Comments for Three Rivers Arts Festival - Pittsburgh, PA - A division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Comment on Thanks for taking our survey by Diane Persin

Diane Persin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:50:19 +0000

I think that the Arts Festival was once again good BUT too short. We came on the first Saturday, paid ten follars for parking, walked across to the festival and was then met with pouring rain for the next several hours. I tried to shop and did manage to spend several hundred dollars rather quickly but was not able to return as by the time we tried to come again, the festival was over.

Also, there is too much emphasis on live entertainment. These craftsman spend hundreds of dollars to come to show and sell their wares. I know taht the entertainment brings people to the festival but are these the people who are spending their dollars or just coming in for free entertainment? That is something to think about. Also, Pittsburgh has a wonderful arts scene–the opera, ballet, sumphony, chamber music—yet almost all of the entertainment is mainstream generic musik?????? How about stuff for us classical music people. Even acoustic guitar, quartet, chamber orchestra…? Even POPS stuff would be better than some of the other entertainment offered…..

Pittsburgh is lucky to have this festival and I know that a lot of hard work goes into making it happen. Please consider extending the days and try to cultural-up the entertainment aspect. We are proud of of city and all that it offers. We have attended other Arts Festivals (most recently, a much smaller version (just a weekend) the KRAIS Festival in St. Joesph, Michigan and also Asheville, North Carolina, New York City’s, Arts in the Park, and many other places. The Three Rivers Arts is nice, but needs to be extended time-wise and perhaps an up in the entertainment—not more–just a bit classier…..if possible. We will be back. Congratulations on all of the hard work. These are just thoughts and suggestions—please don’t take offense. You all do a great job!

Comment on Take the Survey by Lorraine Berner

Lorraine Berner — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:01:44 +0000

I was going to do the survey, but it didn’t seem quite worth it for me this year. I try to see some part of the festival every year. This year, I was very happy to see the return of the Juried Arts Exhibit although, in some ways, I wish it could be closer to the rest of the activities. It has always been my favorite part of the festival, so thank you for bringing it back. My husband and I also got to attend the film, “Herb & Dorothy” which we enjoyed thoroughly. I don’t know if films have been done before, but I thought it was a good idea. I wish I had the chance to see more of the selections. It was convenient for us that it was next to the juried art too. I also got to see the floating Andy Carnegie which was incredibly fun. My son & I were going to the Pirate game and we made time before to find Andy and take some pictures. Thanks for everything.

Comment on Emerging Artist Scholarship Winners – Part 4 by WSP Congratulates Our Community Artists | Waldorf School of Pittsburgh

WSP Congratulates Our Community Artists | Waldorf School of Pittsburgh — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:47:29 +0000

[...] Deanna Mance, from our Extended Care Program, won the Emerging Artist Scholarship at the Three Rivers Arts Festival at the beginning of June. Her work features hand drawn geometric [...]

Comment on Take the Survey by Jason Parsley

Jason Parsley — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:51:16 +0000

The show was great. The sells were great. The set up was good The weather was OK Thanks for letting me be there Hope to see you again next year.

Comment on Take the Survey by rose alexander

rose alexander — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 05:47:54 +0000

The Three Rivers Arts Festival was a nice event. I do miss the fact that there is not enough well known talent in the live concerts. There also needs to be more diverse entertainment in the live music lineup; i.e. jazz, pop and R & B in order to cater to our diverse city.

Comment on Take the Survey by Gerald Flotta

Gerald Flotta — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:44:49 +0000

Why don’t you consider some branding? T-shirts with the TRAF logo and a line like, “I went to the Three Rivers Arts Festival and got artfully wet”. Or how about umbrellas with the logo and raindrops, or hats, or ponchos? Outstanding – in the rain! Come on now, we the public know that the Festival seeks out the rain or is it the other way around? Capitalize on it.

Comment on Andrew Carnegie: Floating Festival Diplomat by I’m a stranger here myself… « the ionesphere

I’m a stranger here myself… « the ionesphere — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:35:15 +0000

[...] sun was shining, and the view from the Fort Duquesne Bridge was pretty amazing. We even met up with Andrew Carnegie! (He was spending the day anchored near the statue of my childhood friend, Fred [...]

Comment on Andrew Carnegie: Floating Festival Diplomat by Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:45:47 +0000

No, seriously: What will happen to this sculpture after the festival?

I would like to see it return next year.

Comment on 2010 Headline Concerts by Will

Will — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:11:39 +0000

Love how people bitch about FREE concerts. And calling for people to be fired because your favorite bands are not playing…..Really? Stay home and miss out if all you can do is complain. The other thousands and thousands of people will be having a good time.

Comment on Kris Kristofferson by mikeisbored

mikeisbored — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:29:15 +0000

oh going to this tonight for sure.