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"In the best Pittsburgh tradition of
effective public-private partnerships,
The
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust seeks to
lead the
way in uniting public and private interests
in pursuit of mutually supportive cultural
and economic development objectives,
particularly
through the creation and fostering
of a Cultural
District. This entails encouraging
within
the District a diverse set of performing
and visual arts and entertainment programs
of quality and stimulating commercial
and
residential development. These efforts,
together
with the creation of distinctive, attractive
and lively environments, position the
District
as a destination point for a high volume
of visitors. The Trust will also engage
in
comprehensive educational and outreach
programs
in cooperation with community organizations
and interests in order to promote appreciation
of and access to District activities
among
diverse segments of the regional population."
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"The Trust is developing a Cultural
District in downtown Pittsburgh that is comprised
of a 14 block area bounded by Liberty Avenue,
the Allegheny River, 10th and Stanwix streets.
This district, once noted for its less then
desirable businesses, has been transformed
into a gracious area where the arts can be
enjoyed by all people.
The Trust, which owns and operates
the Benedum,
Byham and Harris Theaters, broke ground
for
the O'Reilly Theater in the spring
of 1997.
The 650-seat theatre, located at Seventh
Street and Penn Avenue, is the new
home for
the Pittsburgh Public Theater."
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust:
-
The Benedum Center
- The Byham Theater
- The Harris Theater
- The O'Reilly Theatre
- Pittsburgh Broadway Series, hosted with the
Pittsburgh Symphony and PACE Theatrical Groups,
Inc.
- Wood Street Galleries
- Public Art in the Cultural District Streetscaping
- Riverfront Park
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