enjoyable experience”
“Amazing energy and such cool art! The artists are all so kind and willing to put the work in to make something you love! LOVE how each artist has a different style. 10/10 would recommend to ANYONE! (Also super fair pricing)”
“Many choices of mats and frames, including acid free and archival. I have gone here for 3 decades, and I have always found their work excellent and professional.”
“Maser Galleries was honestly one of the highlights of my Pittsburgh trip. Brenda and the staff are so warm and welcoming, it feels nothing like a stuffy gallery. The artwork across both floors is stunning and I walked away with a beautiful plate I’m still obsessed with. They had several versions of the same design in different hues and textures which I loved. If you’re on Walnut Street, don’t skip this one!”
“Great experience! Very patient with my grandma in helping her to pick out a photo and framed it beautifully. Even helped carry the picture to the car. Very nice and welcoming. Reasonable prices. Highly recommend!”
“Excellent experience with Nicole @ BoxHeart Gallery! We ordered a painting to be shipped to NC. Her communication was excellent (and friendly). We received our painting quickly and it was well-packaged, and we couldn't be happier with the entire experience.”
“A beautiful space organized by great people. I opted to skip my walk at commencement in May of 2018 to see the opening of my former professor and now good friend's solo show. A world was opened up to me like never before. Haven't missed one since.”
“Jason tattooed my beloved cat Chester on my arm and not only did he capture Chester's image perfectly, but he also managed to capture Chester's spirit in the art-- I'm not sure how, but people who have known my legendary cat agree. Jason is also just a great person. A+++ and I'd never trust anyone else.”
“I stopped in randomly making my way through The Strip District a few months ago. After looking at his work, I felt I had found the right person to make the urn for my father's remains. My father died 7 years ago, so you can imagine I've been looking for a while. He was kind and respectful, and our whole encounter, he was honest about what he could and couldn't do.He reached out when it was completed, but I was in the middle of a bunch of different crises. He held it for over a month, waiting for me to be able to get there without ever pressuring me. I finally picked it up today. It is exactly what I wanted simple but one of a kind.”
“The woman is a magician! You come in with your ideas and within moments somehow she selects the perfect combination. There are literally hundreds of choices which make up literally thousands of combinations. And yet she does it with her experience, knowledge, and talent. You won’t be disappointed. I tried to go to the discount chain store. What a fiasco that was. I walked out. I walked into Lois Guin and within moments my treasured print had the perfect matting and frame. I am thrilled!!”
“This was an amazing collection of modern photography displayed in a lovely gallery! We enjoyed the artists’ talking about their work. The spread of food was excellent, too. Cannot wait to visit again!”
“Sandra and Mark from J.J. Gillespie are the kindest and most professional human beings I think I have ever met. They provided the highest quality of craftsmanship and far exceeded any of my expectations. Thank you for providing a BEAUTIFUL final product!”
“This is a great shop where you can support local artists and artisans. The classes they offer are great and make for a fun afternoon. I highly recommend checking them out!”
“Very intimate venue unusual for Pittsburgh. No alcohol, no food, but very original with it's own taste for entertainment. Check it out, plenty of restaurants not to far away...”
“If you're a huge admirer of contemporary art then this is the place to go. Edward Eberle is a well-known and highly respected ceramicist in the 21st century. His work is very refined and in tune with geometrical pattern in relationship to nature. You will feel in zen when you look at his work. I highly recommend this place when you're in Pittsburgh!”
“Hiroaki Umeda's performance was breathtaking and highly thought provoking, the space was intimate. I'm looking forward to returning to see the follow on installation, very highly recommend.”
“I loved this place! Very friendly customer service and lots of unique items to choose from. I definitely plan to come back and visit and buy some more! Highly recommend”
“ignore the haters, usually something worth seeing here, shows rotate out frequently. it's a college campus so complaining about the mature nature of work here is pretty hilariously misguided and there are also warning signs anyway.”
“I've been taking a pottery class there and I love it! We're in a small group, we are fairly free to do what we want and our teacher is here to help, answer questions and show us the way.”
“My grandfather was killed in WWII. I took his purple heart medal and certificates to Jeff to frame. He did an amazing job and he got them back to me within a week. The certificates even had some wrinkles and smudges that Jeff got out too. If you have something that's extremely valuable/sentimental, take it to Jeff!”