NEXT in the Gallery: June in Pittsburgh is packed with more art than you could possibly imagine
Pittsburgh's June cultural calendar features the 67th Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival (June 5-7, 11-14) at Arts Landing, showcasing over 300 artists and performances like Squonk Opera’s *Joy Machine* and Bandaloop’s vertical dance, alongside a juried visual art exhibition through June 28. The Frick Pittsburgh Museums & Gardens presents *French Moderns: Matisse / Renoir / Degas* (June 20–Oct. 11), exploring avant-garde movements with ticketed events including lectures, ballet workshops, and musical performances tied to the exhibit.
Pittsburgh’s June arts scene kicks off with the 67th Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, held June 5–7 and 11–14 at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Arts Landing. The festival highlights over 300 artists in the Artist Market, plus immersive performances like Squonk Opera’s *Joy Machine* (five shows during opening weekend) and Bandaloop’s vertical dance troupe *The Sky Is Not the Limit* (four final-weekend performances). A juried visual art exhibition, featuring works by Andrew W. Allison, Donovan Baxter, and 18 other artists, remains on view at 820 Gallery through June 28. The Frick Pittsburgh Museums & Gardens opens *French Moderns: Matisse / Renoir / Degas* on June 20, showcasing paintings, drawings, and sculptures from Henri Matisse, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, and contemporaries who redefined Western art through abstraction and innovation. The ticketed exhibit runs through October 11 and includes three special events: a June 7 lecture by chief curator Dawn R. Brean on the social and political influences behind French Modernism, a June 24 guided movement session led by Bodiography Contemporary Ballet’s Maria Caruso, and a June 28 piano concert by Leslie Amper performing works linked to the artists. The festival also incorporates themed events like Pride Hot Jam, Nikkei Voices, and a centennial celebration for the Centennial Bridge. Additional exhibitions include *Popular Mechanics* and *Modern Rituals*, alongside floral and geometric art displays. The Frick’s exhibit aligns with broader June programming, including a *Florals and Geometrics* showcase at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and a *Blue*-themed art series across the city. Attendees can explore interactive installations, juried artworks, and performances blending music, dance, and climbing technology. The Frick’s events offer deeper engagement with French Modernism through lectures, movement, and music, while the festival’s diverse lineup reflects Pittsburgh’s vibrant creative community. Tickets for the Frick exhibit and festival details are available via their respective websites.
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