Lawrenceville Building Press Release & News
Press Release Summary
The building’s purchase and renovation will be a $5.5 million investment in the future of arts and culture in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Its new home will be at 5637 Butler Street in a former manufacturing facility. Construction is slated to begin in July with a grand opening planned for March 2020.
Our new home represents a transformational moment for Contemporary Craft said Janet McCall, Executive Director, Contemporary Craft. We have an opportunity now to reach an even wider audience for our diverse range of nationally-renowned exhibitions, further our commitment to local artists, and expand our extensive public and student education and outreach activities.
By relocating, CC’s annual economic impact of $3.9 million will help revitalize Upper Lawrenceville, a historically industrial area that is already an incubator for many entrepreneurs and artisans. Clustering with other creative businesses and makers will amplify the creative synergy and arts collaborations within the community, increase foot traffic, and have a positive economic impact for all.
The organization will continue to operate out of its current space in the Strip District until the end of 2019.
Lawrenceville Building Plans | Building Fact Sheet
Press Kit for the February 14, 2019 Press Conference
Press Release | Press Event Speaker List
Quote Sheet | Contemporary Craft Fact Sheet
News Regarding the New Lawrenceville Building
After 33 Years, Arts Group Bids Farewell To The Strip
WESA 90.5 | Bill O’Driscoll | August 19, 2019
18 Pittsburgh groups get over $15 million in RACP funds
NEXTpittsburgh | Bill O’Toole | August 7, 2019
Contemporary Craft receives $500,000 from state
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Mary Thomas | August 2, 2019
How and why Contemporary Craft is moving to Lawrenceville
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Marylynne Pitz | April 18, 2019
Contemporary Craft says goodbye to the Strip District
Pittsburgh City Paper | Amanda Waltz | March 26, 2019
Contemporary Craft moving to new location
WPXI-TV | February 14, 2019
Contemporary Craft To Move Galleries, Studios To Upper Lawrenceville
90.5 WESA | Bill O’Driscoll | February 14, 2019
Pittsburgh’s Contemporary Craft Announces New Home In Upper Lawrenceville
Pittsburgh Current | Amanda Reed | February 14, 2019
Contemporary Craft leaving Strip District for Lawrenceville
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Marylynne Pitz | February 14, 2019
BuildingContemporary Craft moving to new $5.5 million home in Lawrenceville
Trib Total Media | Paul Guggenheimer | February 14, 2019
Contemporary Craft announces new location in Lawrenceville. Check it out here.
NEXTpittsburgh | Bill O’Toole | February 13, 2019
Contemporary Craft finds new location, will reveal it next week
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Anya Sostek | February 8, 2019
