There is a lot happening across the Mon Valley Creative Corridor and the greater Pittsburgh area this year. Rivers of Steel is excited to be a part of the cultural fabric of our region and work with our partners to bring so many dynamic creative experiences to the public.
Happenings
Things to Do
Steel Case at PIT Airport
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A new Steel Case Mini Exhibit curated by the Hazelwood Design Team. April 8 - August 31, 2019
Hot Metal Happening
Aluminum Casting demonstration during the Annual Hammer-in @ Young and Sons Foundry and Machine Shop
April 20, 2019
Homestead First Fridays
Art Exhibitions, demonstrations, pop-up markets and live entertainment along 8th Avenune in Homestead, Pennsylvania.
May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6 & October 4, 2019
Hot Metal Happening
Aluminum Casting demonstration at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh.
May 4, 2019
Hemispheric Conversations
Urban Art Project (HCAUP)
New Urban Art Murals at the Carrie Blast Furnaces
May 11, 2019
Hot Metal Happening
Aluminum Casting demonstration at Touchstone Center for Crafts for their annual open house
June 2, 2019
River Fest 2019
Black smith demonstrations with Artifact Metalworks during the annual River Fest event in Rices Landing, PA.
June 8, 2019 4-8p
Sunday Art Sessions
Join Rivers of Steel for a series of open-air creative excursions at the historic Carrie Blast Furnaces.
June 16, 23 & 30, 2019
Bronze Casting with
Touchstone Center for Crafts
Join Rivers of Steel Arts and Touchstone Center for Crafts for a three-day Bronze-casting workshop in the beautiful Laurel Highlands!
June 26-28, 2019
Public Mural
Ohiopyle State Park
Artists from Rivers of Steel's Urban Art program unveil a new public mural on Sheridan St. in Ohiopyle, PA in partnership with the Ohiopyle State Park.
August 2019, date TBD.
Hot Metal Happening
Aluminum Casting Demonstration during the annual Sculpture Fest at Riverfront Park, Millvale, PA.
July 20, 2019 11a - 6p
Mon City’s
250th Anniversary
Join Rivers of Steel to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Mon City with live painting workshops, blacksmithing and metal casting demonstrations. August 9 & 10, 2019. 6-9p
Breaking Ground
Join Rivers of Steel for a multimedia video installation at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a three-night screening.
August 22-24, 2019. 8-10p
Hot Metal Happening
Rivers of Steel Arts will be casting some hot metal during the annual Steeltown Shakedown festival at the Carrie Blast Furnaces.
September 7, 2019. 10-4p
Learn more about the events
such as tours, workshops, and festivals happening at each unique attraction.
