This spring marks the return of our biennial fundraising event and exhibition, Spring Thaw. The Spring Thaw’s exhibition and accompanying programming – including our Friday May 2nd Fundraising Event – are a highlight of our programming calendar. Guests of the event are invited to meet the exhibition curator Annie Wischmeyer of Curated Storefront, mingle with artists, enjoy bites by Black Radish and drinks by Jackworth Ginger Beer, experience beats by DJ Formosa and Pvkvsv, celebrate our 115th birthday, and more. 

Click on the image above to visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/associatedartistsofpittsburgh/event/springthaw2025/ to join the host committee, purchase tickets, and learn more.

SPRING THAW 2025 HONOREES

As part of our 115-year celebration, we want to honor the work of artists who have impacted our history. On Friday, May 2nd, we will honor the work of Tina Williams Brewer, Adrienne Heinrich, Jane Ogren, and Kathleen Zimbicki: four artists who have served on our board for many years and currently serve on our emeritus board. We hope you can join us in celebrating their role as artists and stewards of Associated Artists of Pittsburgh. You can learn more about all four honorees below.

• Tina Williams Brewer

• Adrienne Heinrich

• Jane Ogren

• Kathleen Zimbicki

SPRING THAW SPONSORS

Can you sponsor the event? Select the button below to visit aapgh.org/sponsor where you will learn more about the benefits of sponsoring Associated Artists of Pittsburgh.

Host Committee

Claire Attisano, Lexi Bishop, Dana Bishop-Root, Karen Christman, Matt D'Ascenzo, Margot Dermody, Joseph and Maria Gent, Christine Holtz and David Scott, Emily Jamison, Chris King, Pat and Maureen Kochanek, Emily Mandel, Evan Mirapual, Liz Rudnick, Paul Shea and Lisa Simone, Henry Simonds, Senator Pat Stefano and Erin Riggi, Ann Thompson, and Stacy Weiss and Will Carpenter