Inaugural Mon Valley Arts Crawl a success in McKeesport
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September 30, 2026

Inaugural Mon Valley Arts Crawl a success in McKeesport

Curtis and Tracey Reaves of Duquesne, cofounders of See Clear and Mon Valley Arts, are shown in the art gallery they created in the People’s Building to showcase local artists for Saturday’s Mon Valley Arts Crawl. Photos by Comocrea Johnson / McKeesport Community Newsroom

Photos by Comocrea Johnson / McKeesport Community Newsroom

The City of McKeesport hosted its inaugural Mon Valley Arts Crawl on Saturday, at Cox’s Corner Lot, People’s Building, and various spots in the 300 block of Fifth Avenue.

Hundreds of people attended the event, which featured visual arts, musicians, poets and art demonstrations, silk-screening, stained-glass exhibits and mural paintings.

There were also food vendors, musicians and other amenities.

“We had this vision of creating a creative place in McKeesport where people can express themselves for a long time. When the community is united, the impossible becomes possible,” said Curt

Zachary and Jessica Rutter of Munhall are shown with a selection of Zachary’s prints for sale at the Mon Valley Arts Crawl. Rutter strives to create work that celebrates love and positivity. Photos by Comocrea Johnson / McKeesport Community Newsroom

Reaves, co-founder of See Clear.

Other community partners included The City of McKeesport, Main Streets Allegheny and McKees Point Development Group.

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