We’ve got part III of a collab with Pittsburgh’s Public Source (@publicsource) to show you hidden art gems in and around our city.

Hidden Art Gem | ft. @thegarfieldpgh

What makes this a gem 💎: When I think about traveling for work as an artist, it usually includes making a ton of logistical plans for my materials, transportation, my day-to-day work schedule to finish a project, and sometimes an open-ended timeline on how long I’m in town. Besides it being time consuming, it can also leave room for a bit of anxiety when it comes to where to stay and how comfortable I’ll be there. The Garfield is special because it takes the pressure off of the lodging *and* it does it in a way that prioritizes the artist’s well-being (including coziness!). How could you not be inspired by a private space, an intentionally curated garden, local arts galore, and a perfect set of vinyls ready for spinning? I’ll wait!

Your need to know:

  • 💎 What: Family heirloom turned creative housing + exhibition space
  • 💎 Where: The Hill District
  • 💎 When: Now open for visiting artists; inquire bookings via thegarfieldpgh@gmail.com
  • 💎 Who: Created by Jessica Gaynelle Moss (@jessplane)

Displaying artists:

  • ⚡ Darrin Milliner
  • ⚡ Larry Cooke
  • ⚡ Marce Nixon Washington
  • ⚡ Wavy Wednesday

Janel Young is an artist and muralist in Pittsburgh. You can check out her work at @jy.originals on Instagram or janel-young.com.


More in this series


Help us continue telling stories like this one.

We’re Pittsburgh’s Public Source, an independent, nonprofit newsroom. That means we rely on donations from readers like you to help us report accurate, timely and impactful stories for the Pittsburgh region — available to everyone without paywalls.

Everyone deserves access to credible information to understand and help shape the region they call home, which is why we work hard everyday to deliver fact-checked stories on education, environment, health, local government and more.

We've seen our journalism prompt widespread change in the Pittsburgh region — but none of it would be possible without the support of our community. If you found this story valuable, consider "paying it forward" by making a gift today.