Sorry for BARGING in on you - A Completing the Loop Conversation

Since 1999, Riverlife has been reimagining how people connect with Pittsburgh’s rivers. The idea of transforming a barge into a creative public experience was ambitious, requiring extensive work across construction, permitting, operations, personality, experience, and artistry.

On July 1, 2025, Riverlife debuted Shore Thing at Allegheny Landing, greeted by overwhelming public enthusiasm. This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how it all came together, made possible by a multi-functional team that believed in the vision and took a leap on something that had never been done before in the City of Pittsburgh.

Panelists
Gavin White, Riverlife
Josh Sasfai, RJ Brown Towing
Steven Michael Kovacik, ZeroFossil
Emily Balawejder, Riverlife
Tim Madle, Creative Director Landesberg Design
Fran Flaherty, Public Artist, The Pittsburgh Chandelier
Janel Young, Public Artist, A New Wave
Matt Galluzzo, Riverlife, Moderator

These conversations are made possible through the generous support of the Henry L. Hillman Foundation

You may also like the following events from Riverlife:

• This Thursday, 24th July, 08:30 am, Fitness with Darnell Campbell in Pittsburgh
• This Sunday, 27th July, 10:00 am, Free Flow: Yoga on Shore Thing in Pittsburgh
• Next month, 22nd August, 06:30 pm, Riverlife Party at the Pier: Dreamscape presented by Peoples in Pittsburgh

Also check out other Arts events in Pittsburgh.