Temporary Housing for Artists

In the wake of recent hurricanes, many artists have lost their homes or studio spaces due to severe flooding and damage. Touchstone is here to lend a hand by offering temporary housing in our residence halls for as many displaced artists as we can accommodate, available through March.

Located in Southwestern Pennsylvania, our serene campus provides a peaceful environment for artists to regroup and find support during this challenging time.

If you or someone you know has been affected and is seeking temporary housing, please click the link to fill out the survey or call our office at 724-329-1370 during business hours. 

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Stay strong, and know that help is available.

Please share and support CERF+ if you can!

  • Artists impacted by recent hurricanes are urged to contact CERF+ for emergency relief and resources.
  • CERF+ is a non-profit dedicated to helping craft artists during times of crisis.
  • If you're able, please consider donating to support their vital work.

For more information on how to help and access resources, please visit their website at cerfplus.org

New Gallery Hours: Visit our Exhibition & Retail Galleries Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM – 4 PM

2024 Intern Exhibition

Tessellate: Fitting Together

Now through Dec. 20

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Featuring handmade ceramics, blacksmithing, fiber art, basketry, fine jewelry, and more!

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Saturday, Dec. 7 - Winter Showcase & Holiday Sale

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Free Your Mind

Artist: Theda Sandiford

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Creative Team Building Retreats

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ONE TO FIVE-DAY IMMERSIVE CRAFT WORKSHOPS

Workshops offered June through September in Blacksmithing, Ceramics, Drawing & Painting, Glass, Metals & Jewelry, & Special Topics

2025 WORKSHOPS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ONLINE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Artwork pictured by a sample of our 2024 workshop instructors:
Lisa Geertsen, Tom Bartel, Stacy Lund Levy, Wesley Fleming & Michael Mangiafico, Motoko Furuhashi, Ann Coddington

 

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Touchstone is nestled within 230 acres of lush woodlands, just 60 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the beautiful mountains of the Laurel Highlands. Nearby attractions include Nemacolin Woodlands, Ohiopyle State Park, Laurel Caverns, and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob.

 

Our well-equipped studios, on-campus lodging, towering trees, rushing streams and the sights and sounds of nature make the perfect campus setting to explore and expand your creative instincts and skills.

 

Explore scholarship opportunities for adults, veterans, and teens; artist residencies and internships for emerging artists; facility rentals and creative retreats with hands-on studio activities for groups; community events, studio tours, and gallery exhibitions for visitors.

 

Touchstone invites you to meet friends of all ages and skill levels who find inspiration and gain artistic growth in our unique educational environment.

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