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Video: Smithfield Street Bridge
Allegheny County, Media Brian Crawford Allegheny County, Media Brian Crawford

Video: Smithfield Street Bridge

We look at the Smithfield Street Bridge in our ongoing series, "Past is Present," profiling the aesthetic beauty of Pittsburgh's historic built environment. Through this series of vignettes featuring stories and a look at the history of buildings, bridges, and landmarks, we hope to give some insight into our city’s built environment and its rich architectural history.

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Sounds from the Studio Ep. 2 – Tanya Crane
Media Brian Crawford Media Brian Crawford

Sounds from the Studio Ep. 2 – Tanya Crane

Tanya Crane’s artwork dwells within a liminal existence between prejudice and privilege. In this episode, we talk about her bold enamel designs, how art and craft can intentionally be the same, and culturally making a statement with her art.

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Building the Crèche
Allegheny County, Media Brian Crawford Allegheny County, Media Brian Crawford

Building the Crèche

The Pittsburgh Crèche, or nativity scene, is the only sanctioned replica of the crèche at Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. This 66,000 pound piece of art has been a part of Pittsburgh's history and Christmas tradition for 22 years. Now, we take you behind the scenes as we see how this three story structure is assembled and meet the people involved in making it happen.

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Pull Up Clouds at the Weather Discovery Center
Media Brian Crawford Media Brian Crawford

Pull Up Clouds at the Weather Discovery Center

Learn about the different types of clouds in our atmosphere with the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center's "Pull Up Clouds" exhibit designed by the Carnegie Science Center. Visit the center to learn about clouds, thunderstorms and much more. Get more information at weatherdiscovery.org

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Mustard Seed Faith Documentary Special
Media Brian Crawford Media Brian Crawford

Mustard Seed Faith Documentary Special

Welcome to the Manchester Growing Together Garden, home to one of Pittsburgh's newest public art murals, "Mustard Seed Faith". Join us as we speak to the artists and document the creation of this beautiful giant rooster and learn what it means to the community. Special thanks to the artists, Shane Pilster and Max Gonzales, the garden, and Hemispheric Conversations Urban Art Project.

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