The Mattress Factory, in partnership with Pedantic Arts Residency, is hosting a member preview event for artist-in-residence Akea Brionne on October 16, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at its 1414 Monterey Annex location in Pittsburgh. Attendees will have exclusive access to Brionne's new solo exhibition installation, followed by a reception with the artist and light refreshments.
The Mattress Factory museum in Pittsburgh is hosting a member preview of "Greer Lankton: Could It Be Love," an exhibition curated by Francis Schichtel and Jordan Weitzman. The show features 24 rarely seen photographs taken by the late East Village artist Greer Lankton (1958–1996), known for her lifelike dolls and explorations of gender, beauty, and the body. Presented in partnership with Magic Hour Press, the exhibition follows the release of the first major monograph on Lankton's photographic work, edited by Nan Goldin, Schichtel, and Weitzman. The preview takes place on November 13, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
The Mattress Factory in Pittsburgh has announced a public conversation between its new Artistic Director, Anthony Elms, and renowned curator Hamza Walker to mark the institution's 50th anniversary. The event focuses on the evolution of artist-centered institutions and Elms's vision for the museum following his tenure as Chief Curator at the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania.
The ALMA | LEWIS art gallery in Pittsburgh is expanding its physical footprint. The gallery, which focuses on contemporary art by Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists, is moving to a larger, more prominent location in the city's East Liberty neighborhood.