When you are considering a basement finishing, there are many options available to you. The good news is your unfinished basement is like a blank canvas. You can make it into absolutely anything you want. If you dream of turning your basement into an art studio, now is the time. You do not need an […]
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Return of Live Music in PA
With vaccines ramping up it is nearly time to bring back the live music experience in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and all across the great state of PA. When will you be ready visit your local concert venue? Leave your thoughts below and you may be featured in an upcoming blog post.
How Pittsburgh Artists Come Together to Save the Best Music Venues
The coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll across the globe, and the entertainment industry is one of its victims. Just look at how many entertainment companies have laid off employees since the pandemic began. Live music venues, in particular, have taken a hit during the pandemic. Some of the best music venues across the […]
How to Better Support Your Local Art Centers
Most people have at least a passing interest in the arts. After all, research shows that just 50 minutes of art therapy can improve mood significantly, while lowering levels of pain and anxiety. And since more than 90% of all Americans feel that art is an important part of children’s education, it’s no surprise that […]
Not A Starving Artist: What To Do With Your Art Degree
The old adage about “starving artists” might scare people looking into an art degree, but the reality is that there are many high-paying jobs that you can only get with an art degree. Art degrees are more flexible than many people think. The skills you’ll pick up during your studies can lead to great career […]
Take a Break From the Digital World and Do a Puzzle
There are literally dozens of different electronic devices these days on which people can play games or do other activities to stimulate their brains. This includes desktop computers, laptop computers, tablets, smartphones and a number of other devices. While these are convenient, it can actually be better to do old-fashioned puzzles, such as 300 piece […]
The Art of Building Restoration: 6 Tips to Consider When Restoring An Old Home
UPDATED 1/11/21 Restoring an old home could be the result of many different reasons. Water damage restoration is one of the leading causes of needing a home restoration. Restoration and remediation companies will help you through the entire process by first evaluating what work needs to be done and how urgent is. Some work can […]
Puzzled on things to do? Try this!
As the world shifts to working and occupying free time at home, people are trying to find anything and everything to do. From movies to video games, music, and board games, families have been clearing shelves and online stock of their favorite games and products. But what happens when the screen time (even aside from […]
The Mental Health Benefits of Doing Jigsaw Puzzles
There is a huge variety of board games and activities out there, and one of the simplest but most popular is doing jigsaw puzzles, from easy puzzles for kids to difficult puzzles for older players looking for a challenge. A puzzle can have just about any image printed on it, and they vary in piece […]
Flow: The Secret to Art Therapy’s Success
It is well-documented that frequently engaging in creative projects, particularly those which involve the visual arts, has a significant positive effect on mental health. Most people have witnessed this phenomenon either through their own experience or via the testimony of a friend. However, the evidence of the nourishing effects of creativity goes beyond simple anecdotes; […]
