A Panorama of Pittsburgh
now on view at the Frick


Support the Frick at Joseph-Beth Booksellers on July 12
Part of your purchase between
2:00-4:00 p.m. will benefit the Frick.

There's something for everyone this summer
at the Frick
From Inside/Out Day and the popular Through the Back Door tour to our weekly Garden Glimpses and ongoing family tours, we offer plenty for everyone to do this summer.

Horseless Carriage Tour
set for Sept. 7
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Lectures

The Frick's evening lectures have brought such exciting scholars and personalities to Pittsburgh as: critic and founder, editor, and publisher of New Criterion, Hilton Kramer; internationally-celebrated and controversial stage director Peter Sellars; and well-known author and New York University professor, Robert Rosenblum. Topics have been as wide ranging as Rosenblum's discussion Bouguereau vs. Picasso: the Dawn of a New Century, to Sellars' dynamic presentation on Art as Social Action.

Call 412-371-0600 to register for any of the following programs or download the registration form. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to be viewed.)

  Friday Gallery Talks
Each Friday during the Panorama of Pittsburgh exhibition, a different member of the Frick staff chooses a facet of the exhibition to highlight in a short gallery talk. Explore themes of social history such as the Great Fire of 1845, along with printmaking techniques, historic views of businesses, churches, and Pittsburgh institutions long gone.

Free, drop-in program.
Jul 11, 2008 - Oct 3, 2008
 
  Inside/Out Lecture: The Big Strip—Looking at Fashion, Underpinnings, Layers of Dirt and the Body, 1770-1799
Highlighting the Frick’s special Inside/Out weekend, take a journey back to the late eighteenth century for a look below the surface where changes in the ideals of beauty intersect with new hygienic practices. Dr. Anne Bissonnette explores this transition in fashion history, how it was influenced by ancient Greek and Roman culture, and how it made a strong impact on art, philosophy, literature, and politics. Advance registration recommended.

$8 members, students and teachers; $10 non-members and guests.
Jul 27, 2008 1:30 PM
 
  History on Sunday Lecture: Pittsburgh: Memorable Places and Recent Changes
As the Pittsburgh region celebrates its 250th anniversary, join Louise Sturgess, executive director of the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation, for a fast-paced tour of the Golden Triangle and of city areas north, east and south of downtown showing memorable places and recent changes, including restorations, additions and adaptive-use projects. The Frick Art Museum.

$8 members, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation members, students and teachers; $10 non-members and guests.
Aug 24, 2008 1:30 PM
 
  Art at Noon: Picturing Pittsburgh—A Century of Dynamic Change
This talk examines printed views of Pittsburgh from about 1790 through the end of the nineteenth century. From prints published inexpensively in popular national publications, providing evidence of a widespread fascination with the city, to luxury prints often printed abroad, Elisabeth Roark, Ph.D. associate professor of art, Chatham University, investigates what the prints' visual qualities and historical context reveal about perceptions of Pittsburgh. The Frick Art Museum.

Free and open to the public.
Sep 25, 2008 12:00 PM
 
  Coffee and Culture: Victorian Mourning
Victorian mourning customs were elaborate and full of meaning, and were taken seriously in society as ways to show proper respect for the dead. Join Amanda Gillen, assistant curator of education, for coffee and a discussion about traditional mourning practices and the symbolism behind them. Images and touchable objects will add depth to a topic already rich in history and emotion. Lexington Education Center. Advance registration suggested.

$8 members; $10 non-members and guests.
Oct 1, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
  History on Sunday Lecture: Drawing Mud: Cartooning the Presidential Campaign
Rob Rogers, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette editorial cartoonist and seven-time Golden Quill award winner, presents his editorial cartoons and his experiences covering the 2008 presidential campaign and discusses the rich history of political cartoons which became so popular in late nineteenth-century periodicals like Puck and Harper’s Weekly. The Frick Art Museum.
Oct 12, 2008 1:30 PM
 

Art At Noon

Art at Noon is a series of free, informal, and informative talks in The Frick Art Museum auditorium. Stop by an "Art at Noon" talk during your lunch hour and feed your mind. Art at Noon isn't just about art history. Speakers have discussed music, literature, and anthropology in relation to our exhibitions, and we have had a frame conservator present a hands-on, one-hour course in identifying period frames. Past speakers have included noted art historians Gabriel Weisberg, Ann Sutherland Harris, and Aaron Sheon.

Film

See an obscure art-house masterpiece, or a fondly remembered classic on the "big screen" at The Frick Art Museum auditorium. Films are selected to complement the scheduled exhibition and are guaranteed to send you back into the galleries afterwards to see things a bit differently. Past screenings have included René Clément's Gervaise, and Robert Altman's Vincent & Theo.

Special Programs

  Exhibition: A Panorama of Pittsburgh--Nineteenth-Century Printed Views
This exhibition and accompanying catalogue will provide an in-depth consideration of the history of printed views of Pittsburgh and printmaking in the city, leading to a better understanding of the story of the region as well as of the use of prints of cityscapes during the period.

There have been no previous exhibitions that have studied this material systematically, using examples from private, public, corporate, and club collections in Pittsburgh, as well as institutions around the country. The accompanying catalogue will include an essay by guest curator, Christopher W. Lane and an extensive and scholarly catalogue listing of printed views of Pittsburgh.

Lane is an expert on antique prints, maps and books. He has written Impressions of Niagara, documenting the Charles Rand Penney Collection of over 700 printed images of Niagara Falls, curated an exhibition of the Penney Collection at the Castellani Art Gallery, and assisted in assembling an international touring exhibition drawn from that collection. Lane is also known for his basic guides to map and print collecting, including What Is A Print? and A Guide to Collecting Historical Prints, and appears regularly as the print and map expert on The Antiques Roadshow.

This exhibition, organized by the Frick Art & Historical Center, is part of the Frick’s contribution to the celebrations surrounding Pittsburgh’s 250th anniversary. This exhibition is organized by the Frick Art & Historical Center with support provided by the Allegheny Foundation, The Pittsburgh Foundation, the Eichleay Foundation, Mine Safety Appliances, and the Juliet Lea Hillman Simonds Foundation.
Jun 28, 2008 - Oct 5, 2008
 
  Summer Tea: Under the Porte Cochère
Step back in time to summers in the fashionable East End when ladies and gentlemen dressed in white and took tea on the lawns of the estates of Pittsburgh’s Millionaires Row. Join us for tea, petite sandwiches and scrumptious pastries under Clayton’s porte cochère. And, to complete your afternoon, take a special etiquette tour of Clayton and learn how Adelaide Frick and her friends enjoyed the social formalities of tea. In case of inclement weather, tea will be served indoors at Lexington House Education Center.

$28 members; $35 non-members and guests.
Jul 12, 2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 
  Support the Frick at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, South Side Works
Join with the Frick as we launch a new partnership with Joseph-Beth Booksellers at the South Side Works. The independent community bookstore supports local organizations through their “Gives Back” preferred customer program.

Help make the Frick a part of this program by supporting us as we grow this new community partnership. Download the special coupon and present it with your purchase on Saturday, July 12 between 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Frick will receive 20% of your total sale!

You'll also be able to see and touch items from the Frick collection, and all visitors will receive our suggested "Frick Picks" reading list for booklovers of all ages. And, the first 100 visitors will receive a poster from the exhibition A Panorama of Pittsburgh: Nineteenth-Century Printed Views. The poster is suitable for framing and will make a beautiful addition to your home or office.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers is located at 2705 E. Carson Street.
Jul 12, 2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 
  Inside/Out Weekend: Family Fun Day
Bring the whole family for this special inside-out, upside-down, topsy-turvy look at the Frick’s art, cars, and buildings. Games, silly stories, child-friendly tours, and an art activity will round out your day.

All activities are free except open house visit to Clayton. Clayton is always free for members.
Jul 26, 2008 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 
  Day Trip: Pittsburgh’s Vistas and Valleys
View the exhibition A Panorama of Pittsburgh: Nineteenth-Century Printed Views. Then, board a deluxe motor coach to explore some of these scenes, including the Bulgarian-Macedonian National Educational and Cultural Center in Homestead, the Pump House along the Monongahela River. We’ll also take a bus ride along Greenfield Avenue to see the area known as the Russian Valley and the twin golden domes of St. John Chrysostom Church. Meet at The Frick Art Museum. Advance registration and pre-payment required.

$45 members and Rivers of Steel members; $55 non-members and guests.
Jul 31, 2008 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
  Coffee and Culture: Finding Allegheny City
Just across the Allegheny River from Pittsburgh, the city of Allegheny was a thriving, independent community during the nineteenth century. Join Emilia Boehm, collections and exhibitions associate at the Frick, for coffee and a discussion about the people and places that made up this historic community, which was annexed by the city of Pittsburgh in 1907. Several images of Allegheny included in the exhibition A Panorama of Pittsburgh: Nineteenth-Century Printed Views will be highlighted and contrasted with present-day images of Allegheny, now known as Pittsburgh’s North Side. Meet at Lexington Education Center.

$8 members, teachers and students; $10 non-members and guests.
Aug 5, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
  Elderhostel© Day of Discovery: Still Young at 250--A Panorama of Pittsburgh
In 1868, author James Parton described Pittsburgh in the Atlantic Monthly as “Hell with the lid blown off.”

However, before industry sullied the landscape, the area’s vantage point at the confluence of three great rivers made it the perfect point to establish a community that would become strategic, both militarily and commercially. From its frontier past, into its industrial age, and on to this modern city of culture and high tech, this Day of Discovery takes a deeper look into life along Pittsburgh’s rivers.

Louise Sturgess of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation draws you back to Pittsburgh’s earliest days with an illustrated talk on the region’s history. To get an in-depth visual sense of these times, Frick staff guides you through its current exhibition, A Panorama of Pittsburgh: Nineteenth-Century Pittsburgh Views. The day concludes with Patrick McShea discussing almost everything you wanted to know about Pittsburgh waterways in his talk, The ABC’s of our Three Rivers. The Frick Art Museum. Choose from one of the following dates: August 22 or 27; September 2 or 4. Boxed lunch will be served in Lexington Education Center, with time to view the beautiful gardens, greenhouse, and Car and Carriage Museum.

Registration through Elderhostel© Day of Discovery, www.elderhostel.org.
Aug 22, 2008 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
  Elderhostel© Day of Discovery: Still Young at 250--A Panorama of Pittsburgh
In 1868, author James Parton described Pittsburgh in the Atlantic Monthly as “Hell with the lid blown off.”

However, before industry sullied the landscape, the area’s vantage point at the confluence of three great rivers made it the perfect point to establish a community that would become strategic, both militarily and commercially. From its frontier past, into its industrial age, and on to this modern city of culture and high tech, this Day of Discovery takes a deeper look into life along Pittsburgh’s rivers.

Louise Sturgess of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation draws you back to Pittsburgh’s earliest days with an illustrated talk on the region’s history. To get an in-depth visual sense of these times, Frick staff guides you through its current exhibition, A Panorama of Pittsburgh: Nineteenth-Century Pittsburgh Views. The day concludes with Patrick McShea discussing almost everything you wanted to know about Pittsburgh waterways in his talk, The ABC’s of our Three Rivers. The Frick Art Museum. Choose from one of the following dates: August 22 or 27; September 2 or 4. Boxed lunch will be served in Lexington Education Center, with time to view the beautiful gardens, greenhouse, and Car and Carriage Museum.

Registration through Elderhostel© Day of Discovery, www.elderhostel.org.
Aug 24, 2008 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
  Elderhostel© Day of Discovery: Still Young at 250--A Panorama of Pittsburgh
In 1868, author James Parton described Pittsburgh in the Atlantic Monthly as “Hell with the lid blown off.”

However, before industry sullied the landscape, the area’s vantage point at the confluence of three great rivers made it the perfect point to establish a community that would become strategic, both militarily and commercially. From its frontier past, into its industrial age, and on to this modern city of culture and high tech, this Day of Discovery takes a deeper look into life along Pittsburgh’s rivers.

Louise Sturgess of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation draws you back to Pittsburgh’s earliest days with an illustrated talk on the region’s history. To get an in-depth visual sense of these times, Frick staff guides you through its current exhibition, A Panorama of Pittsburgh: Nineteenth-Century Pittsburgh Views. The day concludes with Patrick McShea discussing almost everything you wanted to know about Pittsburgh waterways in his talk, The ABC’s of our Three Rivers. The Frick Art Museum. Choose from one of the following dates: August 22 or 27; September 2 or 4. Boxed lunch will be served in Lexington Education Center, with time to view the beautiful gardens, greenhouse, and Car and Carriage Museum.

Registration through Elderhostel© Day of Discovery, www.elderhostel.org.
Sep 2, 2008 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
  Elderhostel© Day of Discovery: Still Young at 250--A Panorama of Pittsburgh
In 1868, author James Parton described Pittsburgh in the Atlantic Monthly as “Hell with the lid blown off.”

However, before industry sullied the landscape, the area’s vantage point at the confluence of three great rivers made it the perfect point to establish a community that would become strategic, both militarily and commercially. From its frontier past, into its industrial age, and on to this modern city of culture and high tech, this Day of Discovery takes a deeper look into life along Pittsburgh’s rivers.

Louise Sturgess of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation draws you back to Pittsburgh’s earliest days with an illustrated talk on the region’s history. To get an in-depth visual sense of these times, Frick staff guides you through its current exhibition, A Panorama of Pittsburgh: Nineteenth-Century Pittsburgh Views. The day concludes with Patrick McShea discussing almost everything you wanted to know about Pittsburgh waterways in his talk, The ABC’s of our Three Rivers. The Frick Art Museum. Choose from one of the following dates: August 22 or 27; September 2 or 4. Boxed lunch will be served in Lexington Education Center, with time to view the beautiful gardens, greenhouse, and Car and Carriage Museum.

Registration through Elderhostel© Day of Discovery, www.elderhostel.org.
Sep 4, 2008 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
  2nd Annual H. C. Frick Horseless Carriage Road Rally
Back by popular demand! The H.C. Frick Horseless Carriage Road Rally is the perfect event for all types of car enthusiasts. Take your sports car, vintage vehicle or daily driver on this 140-mile tour through the scenic Laurel Highlands.

You’ll travel from the historic Summit Inn Resort near Uniontown to the Frick, stopping for lunch along the way. The day begins with a continental breakfast at the Summit Inn and ends with awards, drinks and hearty hors d’oeuvres at the Car and Carriage Museum.

If you want to make this a weekend event, the Summit Inn Resort, our rally headquarters, is offering a special rate to overnight guests. Afternoon registration, rally school and a special evening program will be open to entrants on Saturday. Meet your competition!

Download our information sheet here or register or now.

Questions? Call 412-205-2022 or e-mail education@TheFrickPittsburgh.org.

View photos from last year's Road Rally.
Sep 7, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
 
  Family Workshop: Pittsburgh Unfolded
Discover the joy of making art together. Begin by exploring scenes of Pittsburgh’s past in our special exhibition. Then draw, print and collage your own rivers, roads, bridges and buildings. Put your scene together in a unique fanciful foldout book. For children 6–11 and their special grownups.

$8 members; $10 non-members. Adults admitted free.
Sep 14, 2008 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
 


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