Christine Brondyke, Executive Director of the Sweetwater Center of the Arts in Sewickley, stopped by the WQED-FM studio to chat with Anna Singer about the organization.
Christine Brondyke, Executive Director of the Sweetwater Center for the Arts in Sewickley, stopped by the WQED-FM studio to chat with Anna Singer about the organization.
Sweetwater celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, and it continues to be the epicenter of Northwest Pittsburgh's arts community. Christine talks about their recent move into the old Sewickley post office, their new brand campaign, and their mission as a nonprofit to serve all members of the community. She also discusses Sweetwater's mobile art unit, SweetRide, a retrofitted truck that takes their programming out into the community.
Christine takes Anna through the different programs offered by the center, including summer camps, and a multitude of classes. Their new space has multiple galleries inside, one of which featured an exhibition of Anna's own art. Their current Mezzanine Gallery exhibition is called Crafted in the Valley: Contemporary Voices in Appalachia and includes the work of 38 local, regional, and national artists.
You can learn more about the Sweetwater Center for the Arts, explore programs & classes, and make a donation on their website.