“PearlArts is producing world-class quality of work and they need and deserve their own space to do that. I am excited about having PearlArts based in Braddock and becoming part of the community there. I also think that Staycee is an incredible leader, and dance needs more spaces where there are Black women at the front of the room.” - Kathleen McGuire Gaines, Chair of PearlArts

“A fellow Board member, Darrell Kinsel, said the following that's stuck with me and has been reinforced as my relationship with the organization grows and it's as follows: "PAS has cultural capital and is an institution in Pittsburgh!". In a tangible way, the new space asserts a (well deserved) sense of place for the organization in the Pittsburgh arts community. That in itself is powerful...and add to that, the intended uses of the space, the beautifully rich and colorful community it will continue to foster and grow (!), and I'm really excited for PAS's future and you should be too ☺.” - Natalee Smith, Secretary of PearlArts

“The new space will give PearlArts the opportunity to really expand its vision of sharing art, music and culture with the community in its own space that is uniquely PearlArts and to further solidify the impact of it’s presence and engagement in the Pittsburgh arts community.” - LaToya Sawyer-Ndizeye, Board Member of PearlArts