Future Tenant Art Space

They do so much with what they have. This venue is a eclectic mix of visual and performing arts that reminds me of start-​up spaces in Seattle, WA. They run entirely on student and volunteer efforts from Carnegie Mellon University.
Sometimes their productions are a hit and sometimes they are a miss but since the price is right it is relatively safe to make the bet. Most admissions to my recollection are under $ 10. During open mic nights for instance there is usually a visual art exhibit up as well. Twice the bang for your buck. It is also one of the only places in Pittsburgh to see experimental work.
Due to corporate sponsorship they frequently have free drinks (alcoholic and non) at their shows and openings. A trip to Future Tenant is the highlight to most of my trips to downtown Pittsburgh and delivers a more consistent and affordable experience than many, more expensive venues.

Future Tenant consistently has unique programing. Before Lady Gaga’s meat dress there was Future Tenant’s «Eat Me,» an edible fashion show that featured a flapper dress made out of Slim Jims.
With everything from Open Mic Nights to Ten Minute Play Festivals to bathroom exhibitions, the experiences that you will have at Future Tenant will offer you something out of the ordinary.

Future Tenant is a great non-​traditional art gallery. they focus on multi-​disciplinary art, so there’s always something different going on. they have traditional 2-​D art shows, theatre performances, open mic nights, and public window installations. it’s a pretty great place for emerging artists to get noticed. and during events there’s an open bar, which is always a plus.

This is a unique artspace and gallery in the Cultural District that bucks the trends and offers an exciting art experience on 9^th and Penn. It is more than a gallery, and offers a dynamic arts experience.
From enticing visual arts shows to ten-​minute play festivals, open mic nights to burlesque shows, live music performances to film screenings, Future Tenant does the unexpected and delivers emerging art with flair.