Silver Eye Center in Pittsburgh, PA

Photography buffs will probably want to add the Silver Eye Center in Pittsburgh, PA to their itinerary of sightseeing. As the only organization is the western region of Pennsylvania dedicated to photography as an art form, the Silver Eye Center for Photography is an interesting place to visit as you will encounter a wide variety of photography in different styles, mediums and of course, different subjects.

At the Silver Eye Center for Photography, they focus on showing you that photography can be great form of communication visually. In addition, they promote the appreciation and education of the art of photography as well. Featuring a wide variety of photography artists in a number of exhibits, these photos are by and large thought provoking and inventive. In some ways you get to know the photograph artists intimately just through their expressive works.

You will discover that the Silver Eye Center for Photography has four top-notch exhibits in their main gallery as well as their new works gallery. In addition, they have rotating exhibits as well. There are lectures, workshops, interactive tours and even video screenings to enhance the total experience. Some of the photographers have their work all over the world and some you will see gracing artistic billboards and even on the side of 18 wheeler trucks. These artists use a variety of venues in which to showcase their work and that makes it all the more interesting.

The Silver Eye Center is open Wednesday through Saturday at varying times. And of course, you can also call to make a special appointment for a tour. While no formal admission is charged, they do ask if you could make a donation if possible.