Wood Street Galleries, a
visual arts
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project of the
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
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, is a
gallery
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** Contemporary art gallery
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Albums
* ''Gallery'' (Elaiza album), 2014 album
* ''Gallery'' (Gr ...
located in Downtown
Pittsburgh
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,
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.
The gallery occupies the upper floors of the Max Azen company building, above the
Wood Street light rail stop.
History
The triangular-shaped building that houses the gallery was transferred to the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in 1990 by the Pittsburgh Port Authority Transit, for the sum of $1 per year.
The Wood Street Galleries were established two years later in 1992.
The gallery has a focus on contemporary and technological art.
References
External links
Official site*
Tourist attractions in Pittsburgh
Art galleries established in 1993
Art museums and galleries in Pennsylvania
1993 establishments in Pennsylvania
Museums in Pittsburgh
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