For Immediate Release
Contact: Lynne Glover (412) 952-7770
March 23, 2007

Lawrenceville’s free art marathon returns for its 10^th anniversary

LAWRENCEVILLE – It’s baaaaack! That’s right, the 10^th Annual Art All Night returns to Lawrenceville for another art marathon and community celebration.

Artists and art lovers should mark their calendars for Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29. The Catalyst Building, a former schoolhouse at 141 41^st Street, will serve as this year’s venue.

Professional and amateur artists of all ages are invited to display and sell their work at this community event that’s like no other. Artists can bring one piece of art to the registration table at The Catalyst Building between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. Artists will be asked to show an ID to drop off and pick up artwork.

Admission is FREE and the event is open to the public from 5 p.m. (April 28) through 2 p.m. (April 29).

Art All Night, one of Pittsburgh's most popular arts events, has gained a cult-like following since its inception a decade ago. Last year, Art All Night featured work by 883 artists and was attended by over 10,000 guests.

“Ten years ago, a group of Lawrenceville residents got together to brainstorm an event,” recalls Chris Hollingshead, who is spearheading the 2007 Art All Night. “This event would celebrate our neighborhood and be something different.”

And so, Art All Night was born, and something different indeed it became. “We don’t judge it, or censor it, or charge a fee for it. To do so would violate its essence and scare it away,” says Hollingshead about the art event. “You can’t judge a piece of someone’s soul. You can’t censor a piece of who they are. And, you can’t charge them a fee to share it with us.”

No wonder Art All Night has grown each year. “But not because of us,” says Hollingshead. “But because the market for something so real is so big.”

Hollingshead recalls the first Art All Night: “We got a space and we built it out to show art. We invited people to come. We figured if no one came, at least we were going to have a great party. Something amazing happened. People came. Lots of people. Not only did they come, but they brought expressions of themselves to show and share. We all saw it. There was something very special. The inner spirit that lives in us all, came out from behind its walls, dropped its pretensions, and quietly exposed itself, for all to see.”

Art All Night is planned and coordinated by an all-volunteer organizing committee comprised of residents and supporters of Pittsburgh’s vibrant Lawrenceville neighborhood. Dozens of additional volunteers help in the final stages to prepare the venue, construct exhibit panels, assist with registration, hang artwork and much, much more.

To learn more about the event, how to register your artwork, and how to get involved as a donor or volunteer visit our website at www.artallnight.com.

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