Duquesne Light Sponsors Art Mart, Artist Market at Three Rivers Festival

Showcasing the work of local and national artists, the 2006 Three Rivers Arts Festival drew record crowds to downtown Pittsburgh, June 2-18. More than 100 Duquesne Light employee volunteers assisted with company-sponsored activities throughout the event.

Visitors to the festival flocked to the Duquesne Light Art Mart on Saturday, June 10. In its second year, the Art Mart provides children under the age of 18 with free space to display and sell their works. A total of 90 young artists were on hand to make their creations – ranging from oil paintings and clay sculptures to tie-dye T-shirts and jewelry – available to the public.

Duquesne Light also returned as the sponsor of the festival’s Artist Market, featuring more than 300 artists demonstrating their unique craftsmanship. Employee volunteers helped to staff the company’s booth in the Artist Market on weekday evenings and weekends.

Following are some photographs taken during the festival:

Once again, the company’s booth at the Duquesne Light Artist Market was a hub of activity.

Festival-goers (above and below) connect with their artistic side by painting one of the large murals on display at the Duquesne Light booth.

A Duquesne Light employee volunteer interacts with visitors to the company’s booth.

Shoppers look over the wide variety of original works by young local artists that was sale at the Duquesne Light Art Mart.

Wearing their Duquesne Light T-shirts, Art Mart participants negotiate with prospective buyers.

A young entrepreneur flashes the price of her creations – along with a toothless grin – to entice buyers.

Another young artist anxiously waits as a shopper decides on whether to purchase one of his works.

Employee volunteers and the 15-foot Duquesne Light bulb balloon greet visitors to the Art Mart. They have become familiar sites at the company’s signature events.