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Why do Pittsburgh People love Pittsburgh Things so much? A non-Yinzer may look sideways at all of us with our sandwiches and bridges and Terrible Towels, until they realize that it all comes from the most "Pittsburgh" thing of all: perseverance.

 

When the steel industry crashed in the 1970s and 80s, the city's economy began a slow metamorphosis toward innovation and cultural revitalization that could liberate it from dependence on one industry. This "change or die" prophecy is still unfolding across the region. From the brewery down the street that used to be a church to the old blast furnace in the valley that now hosts immersive experiences and festivals, the environment that mourned Steel City USA is being reclaimed by artists and conceptual thinkers.

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This blog bears witness to that rebirth by...

• telling stories of collaborative partnerships with artists and artist-serving organizations

• sharing insights on the creative process and strategy

• developing a marketing framework that promotes the economic value of creative entrepreneurs

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It's content that works and cirques.

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How does multidisciplinary circus art contribute to a thriving Pittsburgh? Read on to find out...