A Night at the Museum: Auction & Fundraiser

Think of our "A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: AUCTION & Reception" as a gala-lite. There will be plenty of hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, and silent AUCTION ITEMS JUST LIKE MANY OF OUR FALL EVENTS. You'll also be able to browse all of the cool, quirky, and artsy exhibits - complete with attendants and ASL interpreters on every floor of the MUSEUM. We'll also have live music and a live painter (artist Phil Seth) to liven up the evening.  About our Venue: The Mattress Factory is a contemporary art museum located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was a pioneer of site-specific installation art and features permanent installations by artists Yayoi Kusama, James Turrell, and Greer Lankton. The museum's roof itself is a light art installation and part of Pittsburgh's Northside evening skyline. Barbara Luderowski purchased a derelict Stearns & Foster mattress warehouse in 1975. The museum achieved non-profit status in 1977. Over the next forty years, Luderowski would attract upcoming installation artists to fill its rooms. The Mattress Factory along with its neighbors City of Asylum and Randyland are credited with playing a role in Pittsburgh's revitalization. (SOURCE: Wikipedia)