FOCUS on the ARTS

FOCUS on the ARTS Focus on the Arts is an art and photography site sponsored by the New Kensington Camera Club.

Every picture tells a story… Come discover America’s.The New Kensington Camera Club invites you to experience “America: ...
07/20/2026

Every picture tells a story… Come discover America’s.

The New Kensington Camera Club invites you to experience “America: One Nation, Many Stories,” a powerful photography exhibit celebrating the beauty, character, and spirit of our nation.

With over 90 photographs on display, this exhibit captures the many threads that weave together the American story - from majestic landscapes and historic landmarks to hometown traditions, faith, family, community, hard work, patriotism, and the everyday moments that define who we are.

While America250 celebrations are winding down, the stories of America continue - and they’re waiting to be discovered by you as seen through the lenses of our talented photographers.

Whether you’re a photography enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of our country and its people, we hope you’ll join us.

WHERE:
Allegheny-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum
224 E. 7th Avenue, Tarentum, PA 15084

WHEN:
12-3 on Wednesdays and Saturdays, now through September 5th (Labor Day weekend)

Admission is FREE!

Come celebrate the places, people, and moments that remind us why America is more than a nation - it’s millions of stories, shared one photograph at a time.

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We hope to see you at the museum!

📸 GRAND OPENING – STUDIO 30 NK🗓 Saturday, March 14🕑 Studio 30 Open House: 2:00–8:00 PMA brand-new photography gallery is...
03/09/2026

📸 GRAND OPENING – STUDIO 30 NK
🗓 Saturday, March 14
🕑 Studio 30 Open House: 2:00–8:00 PM

A brand-new photography gallery is opening in New Kensington, and you’re invited!

Studio 30 NK will celebrate its Grand Opening and Open House from 2–8 PM at the newly established Aluminum City Arts (ACA) building, located next to Mt. St. Peter RC Church in New Kensington

The gallery will feature photography by:

Fred Doerfler – President of the Pittsburgh Photography Club
Joel Varga – President of the New Kensington Camera Club
Stu Chandler - Board Member of both camera clubs

Stop by early if you’d like to beat the crowd or can’t make the evening hours, because Studio 30 will be open starting at 2 PM, two hours before the rest of the building’s main reception begins.



🎨 A FULL EVENING OF ART AT ALUMINUM CITY ARTS

The entire ACA facility will also be hosting an Open House from 4–8 PM, celebrating the opening reception of “Exposed Cerulean Affair” at The Manos Gallery, an exhibit exploring artistic interpretations of the color blue.

While visiting, be sure to explore the other creative spaces inside the ACA building, including these fine spaces sponsored by fellow members of the NKCC:

• Studio 24 and Dek the Walls Photographic Designs – operated by NKCC member Lenny Boyd
• Two Visions Art Gallery – by James Sabulsky and Donna Weckerly (both NKCC members)
• Alloy 13 Artisans – an artist collective headed by James Sabulsky
• Tri-City History Museum - also headed by James Sabulsky

The building has quickly become a new hub for creativity in the Alle-Kiski Valley, bringing together photographers, artists, designers, and local history under one roof.



Come support your fellow photographers and artists, tour the new space, and enjoy an afternoon and evening of creativity and inspiration.

Studio 30 Open House: 2–8 PM
ACA Building Open House + Manos Gallery Reception: 4–8 PM

Aluminum City Arts
200 Freeport Road
New Kensington, PA

Free admission • Light refreshments

You won’t want to miss this exciting new chapter in our local arts community!

Fifteen years ago, on February 20, 2011, a simple vision took shape when our President Emeritus Don Henderson, alongside...
02/20/2026

Fifteen years ago, on February 20, 2011, a simple vision took shape when our President Emeritus Don Henderson, alongside his son Shane and the late Gary Sprague, founded the New Kensington Camera Club. What began as a shared love for photography has grown into a vibrant, thriving community of passionate photographers, dedicated learners, and creative friends.

Over the years, the club has become more than a place to talk about cameras and images—it has become a haven for creativity, encouragement, and artistic growth. Through exhibits, workshops, photo walks, and countless shared moments behind the lens, our members have built lasting friendships and a legacy of visual storytelling that continues to enrich our community.

As we celebrate 15 years, we honor the vision of our founders and the many members who have carried that vision forward. Here’s to the memories we’ve captured, the creativity we’ve nurtured, and the exciting journey still ahead for the New Kensington Camera Club!

Now showing at the Alle-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum in Tarentum!“Light in the Darkness”Step into a world where shadows ...
11/24/2025

Now showing at the Alle-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum in Tarentum!

“Light in the Darkness”

Step into a world where shadows give way to wonder. At the Alle-Kiski Heritage Museum in Tarentum, the New Kensington Camera Club proudly unveils its newest photography exhibit, Light in the Darkness—a compelling exploration of how illumination reveals beauty, mystery, and emotion in a shadowed world.

Featuring over 50 breathtaking images created by more than a dozen local artists, this exhibit captures moments where light becomes the storyteller—glimmering through fog, breaking through night, tracing silhouettes, highlighting hidden details, and transforming ordinary scenes into something unforgettable.

Located at 224 E. 7th Avenue, Tarentum, the Heritage Museum is open to visitors Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12–3pm.

The exhibit runs now through Saturday, February 14th.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a gallery filled with contrast, depth, and meaning—one that invites you to pause, breathe, and see the world with renewed clarity. Bring a friend, share the moment, and let these images remind you that even in the darkest places, light always finds a way.

Come discover the beauty of the shadows—before the exhibit closes!

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Tarentum, PA

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Friday 5pm - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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+14126008831

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