Pittsburgh loses a great asset this month with the closing of Linda and Greg Mitchell's gallery, Planet Art. In its short life, it provided an important outlet for many local artists. Located on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon, Planet Art developed a devoted following both from the artists' standpoint as well as its own clientele. It is unfortunate that these tough economic times affect great small businesses that, in better times, provide a means for artists to make a living. With the demise of Planet Art, we have one less outlet for creativity.
G Squared has evolved from its original handmade mission for many reasons, one of which is the dictates of the marketplace. While the gallery still has over 75% handmade craft from the United States and Canada, we have had to revisit our criteria for handmade if we expect to remain a viable business. In November, we will celebrate 15 years in Ligonier, Pennsylvania and we expect to be around for quite a bit longer. We will continue to represent local and national artists who produce their own work. We will also continue to search out good looking work made outside of the US. The handmade in America is, and will remain, an important part of our mix, but we are pragmatic and will always carry work that is well made, good looking and affordable.
So, with that said, we will miss you Linda, Greg and Planet Art. We all wish you success in future endeavors.
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