Steel Valley Visions: An American Legacy
On view through January 18, 2027
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
thewestmoreland.org
“The Big Steel Era in western Pennsylvania captivated artists throughout that time as well as today,” said Dr. Erica Nuckles, Director of Learning, Engagement, and Partnerships, who curated Steel Valley Visions. “A century after its peak and decades after most of the mills and mines have gone quiet, the Steel Valley continues to inspire artists as it remains a powerful symbol of American ambition, resilience, and transformation.”
“Steel Valley Visions: An American Legacy” brings together historical and contemporary works of art that reflect on western Pennsylvania’s industrial past and the role the “Big Steel Era” played in shaping modern America. A sculpture by contemporary artist Marie Watt, a 2025 recipient of the prestigious Heinz Award for the Arts, is featured in the installation.
See more here: https://thewestmoreland.org/exhibit…/steel-valley-visions/
[Image: A. (Annie) Campbell, Pittsburgh Aglow, around 1915. Pastel on paper. Gift in memory of Doris B. Maxwell, MD.]
